The Basic Korean Conversation Club has been going on for five months now in the King Library.

I would like to share our students’ success stories. Most of our students didn’t even know Korean alphabet when they came to the first class. But now we have amazing stories of our regular students to share with you. (I am going to use their first initials of names due to the privacy issues.)

C has been attending our class ever since the first class in January 2013.  I met her at the Korean restaurant and heard the conversation with her friends right next to my table. She wanted to go to Korea as an exchange student this summer. So, I introduced myself and our Korean class to her. Finally, couple weeks ago, she got the admission from Ajou University, South Korea. She is going to Korea in August.

L also has been attending our class from the beginning of January 2013. In the meantime of looking for her job, she wanted to learn Korean language because she had been loving K-pop. She recently got a job using her Korean skill at the Korean Bakery in the Bay Area. 

V has been attending the class since March 2013. He is one of the most passionate students at the class. He is from India and just got to U.S.A. two months ago. He used to be an computer engineer in India. He says he would like to work at Samsung or LG (Korean Companies) in the Bay Area. He studies Korean language very diligently because he has very strong motivation to learn it.

J taught English as a foreign teacher in Korea. He says he doesn’t want to forget his Korean language skill in U.S.A. He knows a lot of Korean cultures. He shares his experiences of being in Korea.

Other students also have their own stories of why they would like to learn Korean. They love Korean Drama, Korean singers (idol stars), etc.

The volunteer teacher and I feel very rewarded and touched by this journey. Mostly because we can change people’s lives and give them a motivation as working in the public library.

The Basic Korean Conversation Club is open to all, and free. It's fun!

Look at the photo taken at the one of wrap-up parties for the Basic Korean Conversation Club in March.

The King Library also have other language classes (Conversation Cafés). Come join us!

Everyone is invited to our Summer Reading Celebration Kickoff Event on Sunday, June 2 at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, starting at 1:00 PM  to 4:00PM.

There will be many fun activities for the whole family to participate in:

• Scavenger Hunt for All Ages: Look for some of the 34 Art Works that are located at the King Library from the Lower Level to the Fourth Floor, answer some fun questions about the King Library and our website. Please note that the last time to pick up a Scavenger Hunt Clue Sheet is at 3:00PM.
• Crafts for Children and Teens: Dinosaur bone craft for kids and making beaded bracelets for teens.
• Games for All: Dr. Seuss games for the young ones, and "Win in a Minute" games for the teens and adults. Lots of fun and laughs playing these games.
• Entertainment: There will be drummers, balloonists, a juggler and multicultural music to appreciate.
• Community Partners: We will have community partners available from 1:30 to 4:00 providing information about their groups and answering any questions you might have.
• Prizes:  Everyone who participates in the Scavenger Hunt will receive a small gift and a chance to win some neat prizes.

You really don't want to miss this fun, FREE, event at your Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library!

Post-its, pencils, a white wall, and one question. These are the ingredients for King Library's new interactive program experiment, "Thought Spot". Originally an idea from Oak Park Public Library, Thought Spot allows library customers to be part of the creation and success of a program. The space being used is located right across the Cafe on Fourth at the the 4th Street and E. San Fernando Street entrance.

The question currently being asked is "What is your favorite book?" College students, children, staff, and many other community members have contributed to close to 200 responses so far. Want to participate? Visit King Library and visit often because the theme will change!

 Everyone loves puppet shows! Join us for a fun one on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Children's Room of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. The Luce Puppet Company will be presenting "The Splashy Sea Saga of Sailor Sam." We'll be sailing the Seven Seas with Sailor Sam and his little pal Salty as they search for adventure and treasure. We will meet mythical creatures along the way: a giant squid, a dangerous bunny, a fearsome dragon-roc, and a rather unusual mermaid. It will be a rollicking romp that everyone will enjoy. Don't miss it!

Want to put on your own puppet show? The library does offer many books on puppets, puppet making and puppet plays to get you started.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.

http://syndetics.com/index.php?isbn=1562946005/LC.JPG&client=sjose&type=hw7ASaturday, April 20, 2013 is Astronomy Day! Astronomy Day is an annual event which is meant to provide a means of interaction between the public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and professionals. There will be many special programs and celebrations throughout California and your very own Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library will be holding 2 special events on that day:

Does your child love to do experiments? Is your child curious? Yes?

Then join us for this  FREE Science Experiments Program on Saturday, March 16 from 1:00-4:00PM in the Children's Room of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.

Students from Homestead High School's Future Business Leaders of America Club will facilitate this program using experiment kits made available by a generous grant from Agilent. There will definitely be lots of hands-on activities.

After the program be sure to browze our Science Experiments section where you will find many titles for all those future scientists in your family!