The Milpitas Library Advisory Commission and the Milpitas Library teamed up once again and hosted the 2nd annual writing contest on Saturday, October 20, 2012. This year contestants had to write their essays at the library. Two hundred contestants in grades 4 to 12 wrote and submitted their essays for a chance to win a Kindle Fire. Ten Kindle Fires were awarded! The winning essays . . . more »

Many of us face a challenge at the holidays – how to enjoy ourselves without gaining unwanted pounds in the process. The average weight gain between Thanksgiving and January 2 is a whopping 7 pounds! If you would like to avoid this, here are a few tips: Avoid sugar. With all those cookies around, this is easier said than done. But try your best. Don’t . . . more »