Blog Posts
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Do we really need to practice? New research has found that the old adage ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ is not the full truth. Other factors like ability, intelligence, agility, and age weigh heavily in your level of success. See the story here. A reminder...
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As part of this past May 18-19 weekend Nebula festivities in San Jose, Gene Wolfe was honored with the Damon Knight Grand Master Award. Since Gene Wolfe is my favorite science fiction writer of all time, I couldn't let this moment pass without some extra notice. What draws me to Gene...
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Twisters Our sympathies go out to those who lost loved ones in yesterday’s tornado in Oklahoma. Extreme weather fascinates and scares us. The more we know, the more we can be prepared to deal with these events. Smithsonian Magazine has a map of tornado activity and a time-lapse video of...
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Campbell Library is currently accepting sign-ups for our 2013 Robotics Mini Summer Camp! It's 4 days of fun: June 13th, 14th, 17th, & 18th from 1:30-4pm for kids entering grades 7th, 8th, & 9th in the fall. Space is limited so attendees must commit to attending all 4 days. Come to the...
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Summer is almost here, and you’re invited to come to the library and discover what lies “Beneath the Surface” with our Teen Summer Reading Program! This year, you will have the opportunity to attend fabulous programs, crafts and events at our libraries…all for free! Best...
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If you love to spend as much time outside as possible, then summertime can only mean one thing; picnics! Planning the Perfect Picnic Location is everything! Pick shade over sun. Remember you will be carrying everything to your picnic site, so plan accordingly! It might be better...
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As somebody who has endured many long commutes over the years (longest was 95 miles each way!), I am always looking for new ways to keep from getting too bored. The radio or iPod can only entertain for so long, and fiction audiobooks can be hard to follow while driving... so I personally prefer...
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Bestsellers Are Not Just For Books Check the DVD Bestseller Collection for copies of the newest, high demand videos. Available in DVD and BLU-RAY formats, items in this browsing collection circulate for one week and do not renew. Look for this collection in the Adult New Book/Media Room next to the...
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Great science fiction isn't necessarily contained in a book. Many musicians over the years have written science fiction stories, sometimes in one song, sometimes over the course of an entire album. I couldn't possibly include all of them in one post, so I've limited myself to my...
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The Milpitas Library is pleased to host the 10th Annual Exhibition of the Milpitas Camera Club which this year also features photographs by Milpitas High students. The exhibition kicks off with a reception on Saturday, May 18th from 2 - 4 pm in the auditorium which is...
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