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  • You may have heard that the theme for the adult and teen Summer Reading program is “Beneath the surface”.  See what is digging away beneath the surface at the Campbell Library Ant Farm in the Teen Zone and at the adult reference desk.  See them up close and personal and come...
  •   The Shroud of Turin is arguably one of the world's most important artifacts. Join us on Tuesday, June 18th at 7pm when Mark Okuda leads a presentation detailing the method for aging artifacts including a hands on activity with linen samples and microscopes. Three independent...
  • Did you see the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 9th? The show, which recognizes excellence in Broadway theater, opened with a number that caused critic Linda Holmes to ask, "Is This the Greatest Award Show Opening Ever?"  The other reason to see the show was to get a look at ...
  • Hey kids, Opera San Jose is coming to perform at the Cupertino Hall (next to Cupertino Library) on June 19 at 3:00p.m.  They will be performing Billy Goats Gruff.  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Cupertino Library.   Discover more great movies and music by...
  •   Solar Activity and Other Stellar Phenomena July 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. -- Free -- Campbell Library Astrophysicist, Kevin Manning is returning to the Campbell Library this year, back by popular demand.  Award-winning astrophysicist, national lecturer and former consultant with NASA...
  •     "Never had an audience heard music so brutal, savage, aggressive, and apparently chaotic; it hit the public like a hurricane, like some uncontrolled primeval force." - Roman Vlad, musicologist, composer   "Some of the most controversial notes ever composed ......
  • Potassium is a simple mineral, but it has a very important job: helping your heart beat. A hundred thousand times a day, potassium helps trigger your heart pump blood throughout your body. If you have high blood pressure, heart failure, or heart rhythm problems, getting enough potassium is...
  • In the midst of planning my vacation with what began as a romantic getaway for two quickly turned into a full fledge family vacation. This created a big dilemma, what do you do with such a large group? The key word is planning!   First off you have to figure out where to...
  • It was almost Father's Day... ...Alice and Joanie B. were clucking about who had the best Dad (all idioms aside)....     Alice: My dad Ruled the Roost - he knew how to crow like no one's business..               Joanie B: My dad was THE Cock o...
  • Summer is finally here. A time when many of us are planning outdoor adventures. And even if you are not able to take a long vacation this year, there are many places to visit right here in the Bay Area. Be a tourist for a day or a weekend and check out what the Bay Area has to offer! One of the...

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