Milpitas Library News

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 Wolfe's writing is his ability to pull me into worlds that are only partially . . . more »

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 open to all. The Milpitas Library reading court is filled with many fascinating images that camera club photographers . . . more »

We just keep ordering new music for your local SCCLD libraries. These are the newest titles that you can place a request on. Check out the full list of titles here. Interested in more Teen stuff??? Check out the SCCLD Teen Page. Here are some of the highlights from the latest order. Volume 3 by She & Him Right Place, Right Time by Olly Murs . . . more »

The Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) are coming to San Jose to give out the Nebula Award this weekend, May 16th - 19th. Since 1965 the SFWA have been distributing the only science fiction Award decided by the writers themselves. The winner of Nebula Award for Best Novel will be announced this weekend however we can check out past winners as well as the . . . more »

For the month of May we have two poems to share from our Variety Show/Poetry Slam Showdown event! Former Slam champions Jennifer Gigantino and David Perez went head to head for three rounds of stunning poetry. David won the first round with the May Poem of the Month - Part 1 Jennifer won the final round, and the whole contest, with May Poem of the . . . more »

Mother and Child by: Agnes Ethelwyn Wetherald (1857–1940) I saw a mother holding  Her play-worn baby son, Her pliant arms enfolding  The drooping little one. Her lips were made of sweetness,  And sweet the eyes above; With infantile completeness  He yielded to her love. And I who saw the heaving  Of breast to dimpling cheek, Have felt, within, the weaving  Of thoughts I cannot . . . more »

With the opening last week of Iron Man 3, the official season of the blockbuster has begun and you can enjoy the great sounds of the newest big films at your local SCCLD Library. Discover more about great movies and music by checking out our Music & Movies blog! Iron Man 3 Heroes Fall: Original Soundtrack Ready aim fire (Imagine Dragons) -- Some kind of . . . more »

Alice and Joanie B. try to get to the gym, but after working all day (or the evening shift) at the Milpitas Library - the gym is the last thing they think about....in fact... ...The last time Joanie B. made it to the gym, her trainer had NO MERCY -- as you can tell by this photo Alice took (while faking a stretch) from her . . . more »

Are you interested in playing the stock market for the first time? Or are you an experienced investor interested in expanding your knowledge? Value Line is an investment management tool that can help both beginner and experienced investors. Value Line has the stock, bond, mutual fund, and commodity information you need. Value Line focuses on operating numbers and the quantitative expertise of their analysts to . . . more »

Here is just some of the great new music available to request at your local SCCLD library! Check out the complete list of new rock/rap/r&b/pop music. Interested in more Teen stuff??? Check out the SCCLD Teen Page. Save Rock and Roll by Fall Out Boy When It Was Now by Atlas Genius Paramore by Paramore I Am Not A Human Being II by Lil Wayne . . . more »