Self publishing in the 21st Century, Sunday May 5th from 2-4pm at Central Park Library
Santa Clara artist and author Clarence Robert “Bob” Tower will be talking about how he published his charmingly illustrated historical fiction novel, The Adventures of Zach Gentry: a Tongue-in-Cheek History of the Opening of the West, using Amazon’s CreateSpace. Quoting from James Cox, Editor of the Midwest Book Review: “From witnessing the beginning of the [...]
Money Week programs at the library, April 21-27
The Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends partially funded a number of free events in the library for “Money Week”, including 4/21 “Personal Records Retention” at 1pm 4/21 “Elder Fraud and Scams” at 3pm 4/22 “Financial Literacy for Kids (K-2nd), 4pm-5pm”” 4/22 “Financial Literary for Kids (Grades 3rd-6th), 6:30pm-7:30pm” 4/23 “Financial Literary for Adults”, [...]
Linked In: Networking Your Way to a New Job, February 26 1-2:30pm
LinkedIn is the perfect solution for leveraging your contacts to get back in the workforce or step up in your career. Use this interconnected network of experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries and 200 countries. Users can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with qualified professionals to accomplish their goals. Learn how [...]
Linked In: Effective Job Search, February 28, 1-2:30pm
Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively as a job search tool. Develop a target list of companies, find hiring managers, and recruiters, and expand your network. Build your professional credibility using groups and discover three ways to find jobs on LinkedIn. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Cedar Room Thursday, February 28, 2013
Linked In: Develop a Profile, February 27, 1-2:30pm
Learn the basics of LinkedIn, including how to develop a profile that will get you noticed by employers, manage your account settings, get recommendations, and build your network. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Cedar Room Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Interviewing That Gets the Job, February 13 1-2:30pm
In this workshop, you will be coached on how to handle the phone interview, including the salary question; the best way to present yourself in person; and how to answer those “behavior-based” interview questions. We will discuss deftly handling tough questions, and the kind of follow-up that makes you memorable to the employer. 1:00 – [...]
Resumes that work, February 6th 1-2:30pm
Stand out from the competition by capturing the attention of the hiring manager in that first precious ten seconds they spend looking at your resume. Learn how to customize your resume with a focus on how you fit the job. Get help with challenges such as gaps, career changes, and extensive work history.
Come to our huge book sale, this Saturday and Sunday 1/19-20
Our storage areas are PACKED – it’s going to be THE biggest sale of the year this Saturday AND Sunday, so don’t miss out! Saturday at 10am and Sunday at 1pm at the Central Park Library, at 2635 Homestead Road in Santa Clara. If you’re a member of the Friends of the Library then you [...]
Second annual Holiday craft Faire a success!
The second annual Santa Clara Library Friends Holiday Craft Faire was held on Saturday, December 15th at the Central Library. Over thirty vendors sold everything from jewelry to soaps, wood cars to hand knitted scarves. The event raised around $1000 for the foundation as well. If you couldn’t make it this year, make a plan [...]
Medicare 2013: What you need to know
The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of the Council on Aging Silicon Valley will help current and prospective Medicare beneficiaries as well as family members or caregivers unravel the mysteries and wonders of Medicare. If interested, please sign up at the Reference Desk or call 1-408-615-2900. Walk-ins are also welcome. When: Tuesday, Nov. [...]