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Castles Against Ignorance: How to Make Libraries Great Educational Environments
by Edmund A. Rossman
Written as a practical and entertaining guide for students and library professionals, Rossman fosters pride in the profession and shows how the library can be a true weapon against intolerance and other societal problems.

Milpitas Community Library

Where, When Open, Events, and Phone Number
40 N Milpitas Blvd.

Located just north of City Hall off Calaveras Blvd.
262-1171

Phone Renewal:
(800) 471-0991

TDD for Deaf:
364-1528

Effective Monday, August 29, 2005

All hours subject to change

Monday - Thursday
10:00a - 9:00p
Friday & Saturday
10:00a - 6:00p
Sunday Noon - 6:00p

 

Effective April 1, 2004 the daily fine for items returned late will be $0.25

Effective July 1, 2004 the daily fine for late DVDs and Videos will be $1.00
Items returned on time are free.

About The Milpitas Community Library

Community Library Events
Upcoming events in The Latest Scoop blog from the Milpitas Library.

History of the Milpitas Community Library
How a group of citizens got support for our local library, and got it to its present location on Milpitas Blvd.

New Milpitas Library Project
Milpitas is planning a new and larger building for our existing library located at 40 N. Milpitas Blvd. Since it was built in 1982, use of the library has skyrocketed with over 50,000 visitors and 100,000 items checked out each month.

Checking Out

Library Card & PIN
Library card applications are available at all County libraries and the Bookmobile. Cards are free to anyone with a valid form of identification showing name and current mailing address.

Using the Web Catalog
The answers to these frequently asked questions may help you connect to the Library's web catalog, WebPAC.

Debate

To Filter Net At the Library
From your Go Milpitas! Guide: Editorial and lots of links regarding this issue.

Directions

Directions to the Library
Near the intersection of Milpitas Blvd. and Calaveras Blvd. The Community Library is easy to reach by car or bus.

Map Showing Location of the Library
Nice, clear, printable map for those preferring visual directions.

Movies - YouTube


Jeff Paulson and Mike Gibson and going back to the library for a third time! In this adventure, Mike has quit his job at Lockheed and joined the library as a permanent employee! How will Jeff handle this new "edition" to his library world? Check it out and see!

Three of a Kind: Book Return
Mike jaywalks and gets assigned to community service at the Milpitas Community library with Jeff and Devin.

Policies

Borrowing Library Materials
Policies concerning library cards, overdue books, fines and more.

Fines and Fees Policies
Effective August 25, 2004
The overdue fine on adult feature videos and DVD's will be $1 per item per day.
Holds ­ the first three holds on your card at any one time are free. There will be a $1 fee for each additional hold placed on your card after the first three.
Holds on children's materials are free.
Holds will be limited to 10 per card at any one time.

Programs

"Book Club To Go" Book Club Kits
Tired of having to track down multiple copies of a book for your next book group meeting? The library now has convenient kits that you can check out for free.

Book Group
Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room, off of the lobby. Not held in the summer. For additional information please contact Terye Riley at 408-262-1171. Check here for books being discussed.

The Latest Scoop
An online collection of articles and news, organized by date, topic, and location. Topics range from reading lists and book reviews, to program and event information, resources for kids, investment tools, health tips, and genealogical resources.

Story Time For Small Children
Three different story times each week.
Families (3-8 years)
Tuesdays
7:00 pm
Toddlers (2-3 years) Thursdays
10:15 am & 11:15 am

Summer Reading Club
A program to encourage school-age children to enjoy summertime reading. The program runs for approximately 6 weeks from June through July.

Vision Literacy
Formerly the Santa Clara County Library Reading Program, we are dedicated to improving the community in which we live by helping adults improve their literacy skills. 408-262-1349

Young Adult Services
Information about the youth "Book Talking" club. New youth librarian, Don, is taking your suggestions for more ways library can help students.

Support

Ed Cavallini's Gala Send-off
Here are some photo highlights from our celebration of Ed Cavallini at the June 14, 2000 meeting. Ed retired as Milpitas Community Librarian and will live with his wife, Jeanne, in Carmel.

Friends of the Milpitas Community Library
This group raises funds for the Library by having book sales several times a year.

Library Advisory Commission
This Commission helps determine library activities and levels of service. Meets 7:00 pm at the Milpitas Community Library on the 3rd Monday of odd numbered months.

County Library Resources

Santa Clara County Library Teen Services
Librarian-recommended sites for homework, transportation, reading and just plain fun.

Note: though our library is certainly a public library, it is operated separately from the City Government, which is why it s called the Milpitas Community Library rather than the Milpitas Public Library or Milpitas City Library.

Here's a list of recommended books that list good children's books, chosen by your Milpitas Guide for their outstanding features and editorial excellence.


Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read

125 Books That Will Turn Any Child into a Lifelong Reader
by Laura Backes

Reading Lists for College-Bound Students (3rd Edition)
by Doug Estell


The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children

Eden Ross Lipson


Choosing Books for Children
A Commonsense Guide

by Betsy Hearne, Deborah Stevenson (Contributor)

Great Books About Things Kids Love
More Than 750 Recommended Books for Children 3 to 14
by Kathleen Odean

Great Books for Boys
More Than 600 Books for Boys 2 to 14
by Kathleen Odean

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