Call from California Coordinating Committee for March 4 Strike and Day of Action To Defend Public Education
We call on all students, workers, teachers, parents, and their organizations across the state to endorse this call and mobilize for the Strike and Day of Action on March 4 to Defend Public Education: Pre K-12, Adult Education, CC, CSU and UC. Schools, unions and organizations are free to choose their specific demands and tactics – such as strikes, walkouts, march to Sacramento, rallies, occupations, sit-ins, teach-ins, etc. – for March 4, as well as the duration of such actions.
For more information about Statewide activities see: www.defendcapubliceducation.wordpress.com
Llamamiento del Comite Estatal para Defender la Educacion Publica: 4 de marzo de 2010: ¡Día de Huelga y de Acción Para Defender la Educación Pública!
Hacemos un llamamiento a tod@s l@s estudiantes, trabajadores, profesores, padres de familia, y sus organizaciones en todo el estado a aprobar la presente convocatoria y de forma masiva movilizarse y organizarse en este Día de Huelga y de Acción Para Defender la Educación Pública: Pre K-12, Educación de Adultos, CC, CSU y UC. Todas las escuelas, sindicatos y organizaciones son libres de elegir sus demandas y sus tácticas específicas — tales como huelgas, paros, marcha a Sacramento, manifestaciones, ocupaciones, plantones, etc. — el 4 de marzo. Asimismo son libres de determinar la duración de dichas acciones.
Para mas informacion vease a: www.defendcapubliceducation.wordpress.com
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Words of inspiration as you study for finals...
Invictus
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
-- William Ernest Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
-- William Ernest Henley
Monday, December 7, 2009
Special Library Hours - Until 10 PM! Free Snacks!
Cañada College Library: Special Hours
Open until 10:00 PM!
Open until 10:00 PM!
Stressed out by studying?
The Library will be open until 10:00 pm starting Monday, December 7.
Free snacks!
Cañada College Library Extended Hours Schedule
Monday, December 7 -- 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday, December 8 -- 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, December 9 -- 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday, December 10 -- 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday, December 11 -- 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Monday, December 14 -- 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday, December 15 -- 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, December 16 -- 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday, December 17 -- 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, December 18 -- 8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Thanks to the Associated Students of Cañada College for funding these extended hours.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
California Budget Guide
The Cañada College Library has put together some basic information about the California Budget:
- Events
- News
- Reports
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thanksgiving Holiday Observance
The Library will CLOSE on
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 AT 4:00 P.M.
to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.
We will OPEN again on
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 8:00 A.M.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 AT 4:00 P.M.
to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.
We will OPEN again on
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 8:00 A.M.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!
The Cañada College Library Staff
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Study emphasizes "economic value" of Spanish
Nov. 4, 2009
A study released in Washington emphasizes the potential for the growth of Spanish in countries like the United States and Brazil, as well as the economic value that translates, for example, into higher salaries for bilingual Hispanics in the United States.
Findings of "The Economic Value of Spanish" project, fostered by the foundation endowed by Spanish communications giant Telefonica, were released at the headquarters of the Inter-American Development Bank for the publication of the last study in the series on emigration and language.
The analysis emphasizes, among other things, that the salaries are bilingual Hispanics in the United States are 2.7 percent - on average - higher than those for Hispanics who only speak English.
A study released in Washington emphasizes the potential for the growth of Spanish in countries like the United States and Brazil, as well as the economic value that translates, for example, into higher salaries for bilingual Hispanics in the United States.
Findings of "The Economic Value of Spanish" project, fostered by the foundation endowed by Spanish communications giant Telefonica, were released at the headquarters of the Inter-American Development Bank for the publication of the last study in the series on emigration and language.
The analysis emphasizes, among other things, that the salaries are bilingual Hispanics in the United States are 2.7 percent - on average - higher than those for Hispanics who only speak English.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Redwood City Downtown Library CLOSED 11/30/09 - 1/3/10
Redwood City Downtown Library to be Temporarily Closed During Decemberfor Installation of New Heating/Air Conditioning System
Redwood City, CA – The Redwood City Downtown Library will be closed for approximately 35 days for the installation of a new heating and air conditioning system, beginning Monday, November 30th, 2009, with an expected reopening on Monday, January 4th, 2010. This is a major construction project, and so in the interest of public safety the Library must be closed while it is in progress. The new system will be significantly more efficient, saving the City energy, reducing the building’s carbon footprint, and saving money on power bills.
During this temporary closure, the Library will also be building a new teen center, adding three new study rooms, expanding the area used by the Project READ literacy program, and upgrading the technology lab. All of this work is designed to create a more comfortable, inviting, usable, and improved experience for the tens of thousands of library patrons who visit each year.
Even though this will be a temporary inconvenience, library visitors are encouraged to use this as an opportunity to fully explore Redwood City’s three branch libraries, including the newest library at Redwood Shores where a new café has just opened. Two branch libraries (Schaberg and Fair Oaks) will have extended hours to help accommodate more customers.
All public programs that normally take place at the Downtown Library will be suspended for the construction period, but the library’s collection of books and other materials can still be accessed online – items placed on hold for library patrons can be picked up at the Schaberg Branch Library instead of the Downtown Library. The book drops at the Downtown Library will remain open for returning materials.
Redwood City and the Redwood City Public Library apologize for this inconvenience, but remind patrons that these improvements will make their “Five-Star” Downtown Library even better, and help to save a lot of energy too!
Here are the library locations and hours – during construction at the Downtown Library, everyone is encouraged to visit one of the other branch libraries:
Redwood City, CA – The Redwood City Downtown Library will be closed for approximately 35 days for the installation of a new heating and air conditioning system, beginning Monday, November 30th, 2009, with an expected reopening on Monday, January 4th, 2010. This is a major construction project, and so in the interest of public safety the Library must be closed while it is in progress. The new system will be significantly more efficient, saving the City energy, reducing the building’s carbon footprint, and saving money on power bills.
During this temporary closure, the Library will also be building a new teen center, adding three new study rooms, expanding the area used by the Project READ literacy program, and upgrading the technology lab. All of this work is designed to create a more comfortable, inviting, usable, and improved experience for the tens of thousands of library patrons who visit each year.
Even though this will be a temporary inconvenience, library visitors are encouraged to use this as an opportunity to fully explore Redwood City’s three branch libraries, including the newest library at Redwood Shores where a new café has just opened. Two branch libraries (Schaberg and Fair Oaks) will have extended hours to help accommodate more customers.
All public programs that normally take place at the Downtown Library will be suspended for the construction period, but the library’s collection of books and other materials can still be accessed online – items placed on hold for library patrons can be picked up at the Schaberg Branch Library instead of the Downtown Library. The book drops at the Downtown Library will remain open for returning materials.
Redwood City and the Redwood City Public Library apologize for this inconvenience, but remind patrons that these improvements will make their “Five-Star” Downtown Library even better, and help to save a lot of energy too!
Here are the library locations and hours – during construction at the Downtown Library, everyone is encouraged to visit one of the other branch libraries:
Atherton Library
2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane
Phone: (650) 328-2422
Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 10-8
Thursday - Friday: 10-6
Saturday: 10-5
Sunday: 1-5
Belmont Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Phone: (650) 591-8286
Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 10-9
Thursday - Friday: 10-6
Saturday: 10-5
Sunday: 1-5
Redwood City - Schaberg Branch Library
2140 Euclid Avenue
Phone: (650) 780-7010
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10-7
Temporary Extended Hours at Schaberg: Friday/Saturday: 10-5; Closed Sunday
Monday - Thursday: 10-7
Temporary Extended Hours at Schaberg: Friday/Saturday: 10-5; Closed Sunday
Redwood City - Fair Oaks Branch Library
2510 Middlefield Road
Phone: (650) 780-7261
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 10-7
Friday: 10-5
Temporary Extended Hours at Fair Oaks: Saturday: 10-5; Closed Sunday
Redwood Shores Branch Library
399 Marine Parkway
Phone: (650) 780-5740
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10-8
Closed Friday
Saturday: 10-5
Sunday: 12-5
San Carlos Public Library
610 Elm Street
Phone: (650) 591-0341
Hours
610 Elm Street
Phone: (650) 591-0341
Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 10-9
Thursday - Friday: 10-6
Saturday: 10-5
Saturday: 10-5
Sunday: 1-5
Woodside Library
3140 Woodside Road
Phone: (650) 851-0147
3140 Woodside Road
Phone: (650) 851-0147
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 11-7
Friday - Saturday: 11-5
Additional Branches of the Peninsula Library System can be found here
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