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Art and Music
Information and Events on Art, Architecture, Costume, Music, and Dance


Below are Library-selected resources and events where you will be able to find information or enrichment in art, architecture, costume, fashion, music and dance. These resources have been collected primarily for public library users but may also be helpful to SJSU users.
 Page Contents:
- Databases
- Websites
- Books
- Library Events
 Art and Music Databases 

Anyone may access these 2 databases on Library computers, but access away from Library computers requires an SJ Library card number and PIN.


Articles and Primary Sources on Art and Music Subjects — MasterFILE Premier Opens in new window

Find information from among over 1700 magazines and newspapers, nearly 500 reference books and thousands of primary source documents. new


Scholarly Journal Articles on Art and Music Subjects — Academic Search Complete Opens in new window

Find complete, informative articles on art, architecture, dance, music and other subjects from among over 5,000 academic journals. new


Biographies on Artists, Architects and Musicians — Biography Collection Complete Opens in new window

Find biographical articles on noted artists, architects, composers, musicians and figures from other fields. new


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Anyone may access this database online from anywhere:


Sheet Music Collections Index

Find out whether the sheet music you want is in SJPL's collection. Note: This is only an index; the sheet music is available in the Library, not online. For other sheet music resources, see Sheet Music.

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 Art and Music Websites   - Select a subject to see annotated weblinks and more.

Art and Artists
Animation
Architecture
Art Museums and Galleries
Costume and Fashion

Dance
Dance in the Local Area
Music
Music in the Local Area

Sheet Music
Song Lyrics
Songs and Anthems
Types of Music

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 Art and Music Books 

Book Search:

Find Books in San José Public Library or in Link+

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eBooks:

eBooks from net Library

Anyone may access these eBooks in the Library, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN. — For ebook assistance, see Who To Contact for More Help.

Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks from Overdrive

These are available to all SJLibrary card holders outside the Library; not available on any Library computers.

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  San José Library Art or Music Events  

The following events are scheduled at the King Library and San José Public Library branches. Select a Title link for more information about an event.
List 1 - 23 of 23 records
Date/Time Title Location
Sat, Nov 7
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Bay Area Youth Music Society Concert Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave.
Sat, Nov 7
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Scanning Photos Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - L04, Lower Level
Sat, Nov 7
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Knitting and Crochet Circle for All Ages Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Tue, Nov 10
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Make a Scrapbook Page Joyce Ellington Branch Library
491 E. Empire St. - Community Room
Tue, Nov 10
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Digital Photography Workshop Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Nov 12
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Knitting Club Hillview Branch Library
1600 Hopkins Dr. - Study Room A
Sat, Nov 14
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Music and Movement with Preschoolers Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Sat, Nov 14
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Knitting and Crochet Circle for All Ages Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Tue, Nov 17
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Digital Photography Workshop Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Tue, Nov 17
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Rose Garden Knitting Circle Rose Garden Branch Library
1580 Naglee Ave. - Group Study Room
Wed, Nov 18
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Nov 19
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Knitting Club Hillview Branch Library
1600 Hopkins Dr.
Sat, Nov 21
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thanksgiving Craft East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library
1102 E. Santa Clara St.
Sat, Nov 21
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Guitarist Adam del Monte West Valley Branch Library
1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd.
Sat, Nov 21
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Knitting and Crochet Circle for All Ages Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Wed, Nov 25
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Nov 26
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Knitting Club Hillview Branch Library
1600 Hopkins Dr. - Study Room A
Sat, Nov 28
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Inclusive Craft Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Wed, Dec 2
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Sat, Dec 5
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Wendy Duong Introduces Postcards from Nam Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rooms 225/229, 2nd Floor
Wed, Dec 9
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Sat, Dec 12
12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Beethoven's Birthday Celebration and Open House Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Room 550, 5th Floor
Wed, Dec 16
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room

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This page last updated August 26, 2009 by the Web Team

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