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Around The Glen
Willow Glen Middle and High School library open to the public
The library for both Willow Glen Middle and High Schools is now the library for the community, too.
The school library opened its doors to students and others for its twice-weekly after school hours on Oct. 3, after parents became concerned that their children did not have time to use the library's resources during the school day, said librarian Judy Marlin.
"The parents really wanted to try this, and they'd like it to be a success," she said.
Marlin said the Willow Glen Middle and High School Foundation initiated the project to extend the library's hours, and both schools have contributed seed money to make it happen.
Marlin said that she hopes to implement some special programs for the extended hours. The possibilities include book and storytime clubs, poetry readings and "Latte in the Library," a library coffeehouse program for older students.
"We'd like to have a nice turnout and develop a good program," she said.
Opening the library to people other than school students came about after some students came in with friends from other schools, she said.
She said that only students are allowed to check books out of the library, however.
The library is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays and days before holidays. The library is located at Cottle Avenue and Malone Road.
Caltrain and VTA announce special weekend service between Gilroy and San Francisco
The Valley Transportation Authority and Caltrain are adding weekend Caltrain service between San Francisco and Gilroy from Nov. 18 to Feb. 25.
Four trains will run each Saturday and Sunday, departing from both cities in the morning and evening, and stopping at all Caltrain stations along the line.
Caltrain monthly passes are valid for weekend service and a $9 weekend pass is available. One-way fares can be purchased on the train.
For more information about Caltrain fares and schedules, call 408.321.2300 or visit www.vta.org.
--Kate Carter
Valley Transportation Authority Open House
The Valley Transportation Authority is holding a Nov. 1 open house in San Jose to inform residents of its long-range, countywide transportation plan and to solicit their input.
Valley Transportation Plan 2020 is the VTA's draft projection for addressing transportation needs in the Santa Clara County for the next 20 years. The plan focuses on a variety of transportation methods and includes a prioritized list of capital projects and long-range recommendations.
The plan could be adopted by the VTA board of directors this fall, and it will be updated every two years.
The meeting will be at the Chaboya Middle School gymnasium (3276 Fowler Road) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 408.321.5725.
--Kate Carter
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Willow Glen, California Since 1992
