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    King Library Docent Tours

    Presented by San Jose Public Library System at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library

    August 27, 2009-December 2, 2010

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    King Library Docent Tours
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    Explore the Wit and Whimsy of Mel Chin’s Recolecciones. Where in one place can you see a revolving secret door, a low-rider table complete with hydraulic lifts, or a set of tables shaped like the seven continents? These and more comprise over thirty individual public art installations placed throughout the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library designed to pay homage to the Library’s collections. These artworks are designed to...

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    Explore the Wit and Whimsy of Mel Chin’s Recolecciones. Where in one place can you see a revolving secret door, a low-rider table complete with hydraulic lifts, or a set of tables shaped like the seven continents? These and more comprise over thirty individual public art installations placed throughout the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library designed to pay homage to the Library’s collections. These artworks are designed to provoke your interest and curiosity, encouraging exploration and circulation throughout the library.

    Sign up at the Welcome Desk at the center of the ground floor. Or pick up a copy of the collection brochure the next time you are in and take a self-guided tour. You can also book a general group tour for 10-60 people.


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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library

    150 E. San Fernando Street
    San Jose, CA 95112

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    Tickets:

    Free


    Times:

    Thurs: 11:30am


    Phone: 408-808-2181

    Parking:

    Street parking and garage parking are available at the Fourth Street Garage (across from the library on E. San Fernando Street).


    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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