Agenda PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO
LIBRARY COMMISSION
AGENDA
Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Avenue, Room 201A
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1.Subject: Receive Email Phishing Campaign Presentation from the City's Infrastructure
Division
Recommended Action: Receive Email Phishing Campaign presentation from the City's
Infrastructure Division.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.Subject: March 9, 2023 Library Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Review and approve the March 9, 2023 Library Commission
special meeting minutes.
A - Draft Minutes
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not on the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
3.Subject: Cupertino Poet Laureate Annual Calendar Update
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the Cupertino Poet Laureate annual
calendar.
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A - Cupertino Poet Laureate Proposed 2023 Annual Calendar
REPORTS/UPDATES
4.Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Recommended Action: Receive Monthly Update Reports from:
-Cupertino Community Librarian
-County Librarian Monthly Update
-Friends of the Library
-Cupertino Library Foundation
-Poet Laureate
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE AT UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
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10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours.
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Agenda Item
23-12182 Agenda Date: 4/5/2023
Agenda #: 1.
Subject: Receive Email Phishing Campaign Presentation from the City's Infrastructure Division
Receive Email Phishing Campaign presentation from the City's Infrastructure Division.
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Agenda Item
23-12183 Agenda Date: 4/5/2023
Agenda #: 2.
Subject: March 9, 2023 Library Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Review and approve the March 9, 2023 Library Commission special meeting minutes.
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DRAFT MINUTES
LIBRARY COMMISSION
Thursday, March 9, 2023
LIBRARY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:30 p.m., Vice Chair Panda called the special meeting to order at the Cupertino Library,
10800 Torre Avenue, Room 201.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Archana Panda, Sheela Sreekanth, Qin Pan, Janki Chokshi
Commissioners absent: Liyan Zhao
City/County Staff present: Molly James, Rachelle Sander, Jessica Javier, Bryant Bao, Stephen
Fitzgerald
Guest Speakers: Keiko O’Leary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: February 1, 2023 Library Commission Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Review and approve the February 1, 2023 Library Commission meeting
minutes.
Commissioner Chokshi motioned to approve the February 1, 2023 Library Commission meeting
minutes as submitted. Commissioner Pan seconded. Motion carried with 3 yes, 1 abstain, and 1
absent.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
NEW BUSINESS
2. Subject: Cupertino Library Programs and Events Marketing
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the current Cupertino Library programs and
events marketing and provide feedback.
Bryant Bao, Acting Cupertino Community Librarian, presented on the Cupertino Library’s
programs and events marketing including the events page, paper calendar, flyers, social media,
and the biweekly newsletter.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions.
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Commissioner Pan requested clarification on the measures for low and high attendance at
Library events, and how event dates and times are scheduled. Community Librarian Bao
clarified that it is dependent on the specific event topic and whether it is of interest to the
community, and regardless of low attendance, the event can still be impactful and engaging.
Clarified that scheduling of events can be dependent on the speaker/presenter availability,
target demographic, and room availability.
Commissioner Chokshi requested clarification on the distribution of the newsletter, selection of
newsletter topics, and if there are newsletter flyers the commissioners can hand out.
Community Librarian Bao clarified that the distribution list includes anyone who created a
library card and provided an email address, or anyone who specifically signed up to receive
newsletter updates. Clarified that newsletter topics are decided by the marketing team, and the
paper calendar is a great resource to share with others in the community.
Commissioner Pan requested Community Librarian Bao send Commissioners an electronic
copy of the calendar and recommended that Commissioners post on Nextdoor as well as other
social media platforms to remind the community of upcoming programs and events.
Community Librarian Bao will send an email to Commissioners with an electronic copy of the
calendar moving forward.
Commissioner Sreekanth recommended Commissioners also post on WhatsApp neighborhood
groups. Requested clarification on whether the Library engages in promotion to local schools.
Community Librarian Bao clarified the Library is in contact with local schools regarding
promotion of upcoming programs and events.
Vice Chair Panda recommended Library programs and events be included in the monthly
Cupertino Scene. Rachelle Sander, Director of Parks and Recreation, responded that staff can
follow-up with the Communications Division to see if the request is possible.
Commissioner Chokshi requested clarification on whether Commissioners could suggest a topic
or article to be included in the newsletter. Community Librarian Bao clarified it is the County
newsletter sent to all Santa Clara County Library District community members.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
3. Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Recommended Action: Receive Monthly Update Reports from:
- Cupertino Community Librarian
Reported as submitted.
- County Librarian Monthly Update
Reported as submitted.
- Friends of the Library
No updates.
- Cupertino Library Foundation
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No updates.
- Commissioners
Commissioner Pan reported on the March Mayor’s Commissioners Meeting.
- Mayor requested a separate special meeting to review the CREST award
nominations. Commission Chairs will either attend or designate another
Commissioner to attend the selection meeting.
Vice Chair Panda and Commissioner Pan reported on the potential upcoming Multi-
Cultural Festival in May (Date TBD) and recommended that the Poet Laureate attend,
collaborate, and engage with the event.
- Poet Laureate
Reported on the proposed Poet Laureate Schedule for 2023:
- April – Poetry Month
Multilingual Poetry Reading
Poetry on Demand – Table at Earth Day Event
- May – No Events but will participate in the judging for the Rotary Club Youth
Poetry Contest
- June – Participate in the Rotary Club Youth Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony
- July – No Events
- August
How and Why to Learn Poems by Heart
- September through November
Learn Poems by Heart (multi-session club)
- September through October
Make Your Poems More Meaningful with the Power of Sounds (multi-
classes)
- December
Poetry in the Dark
- Other Ideas
Potential John Muir Laws on a visual arts plus poetry project
Potential Brennan DeFrisco workshop on improv poetry
Poet Laureate subcommittee will meet with the Poet Laureate to discuss further, and
Vice Chair Panda will schedule the meeting.
- Staff
Molly James, Recreation Manager, provided an update on the following:
- Peace, Love, Unity Art Exhibit – February 27 to March 23 at Cupertino Senior
Center
- Intergenerational Mixer – Monday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Cupertino Senior Center. The event is free, but registration on reg4rec.org is
required.
- Summer Job Fair – Saturday, March 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Quinlan Community
Center
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FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
Commissioner Pan requested an update from the Poet Laureate subcommittee. Vice Chair
Panda seconded.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Panda adjourned the meeting 6:41 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Jessica Javier, Administrative Assistant
Parks and Recreation Department
Minutes approved at the _____ regular meeting
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Agenda Item
23-12184 Agenda Date: 4/5/2023
Agenda #: 3.
Subject: Cupertino Poet Laureate Annual Calendar Update
Receive an update on the Cupertino Poet Laureate annual calendar.
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Cupertino Poet Laureate –
Proposed Schedule for 2023
Prepared by Keiko O’Leary
April - Poetry Month
Poetry on Demand - Table at Earth Day event
Saturday, April 22, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Poets type or hand-write poems composed in the moment for people who
request them. Jennifer Brown, a former CPL, wants to participate, and we will
also invite other poets.
(Part of an event that will provide a table.)
Multilingual Poetry & Prose
Saturday, April 30, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
We’ve done this event before. Featured readers present poems in many
languages, with or without translation, followed by an open mic for the same.
(Needs a stage and microphone.)
May
Multicultural event
Sunday, May 21, 11-4 pm
It will take place in the plaza in front of library.
Organized by Cupertino Library Assoc & AAPA. The event features booths
and performances from different communities. For example, booths might
feature games or writing people’s names in Chinese characters.
CPL could have a table at this event, perhaps with a haiku-writing activity.
Keiko needs to see if she’s available, based on her kids’ school schedule.
(Part of an event.)
Rotary Club contest judging: mid-April to mid-May (not an event)
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June
Rotary Club contest awards ceremony
June 14, noon
(Rotary will plan and execute the event.)
July
(no events)
August
How and Why to Learn Poems by Heart
August 30, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learning poems by heart is a rewarding practice for poets and poetry lovers.
Discover the many ways this activity can enrich your life, and how to make it
faster and easier. Continue your journey with the Learn Poems by Heart Club, on
the last Wednesday of each month at this same time, September to November
2023.
(Needs a room with chairs. Tables are fine but not necessary. Ideally people
would have some space to move around. Ideally we will have the same room
every time.)
Multi-session “club,” September - November
Learn Poems by Heart Club
Last Wednesday of each month, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Continue your journey and get personalized help as you learn poems by
heart. Maybe you’d like to prepare a poem or two for Poetry in the Dark in
December.
(Needs a room with chairs. Tables are fine but not necessary. Ideally people
would have some space to move around. Ideally we will have the same room
every time.)
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September - October
Make Your Poems More Meaningful with the Power of Sound - 6 week class
Six Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am
September 9 - October 14
People sign up once and commit to the entire 6 weeks.
Recommended for ages 14 and up.
When we make poems, our job is to create a transformative, meaningful
experience for our readers. In this 6-week class, we will explore rhyme, rhythm,
and form as tools to craft meaningful poems that make a difference in our
readers’ lives.
(Needs a room with tables and chairs, ideally the same room for all 6
meetings.)
Learn Poems by Heart Club – tips, tricks, and personalized practice
Wednesday, September 27, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday, October 25, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Continue your journey and get personalized help as you learn poems by
heart. Maybe you’d like to prepare a poem or two for Poetry in the Dark in
December.
(Needs a room with chairs. Tables are fine but not necessary. Ideally people
would have some space to move around.)
November
Learn Poems by Heart Club – tips, tricks, and personalized practice
Wednesday, November 29, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Continue your journey and get personalized help as you learn poems by
heart. Maybe you’d like to prepare a poem or two for Poetry in the Dark in
December.
(Needs a room with chairs. Tables are fine but not necessary. Ideally people
would have some space to move around.)
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December
Poetry in the Dark
Friday, December 1, 7-8:30 pm
A night of conversation in verse. Let’s turn off the lights and speak poems to
each other! This is an intimate conversation, not a performance. Please bring
inside you a poem you know by heart.
(Needs a room where chairs can be set in a circle, with no tables. We need to
be able to turn the lights off. Must happen at night. Best in early December before
too many holiday things compete.)
Ideas
I’d love to work with John Muir Laws on a visual arts plus poetry project at
McClellan Ranch. Molly is the person to help that happen.
Maybe we could bring Brennan DeFrisco to do a workshop on improv poetry.
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Agenda Item
23-12185 Agenda Date: 4/5/2023
Agenda #: 4.
Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Receive Monthly Update Reports from:
-Cupertino Community Librarian
-County Librarian Monthly Update
-Friends of the Library
-Cupertino Library Foundation
-Poet Laureate
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