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Presentations and Reports Library Commission Meeting August 2, 2023 Presentations Item 3 Monthly Update Reports Cupertino Library August 2023 Stakeholder Report Numbers January February March April May June Check Outs 107,446 101,298 106,074 106,734 100,610 115,432 Check-Ins 102,564 96,461 105,929 105,203 105,027 115,891 Borrowers 15,346 14,382 15,393 16,117 14,898 16,538 Average Requests 13,820 12,527 12,986 12,707 11,600 12,602 Borrowers Online 17,863 17,576 18,271 17,827 18,394 18,555 Gate Count 48,157 49,381 53,752 56,474 57,174 57,927 Room bookings 489 507 663 532 583 544 Programs Offered 55 69 75 76 71 58 Program Attendance 2,177 2,636 3,209 2,957 2,783 2,409 Photos July Events •Adults – 942 •Teens - 264 •Children – 1,610 Prize Pickup for all ages Aug 1 – Aug 31 How to Recommend a Purchase •https://sccld.org/suggest-a-purchase/ •You can request up to 10 items per month •All purchase decisions are made using the Santa Clara County Library District Materials Selection Policy. We also must consider budget and availability of stock from our vendors. The Library prioritizes purchasing upcoming titles and those published within the last 5 years. Inter Library Loans •Requesting a library item from outside SCCLD system •https://sccld.org/interlibrary -loan/ •There is a $4.00 non-refundable processing fee for each submitted ILL request. •Submit an Interlibrary Loan Request at any reference desk during open hours at any of our libraries. •Open WorldCat search. Under search tools, check the box for "Libraries Worldwide," and search for your item. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga August 2023 Library Stakeholder Report Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian Improving Mental Health Access One in five adults in the U.S. lives with a mental illness. In Santa Clara County, that’s about 340,000 adults, enough to fill Levi’s Stadium five times. Yet many people do not know how to access mental health services. To help increase knowledge around this topic, SCCLD is hosting events at its Community Libraries presented by the County of Santa Clara Health System, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Clara, and Bay Area Legal Aid (Bay Legal). Attendees will learn about common mental health conditions and how to recognize signs and symptoms. They will also get key information on rights to mental health care, steps and resources to access care, and dealing with emergencies. There will be a 30 minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session at each event. Handouts with tips and resources will be provided. No reservations are required. Campbell Library: Wednesday, July 26, 6:00 – 7:00 pm (Orchard City Banquet Hall 2 South) Cupertino Library: Wednesday, August 9, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Gilroy Library: Wednesday, August 30, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Los Altos Library: Wednesday, September 20, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Milpitas Library: Monday, August 21, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Morgan Hill Library: Monday, August 7, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Saratoga Library: Monday, August 14, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Update: Workshop Added in Spanish A Spanish language Opioid Prevention Workshop will be presented on Wednesday, August 30 at Gilroy Library from 1 to 2 pm. This is in addition to the events in English on August 5 at Los Altos Library, August 8 at Morgan Hill Library, August 16 at Gilroy Library, August 17 across the hall from the Campbell Express, and September 9 at Saratoga Library. Adults who attend the classes can receive a free box of Narcan (naloxone), the over the counter nasal spray medication that can prevent overdoses, while supplies last. Find more information about opioids from the County and the CDC. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Summer Reading Wraps Up Summer Reading 2023 is coming to a close, with patrons still able to log their books read on Beanstack and come into their favorite library to pick up their prizes through the end of August (while supplies last). This has been a memorable year, with a variety of programs for all ages that have run the gamut from animals, art, magic, music, reading and robotics. We offer quality programming for all ages year round. View the Events Calendar for upcoming events at your local library and thank you for joining us for Summer Reading 2023! Back to School with the Library Back to School is around the corner and the Library District is here to support you and your students. Our 24/7 Online Library has a Kids’ page and a Teens’ page with access to great resources like tutoring through Brainfuse, homework help with Learning Express, news from Scholastic, encyclopedias and bios about historic figures, language learning through Rosetta Stone, research from journal articles, and much more. Kids have access to their own collection of eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines through Libby, as well as movies and TV shows through Kanopy Kids. Our librarians also have suggested books for each grade. Students at schools within our services area automatically receive a digital library membership, or “Student eAccount” which they can access through the student web portal. SCCLD also supports parents and caregivers of little ones with the 1000 books before 6, where they can earn prizes! Our talented children’s librarians offer book lists, tips, logs and more. County Poet Laureate Application Opens Aug 11 Applications for the 2024-25 County Poet Laureate position will be accepted from August 11 through September 22 at 5:00 pm. Details are on SVCreate’s website. The County Poet Laureate is an honorary position whose role is to help spur interest in poetry in all of its forms across the County. The current County Poet Laureate, Tshaka Campbell, has been very active, attending and performing at many local events, including at our libraries! Please help us spread the word throughout the County to find our next Poet Laureate. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga I Love My Librarian Contest The American Library Association is once again honoring ten outstanding librarians across the U.S. with a $5,000 cash prize. We know that librarians are a huge part of what makes libraries so special. They select the best collection of materials for patrons to enjoy, make great recommendations, put on excellent programs, and share their love for reading and lifelong learning. Patrons who wish to nominate their favorite librarian have until the end of September. Volunteer Tutors Needed SCCLD is looking for volunteers who are willing to provide homework help to students in grades K-6 in the topics of Math, Science, and English. Volunteer tutors must be at least 16 years old, available at least one day a week (Monday-Thursday) from 4 – 5:30 p.m., and commit to a full semester. Required tutor training includes pre-assessment and post-assessment, welcome and best practices, cultural competency, mentorship, learning expectations and general tutoring support. There will also be an orientation. Adults will be background checked, and all tutors must attend seven hours of training. No previous experience is required. Those interested can fill out SCCLD’s online application form. Congrats to our Battle of the Bands First Place Finishers! Teen Division Winner Estranged Individuals Adult Division Winner Moon Dough SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT AUGUST 2023 EVENTS CAMPBELL EXPRESS LIBRARY – 1 West Campbell Avenue, Room 46 Cool Season Vegetables Tuesday, August 8, 7 – 8 p.m., Orchard City Banquet Hall Master Gardener Katie Koch will lead a discussion about seed starting for cool-season vegetables. Please register. Opioid Overdose Prevention Thursday, August 17, 7 – 8 p.m., Orchard City Banquet Hall SCCLD, in partnership with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health, is offering training about how to recognize opioid overdoses and how to safely administer the nasal spray, naloxone (commercial name Narcan). Participants who complete the training will be given two doses of Narcan, while supplies last. Please register for this event. CUPERTINO -- 10800 Torre Avenue Toddler Storytime (ages 1-2) Tuesdays, August 1, 8, & 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Program Room This storytime will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Limited to the first 100 families. ESL Conversation Club Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 201A, Second Floor Practice your English conversation skills with friends. This program is for adults who speak basic English. Please register online. Baby Wearing Dance Program Wednesdays, August 2, 9, & 16, 10:30 – 11 a.m. Babies must be held or worn in a carrier while the caregiver learns dance moves to popular songs. Family Storytime Wednesdays, August 2, 9, & 16, 7 – 7:30 p.m., Program Room Saturdays, August 5, 12, & 19, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Program Room This storytime is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Storytime is limited to the first 100 families. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on. Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) Thursdays, August 3, 10, & 17, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Program Room This storytime will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Limited to the first 100 families. Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library Fridays, August 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2:30 – 4 p.m., Room 201A All knitters and crocheters are welcome to drop in. Meet new friends, start new projects, or finish old ones. Participants need to bring their own needles and/or crochet hooks and yarn. No personal instruction will be provided. Flex Prep Seminar: Computer Science and Engineering Saturday, August 5, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Room 201 Explore the top-ranked computer science and engineering colleges, what a competitive candidate looks like, and strategies to boost your admissions odds. Please register. Storytime for Babies (ages 0-1) Mondays, August 7 & 14, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., First Floor Program Room This storytime features stories and songs that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Storytime is limited to the first 25 babies with a maximum of two adults per family. Know Your Rights: Access to Mental Health Services Wednesday, August 9, 7 – 8 p.m. This presentation explains how common mental health conditions are, and how to recognize signs and symptoms. It provides information on rights to mental health care, steps and resources to access care, and what to do if you encounter problems. Behind Barbed Wire: In the United States During WWII Thursday, August 10, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Room 201A Hear from Yukio Shimomura about his family’s experience during World War II and how Executive Order 9066 affected their lives when they were incarcerated and interned to a camp in San Bruno. Anime & Manga Drawing Workshop Saturday, August 26, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Room 201A Learn the basics of creating your own manga/anime style characters. GILROY -- 350 W. Sixth Street Lunch at the Library Mondays-Fridays through August 11, 1 – 2 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Kids ages 18 and under and their caregivers are invited to a free meal at the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. No registration required. Meals will not be served on holidays. National Night Out Tuesday, August 1, 4:30 – 8 p.m., Grassy area between the library and City Hall This annual event promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our city a safer and more caring place to live and work. Enjoy crafts, raffles, games, music and more. Family Storytime at Gilroy Library Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Community Room Join us for stories, songs and more. Senior Driver Education Class Thursday, August 3, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Community Room Take part in the California Highway Patrol’s Age Well, Drive Smart senior driver education class which covers driving skills, rules of the road refreshers, normal age-related physical changes and when it may be time to limit driving. Please register. Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 1 – 4 p.m., Upstairs Quiet Study B Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, get help, share ideas and meet new people! Book Discussion Friday, August 4, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Upstairs Quiet Study B We will discuss The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Safe Space Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth Fridays, August 4 & 18, 4 – 6 p.m., First Floor Meeting Room This in-person support group is for youth and young adults (ages 13-25). Play games, participate in group activities and discussions and build community. No registration necessary. Film Workshops for Ages 4-14 Saturday, August 5 and 12, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Community Room Presented by Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, participants will gain hands-on experience with filmmaking with the guidance of industry experts. Design the backstory, develop and animate your own character to create a short Claymation film that will be shown at an upcoming film festival. Register to attend both sessions. Back to School Crafts Saturday, August 5, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., The Nest Get your creativity flowing with fun crafts. No registration necessary. Free Film Screening Sunday, August 6, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Community Room Join us to watch Guardians of the Galaxy 3 on the big screen. Open Poetry Readings with Garlicky Group of Poets Saturday, August 12, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Downstairs Meeting Room Read whatever poetry you want to read and join in related discussions. No registration necessary. Improve Your Public Speaking Mondays, August 14 & 28, 6 – 7 p.m., Quiet Room B The typical meetings consist of one or two prepared speeches lasting 4-10 minutes. A round robin of “off the cuff” questions follow the prepared speeches. Please register. Opioid Overdose Prevention Wednesday, August 16, 7 – 8 p.m. SCCLD in partnership with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health is offering training about how to recognize opioid overdoses and how to safely administer the nasal spray, Naloxone (commercially known as Narcan). Participants who complete the training will be given two Narcan doses, while supplies last. Please register for this event. A second presentation, which will be held in Spanish, is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30 at 1 p.m. Behind Barbed Wire: In the United States During WWII Saturday, August 19, 2 – 3 p.m., Upstairs Community Room Hear from Yukio Shimomura about his family’s experience during World War II and how Executive Order 9066 affected their lives when they were incarcerated and interned to a camp in San Bruno. Satellite Components Show & Tell Sunday, August 27, 2 – 3 p.m., Upstairs Community Room NASA Satellite Engineer Peter Eikemeyer will explain satellite design and function utilizing the parts that he has accumulated over the years. Please register. Book Discussion Tuesday, August 29, 7 – 8 p.m., Upstairs Quiet Study B We will discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Know Your Rights: Access to Mental Health Services Wednesday, August 30, 6 – 7 p.m. This presentation explains how common mental health conditions are, and how to recognize signs and symptoms. It provides information on rights to mental health care, steps and resources to access care, and what to do if you encounter problems. LOS ALTOS -- 13 S. San Antonio Road Family Storytime Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10:30 – 11 a.m. and 11 – 11:30 a.m., Orchard Room Join us for a fun, interactive 20-minute family storytime with sing songs, read stories, practice fingerplays and more. There will be a second storytime to accommodate those who weren’t able to attend the 10:30 storytime. Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before storytime. The Whodunit? Mystery Book Club Wednesday, August 2, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m., Teen Room We will be discussing The Inside Ring by Mike Lawson. ESL Conversation Club Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 1:30 – 3 p.m., Orchard Room Practice your English conversation skills with friends. This program is for those who speak basic English. Teen Dungeons and Dragons Social Club Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 4 – 6 p.m. Stop by and watch the ongoing game. Right now, the game is full, but we will occasionally have openings for new players. Bilingual Spanish Storytime Fridays, August 4, 11, 18, & 25, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Orchard Room Join us for stories, songs, and movement in Spanish and English. ¡Únase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, canciones y movimiento en español e inglés! Baby Sign Time Saturday, August 5, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Orchard Room Babies under a year old and their grownups are welcome to sing songs and learn signs to share with your baby. Please bring a blanket for your baby. Stay and Play Saturday, August 5, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Orchard Room Non-walking babies and their grownups are invited to play with age-appropriate toys. Bring a blanket and come enjoy this socialization for babies. Opioid Overdose Prevention Saturday, August 5, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. SCCLD in partnership with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health is offering training about how to recognize opioid overdoses and how to safely administer the nasal spray, Naloxone (commercially known as Narcan). Participants who complete the training will be given two doses of Narcan, while supplies last. Please register for this event. Bobbin Wranglers Sewing Club Monday, August 7, 7 – 9 p.m. Every month we will learn new skills and create a simple project from start to finish. Please bring your own supplies. Each month we will discuss what will be needed for the next project. Cubelet Robots for Children Ages 5+ Wednesday, August 9, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Join us for some robot building! Cubelets are tiny robots that can move, light up, make noise and more depending on the design you create. Learn to DJ 101 Thursday, August 10, 7 – 9 p.m. Teens 14+ can learn how to download and organize their music collection, use Rekordbox to prepare playlists and mix harmonically. Please register. Get Ready for Kindergarten: Laugh and Learn Series Saturday, August 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Orchard Room Through stories, movement and joyful play, children will develop valuable school readiness skills. Behind Barbed Wire: In the United States During WWII Wednesday, August 16, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Orchard Room Hear from Yukio Shimomura about his family’s experience during World War II and how Executive Order 9066 affected their lives when they were incarcerated and interned to a camp in San Bruno. Bay Area Games Day Saturday, August 19, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Orchard Room Stop by and learn how to play a new board game or bring an old favorite. Sunday Crafternoon Sunday, August 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Orchard Room This all-ages craft is a way to relax with your community and let your creativity shine. Birds of a Feather Wednesday, August 23, 7 – 8 p.m., Orchard Room Wildlife photographer Joan Sparks will lead you on a photographic journey to see nine of the most popular species of birds in the world, called dabblers. Learn their migration patterns, habitats, and unusual feeding habits. Furry Friends Reading Buddies Saturday, August 26, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Orchard Room Come practice reading skills and read aloud to a friendly dog or cat. Please register. Now Read This! Book Club Monday, August 28, 12 – 1:30 p.m., Orchard Room We will be discussing Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. MILPITAS -- 160 N. Main Street Baby Bouncers Lapsit Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Activity Room This program has an early literacy focus on traditional nursery rhymes, lap bounces, body rhymes, songs, very short and simple picture books. This program is focused on babies up to 12 months old. Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Classes Wednesdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2 – 4 p.m., Auditorium Relieve stress and anxiety, increase energy and vitality and improve physical health during these exercise sessions. ESL Conversation Club Wednesdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 3 – 4 p.m., Group Study Room A Practice your English conversation skills with friends. This program is for adults who speak basic English. Knit & Crochet Circle Fridays, August 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2 – 4 p.m., Conference Room Meet other yarn lovers while working on your latest project, get help when you’re stuck and share ideas. Instruction available in Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati. No registration required. Materials not provided. Toddler Storytime Thursdays, August 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Activity Room This storytime is geared to 1-2 year olds, and features lots of movement, singing and action. Family Storytime Saturdays, August 12, 19, & 26, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Activity Room Early literacy focus is on picture books, flannel board stories, fingerplays and an early introduction to group dynamics and socialization. Behind Barbed Wire: In the United States During WWII Saturday, August 12, 2 – 3 p.m., Auditorium Hear from Yukio Shimomura about his family’s experience during World War II and how Executive Order 9066 affected their lives when they were incarcerated and interned to a camp in San Bruno. Board Game Day Saturday, August 19, 12 – 6 p.m., Auditorium Bring your favorite board game or show up to learn some new ones. This event is for adults 18+. Online registration is encouraged but not required. Teen Craft: DIY Wool Charms Saturday, August 19, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Conference Room Start the school year with your own omamori charm. These charms can bring you future and luck. All supplies will be provided. Registration encouraged. Know Your Rights: Access to Mental Health Services Monday, August 21, 6 – 7 p.m. This presentation explains how common mental health conditions are, and how to recognize signs and symptoms. It provides information on rights to mental health care, steps and resources to access care, and what to do if you encounter problems. Adult Book Discussion Group Wednesday, August 23, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Auditorium We will be discussing The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian Miller. Reading Buddies for Grades K-5 Saturday, August 26, 2 – 3 p.m., Activity Room Children can buddy up with a furry friend and read one-on-one from a favorite book. The Peaceful Poets Thursday, August 31, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Conference Room Join this group of writers and appreciators of poetry. MORGAN HILL -- 660 W. Main Avenue Lunch at the Library Mondays-Fridays through August 4, 12 – 1 p.m., Program Room Kids ages 18 and under and their caregivers are invited to a free meal at the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. No registration required. First Tuesday Knit-In Tuesday, August 1, 6:30 – 8:45 p.m., Large Side of Community Room Knitters are welcome to come and work together. New knitters can get advice and assistance while advanced knitters can meet new friends. After Dinner Book Club Tuesday, August 1, 7:30 – 8:45 p.m., Program Room We will be discussing Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez. Toddler Storytime Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10:15 – 11 a.m., Children’s Activity Room Toddlers (2-3 years old) and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, music, movement and more. Preschool Storytime Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Children’s Activity Room Children ages 4-5 and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, music, movement and more. Tiny Tot Jamboree Fridays, August 4, 11, 18, & 25, 11 – 11:45 a.m. Toddlers (1-2 years old) and caregivers are invited to join us for short fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Itty Bitty Jamboree Fridays, August 4, 11, 18, & 25, 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Babies (12 months and younger) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, music, movement, and more! Bilingual Storytime Saturdays, August 5, 12, 19, & 26, 10:15 – 11 a.m., Children’s Activity Room Join us for stories, music, movement and more in English and Spanish! ESL Conversation Club Saturdays, August 5, 12, 19, & 26, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Adult Program Room Practice your English conversation skills with friends. This program is for adults who speak basic English. Please register online. Know Your Rights: Access to Mental Health Services Monday, August 7, 6 – 7 p.m. This presentation explains how common mental health conditions are, and how to recognize signs and symptoms. It provides information on rights to mental health care, steps and resources to access care, and what to do if you encounter problems. Opioid Overdose Prevention Tuesday, August 8, 6 – 7 p.m. SCCLD in partnership with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health is offering training about how to recognize opioid overdoses and how to safely administer the nasal spray, Naloxone (commercial name Narcan). Participants who complete the training will be given two doses of Narcan, while supplies last. Please register for this event. Bullet Journaling for Teens Wednesday, August 9, 4 – 6 p.m. Learn some techniques and customized journal spreads that will keep you organized while giving your creative freedom. All supplies provided. Please register. Safe Space Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth Fridays, August 11 & 25, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Small Program Room This in-person support group is for youth and young adults (ages 13-25). Play games, participate in group activities and discussions and build community. No registration necessary. Dungeons & Dragons: Session 0 Saturday, August 12, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., Large Program Room This is our very first session of a monthly in-person D&D club where participants decide what kind of characters, campaign and game style to play. We need 3-10 people to play, so register! Zumba Mondays, August 14 & 21, 6 – 7 p.m. Join us for a free dance and rhythm-based workout. This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, fitness party exhilarates your senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast. Library Ukulele Society Tuesday, August 15, 5 – 7 p.m. Bring your uke and music stand or come to listen and sing along! No registration required. Smartphone Photography for Teens (ages 12-18) Wednesday, August 23, 6 – 8 p.m., Large Program Room Professional photographer Ewa Samples will show you basic but necessary skills and techniques to improve your smartphone photo skills. Please register, and make sure to bring your phone! Master Gardeners: Cool Season Crops Monday, August 28, 6 – 7 p.m., Adult Program Room Learn how to grow leafy greens, root vegetables, broccoli and other cool season crops in the fall and winter. Learn to DJ 101 Tuesday, August 29, 6 – 8 p.m., Large Program Room Teens 14+ can learn how to download and organize their music collection, use Rekordbox to prepare playlists and mix harmonically. Please register. SARATOGA -- 13650 Saratoga Avenue Family Storytime Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Orchard Room Saturdays, August 5, 12, 19, & 26, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Community Room Join us for stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Knit & Crochet Circle Wednesday, August 2, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Orchard Room Bring your own projects, ask questions, receive or give help, share ideas, and meet new people. Carnival Games Wednesday, August 2, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Community Room Have fun playing games like ring toss, mini basketball, magnetic fishing, miniature golf and bowling pin knock-down. Baby Storytime (12 months or younger) Fridays, August 4, 11, 18, & 25, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Orchard Room Join us for stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Behind Barbed Wire: In the United States During WWII Sunday, August 6, 2 – 3 p.m. Hear from Yukio Shimomura about his family’s experience during World War II and how Executive Order 9066 affected their lives when they were incarcerated and interned to a camp in San Bruno. Travel Program: Sri Lanka Tuesday, August 8, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Photographer David Couzens will take you on a journey through the Land of Serendipity, full of wildlife, spicy curries, cups of tea and friendly people. Chinese Book Club/中文書友會 Wednesday, August 9, 10:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. This discussion is primarily in Mandarin. Please register. 參與者可選讀中文或英文版，討論則將以中 文為主. Ukulele for Beginners Tuesdays, August 15-September 19, 10 – 10:45 a.m., Community Room Learn the basic chords to get started on your musical journey. Bring your uke, a positive attitude and willingness to learn! This six-week series is for absolute beginners. Space is limited, so please sign up only if you can commit to attending every class. Ukulele Jam Session Tuesdays, August 15-September 19, 11 – 10:45 a.m., Community Room All players who know basic chords in beginner to intermediate levels are welcome to drop in and jam! Bring your uke, all other materials will be provided. Know Your Rights: Access to Mental Health Services Tuesday, August 15, 7 – 8 p.m. This presentation explains how common mental health conditions are, and how to recognize signs and symptoms. It provides information on rights to mental health care, steps and resources to access care, and what to do if you encounter problems. Mandarin/English Storytime Thursday, August 17, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Orchard Room Enjoy fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs in Mandarin and English. Spanish/English Storytime Thursday, August 24, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Orchard Room Enjoy fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs in Spanish and English. WOODLAND – 1975 Grant Road Canine Companions Reading Buddies Fridays, August 11 & 25, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Practice your reading skills with a friendly dog. This program is perfect for emergent readers. This is a drop-in event, registration is not required and space is limited. Family Storytime Sundays, August 13 & 27, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Backyard Join us in the backyard of the library for stories, songs, fingerplays. ONLINE EVENTS (Please register online) Online English Conversation Club Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Meet new friends and practice English together. Code Combat: Learn to Code and Develop Games Tuesday, August 8, 3 – 4 p.m. CodeCombat is a fantasy game that teaches coding skills to kids 9 years old and older. Learn Python, JavaScript, C++, and other coding languages. Mental Health Workshop for Families Monday, August 14, 4 – 6 p.m. Learn practical and concrete strategies you and your family can try at home to promote emotional wellness. Can’t make the online workshop? Contact the Reading Program to learn how to attend the workshop from Gilroy, Morgan Hill or Los Altos libraries. Virtual Author Talk: Robert Jones, Jr. Tuesday, August 15, 1 – 2 p.m. Hear from author Robert Jones, Jr. as he discusses his novel The Prophets. The Impact of Technology on School & College Planning Tuesday, August 15, 5 – 6 p.m. This webinar is geared towards teens as they prepare for the next school year and will cover the SATs going completely digital, the role of ChatGPT and other AI in college admissions and more. Get Started with Libby Wednesday, August 16, 8 – 9 a.m. Join us for a one-hour presentation to help you get started with OverDrive’s app, Libby, and get access to eBooks and Audiobooks. The Tudors: An Art Talk Tuesday, August 22, 7 – 8 p.m. The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England is the first major American exhibition of Tudor portraiture and decorative arts. It features paintings, sculpture, tapestries, and stained glass by some of the finest European craftspeople of the 16th Century. Virtual Author Talk: Cassandra Clare Wednesday, August 23, 5 – 6 p.m. Hear from author Cassandra Clare as she discusses her new book Chain of Thorns. Virtual Author Talk: Jeff Selingo Wednesday, August 30, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hear from author Jeff Selingo as he discusses his book, Who Gets in and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions.