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Presentations and Reports Library Commission Meeting August 7, 2024 Presentations Item #3 Monthly Update Reports Cupertino Library August 2024 Report Numbers February March April May June July Check Outs 96,312 113,387 107,354 103,906 114,469 111,421 Check-Ins 95,058 111,170 108,153 106,748 117,661 107,336 Borrowers 15,870 17,630 16,525 16,366 17,291 16,700 Average Requests 12,381 12,285 12,226 11,956 12,599 11,690 Borrowers Online 20,154 20,752 20,394 21,165 20,994 20,847 Gate Count 60,626 68,588 63,079 66,149 65,876 68,519 Room bookings 561 563 535 592 558 633 Programs Offered 50 88 70 70 68 73 Program Attendance 3,246 3,783 4081 3,204 4,353 5,205 Community Room Rentals*2 5 4 4 4 5 Photos from July Programs Library Escape Room Hula Dancing Visual Journaling Summer Courtyard Music Series Lunar Octet Spring Women's Choir Charged Particles Ryan Trujillo's Jazz Trip Dave Rocha JazzLeomele Hawaiian Band Keerthi Krishnan and Hareesh Parthasathy Carlos Alonso Rivera Stanford Jazz Workshop Adult Programs Create CU: Monoprinting using Gelli Plates Friday, August 9, 7pm Register Online: tinyurl.com/CUCreatesGelliPlates8924 Adult Nonfiction Book Discussion: Awe: the new science of everyday wonder and how it can transform your life by Dacher Keltner. Sunday, August 11, 11am Room 201 Adult Book Discussion Group: Loot by Tania James Wednesday, August 14,11am | Thursday, August 15,7 pm, Room 201B Essential Laptop Repair Skills. Saturday, August 17, 3pm Room 201A Register Online:https://tinyurl.com/LaptopRepair81724 Chinese e-Reader Resource Workshop 中文網上資源 Monday, August 19, 7pm Room 201A Master Gardeners: Growing Citrus Successfully. Wednesday, August 21, 7pm Room 201 Poet Laureate Workshop: Time for Rhyme Saturday, August 24, 10:30am Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/CUPoetTimeforRhyme82424 Line Dancing Program Featured Dance: The Merengue Sunday August 28 2pm, Room 201 Teen Programs Flex Prep Seminar: How to write effective UC Admissions Essays Wednesday, August 7, 6pm Room 201 Register Online: tinyurl.com/CUFLEXUCAdmissions-8724 Ongoing Programs ESL Conversation Club. Tuesdays 10:30 am—12:00pm Register Online: http://tinyurl.com/CUESLConversationClub24 Cupertino Library Knit-Alongs Friday afternoons, 2:30-4 pm Room 201A Summer Reading Report •Children (0-12) - 1,609 •Teens (13-17) - 253 •Adults (18+) - 1,017 •Programs - 24 •Program Attendance – 1,349 Prize Pickup through August 31, 2024 Magzter •Magzter provides thousands of digital magazines and newspapers with diverse content across 40+ topic categories and in over 30 languages! •Enjoy instant access to all titles with no loan periods or waitlists. Select the language you would like to read, then browse the titles available in that language. Back issues available vary by publication. https://sccld.org/?origin=user-query&post_type=&s=magzter Cupertino Library Planned Floor Space Updates Enchanted Spaces Location Current Challenges •Space for kids' collection •Seating and tables for kids and families •Tweens need a space just for them •Adult browsing collection doesn't get as much exposure to Adult Reference Staff •Adults/Teens need more workspace Outcomes •Engaging Early Learning Play Space for young children and families •Expanding Children Workspace and Collection Area •Consolidating All Adult Collections Upstairs •Rehoming of parts of the CWA collection •Storing Current Magazines & Newspaper with back issues together at same location •Relocation of some collections •Reduction in the footprint of Reference, CD and Audiobooks •More adult exploration of general collection and engagement with adult reference staff •Adding more tables and chairs to the second floor Timeline for updates to shelves to prepare for installation September 16–20 Children's room partially or fully unavailable for a short period September 23–27 Adult Nonfiction first 7 stacks closest to elevator unavailable August 2024 Library Stakeholder Report Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian A Library Card is the Most Important School Supply! Many schools in Santa Clara County are starting the new academic year in the coming weeks. Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) libraries are ready to help students succeed. Students (and educators) can find books and research materials on different topics in our libraries, Bookmobile and Online Library, and our librarians are ready to help patrons find the right resources, including a few geared specifically for students. Scholastic Go! offers encyclopedia databases including Amazing Animals, America the Beautiful, Lands and Peoples, and The New Book of Popular Science. Brainfuse HelpNow provides free online tutoring help for K-12 from 1 – 10 p.m. every day. Students can get help with English and language arts, math, science, social studies, test prep, and more. Stay tuned for more details about our popular Homework Help program, offered to students in grades K-6 afterschool in our libraries. Read below to find out how to become a tutor. Tutors Needed The Santa Clara County Library District is putting out a call to volunteers who would like to help their neighbors succeed! We are looking for volunteers to provide homework help to students in grades K-6 in the topics of Math, Science, and English. Volunteer tutors must be at least 14 years old, available at least one day (Monday- Thursday) per week from 4 – 5:30 p.m., and commit to a full semester. Students can earn community service hours for this program! Adult volunteers will be background checked, and all tutors must attend required trainings. If you’re ready to volunteer and help students succeed, please fill out our online application form. In addition, The Reading Program is looking for adult tutors who would like to help adult learners improve their English reading, writing and speaking skills. Tutors must be 18+ years old, be able to read and write English at a high school level, pass a background check, and dedicate at least 2 hours a week for 6 months working with their learner. No teaching experience is necessary. There are upcoming orientations and trainings coming up. Register for an orientation here. SCCLD Expands Passport Services The Gilroy Library is just about ready to begin offering U.S. passport services in August. This marks the fourth SCCLD library to become an official passport acceptance facility following Milpitas, Cupertino and Los Altos Libraries. Saratoga Library will also begin offering this convenient option for passport services later this year. Since January 2022, SCCLD libraries have processed more than 19,500 passport applications. SCCLD is the County of Santa Clara’s primary provider of passport services. Our passport facilities offer weekday, weekend, and evening hours to accommodate residents’ busy schedules. People can visit sccld.org/passport to see a list of services offered, make an appointment, find out what important documents are needed, and applicable fees. Applicants do not need to be library cardholders to utilize this service. Cupertino Library Passport Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. (closed 4 – 5 p.m.) Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1 – 2 p.m.) Gilroy Library Passport Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 1 – 8 p.m. (closed 4 – 5 p.m.) Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1 – 2 p.m.) Los Altos Library Passport Office Hours: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1 – 2 p.m.) Wednesday and Thursday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. (closed 4 – 5 p.m.) Milpitas Library Passport Office Hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1 – 2 p.m.) Monday and Tuesday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. (closed 4 – 5 p.m.) New ESL Class Series to Begin SCCLD is happy to once again offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for patrons who would like to practice and improve their English listening and speaking skills. Classes will be held several times a week for up to 16 weeks at Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas and Saratoga Libraries and are led by professional ESL instructors. Residents must be 18 years or older, and must be able to attend the entire session. Interested participants are required to take a placement test to determine their level. SCCLD libraries also offer English Conversation Clubs where learners can practice their English speaking skills in a supportive and more informal environment. Summer Reading 2024 is in the Books! Our Summer Reading program, Adventure Begins at Your Library, is wrapping up for the season. We thank you for joining us as we dove into the pages of thrilling tales, explored far-off lands, and met fascinating characters along the way! Participants who have read and logged five books and completed one activity are welcome to pick up their completion prizes at their home library starting August 1. Prizes are available while supplies last. Enter to Win Free Concert Tickets! Kidz Bop is a children’s music group that sings family-friendly covers of current songs. SCCLD is holding a special Summer Reading prize drawing for two Family 4-Pack of tickets to a Kidz Bop Concert on September 22 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. Please visit our website to enter. One entry per family please. Multiple entries will be disqualified, and only 500 entries will be accepted. The winners must be able to attend the concert on September 22. Entries are accepted August 1 – 31. The winners will be notified by September 6. Celebrate StoryWalks® with Us! SCCLD continues to add more Storywalks® in our partner cities this month. Kevin Moran Park in Saratoga and Jack Fischer Park in Campbell will feature a Storywalk® for families to read and enjoy Cat’s Colors by Airlie Anderson. This is in addition to the StoryWalk® at Community Park in Morgan Hill. We invite you and the public to several free community programs to celebrate StoryWalks®. Sean’s Music Factory will be visiting Morgan Hill Library on August 10 at 10:30 a.m. to perform a special family concert with songs all about cats and colors. He will also be at Jack Fischer Park in Campbell on Wednesday, September 11. Join us at the park for storytime at 10:30 a.m. and a concert at 11:15 a.m. It’s sure to be a fun filled morning! Enjoy Expanded Hours with Open Access SCCLD is offering a new service at the Gilroy Library. Open Access allows patrons to enjoy exclusive, self-service access to browse books, check out library materials, relax and read, or use the free WiFi in the Gilroy Library lobby, before the library fully opens to the public. It's easy to get started! 1. Visit the Gilroy Library during regular open hours to fill out a form to register for self-service hours. 2. Once you have completed the form, take it to the accounts desk. 3. Staff will walk you through a short demonstration of how to scan your card to access self-service hours. 4. Once the demonstration is completed, staff will update your library card to allow access to self-service hours. Open Access is available Sunday-Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (excluding holidays). Please note: no staff assistance will be provided, so if you need help, please visit during regular library hours for full service. This service is also available at Woodland Library. Open Access hours are 10 a.m. -- 1 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, excluding holidays. Please visit the Accounts Desk to sign up. We hope you enjoy this convenient service at the Gilroy and Woodland Libraries! SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT AUGUST 2024 EVENTS Summer Reading programs are highlighted in blue. CAMPBELL EXPRESS LIBRARY – 1 West Campbell Avenue, Room 46 Growing Blueberries in Santa Clara County Tuesday, August 20, 7 – 8 p.m., Orchard City Banquet Hall Learn about the types of blueberries that flourish in our region and explore essential topics, including finding the ideal location, sunlight exposure, soil composition, watering practices, fertilization techniques, mulching, pruning methods, harvesting tips and pest management. CUPERTINO -- 10800 Torre Avenue Reading Buddies Thursday, August 1, and Monday, August 12, 7 – 8 p.m. Children can buddy up with a furry friend and read one-on-one from a favorite book. Children must register themselves in-person at the Children’s Reference Desk. Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 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. Babywearing Dance Sundays, August 4, 11, 18, & 25, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Room 101 Join us for babywearing dance. ESL Conversation Club Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 201A Practice your English conversation skills with friends. This program is for adults who speak basic English. Please register online. Flex Prep Seminar for Teens Wednesday, August 7, 6 – 7 p.m., Room 201A A counselor will share what works in college applications and the growing importance of a great college essay. Create CU: Monoprinting using Gelli Plates Friday, August 9, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Room 201B Come learn how to do monoprinting using Gelli Plates. All instruction and materials will be provided. This program is for adults 18+. Please register to save your spot. Nonfiction Book Discussion Group Sunday, August 11, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 201A We will discuss Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner. Book Discussion for Adults Wed., August 14, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and Thursday, August 15, 7 – 8:15 p.m., Room 201B We will be discussing Loot by Tania James. Essential Laptop Repair Skills Saturday, August 17, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Learn the basic skills to repair a ThinkPad laptop. Practice how to clean, replace, and check the health of the laptop’s battery, RAM, fan, and screen. Do not bring your own device. Please note: laptops that are repaired in this program will go to a student or an adult in need. Master Gardeners: Growing Citrus Successfully Wednesday, August 21, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Room 201 Learn about citrus varieties for our climate, planting tips, soil preparation, nutrient requirements, irrigation, pruning and managing pests. Poetry Workshop: A Time for Rhyme Saturday, August 24, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 201 This workshop is a welcoming place to explore rhymes and learn tricks for using rhyme in your own poems. Register online. Sunday Line Dance Sunday, August 25, 2 – 3:15 p.m., Room 201 Learn and master shuffles, sweeps and turns while improving your balance, coordination, stamina, footwork and arm styling. For beginner to improver levels. No registration required. GILROY -- 350 W. Sixth Street Family Storytime Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10:30 – 11 a.m., the Nest Join Miss Elizabeth for stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Lunch at the Library Monday—Friday, Through August 16, 12 – 1 p.m. Free lunch meals for kids ages 0 – 18. No registration required. ¡Almuerzos Gratuitos para niños de 0 a 18 años! No es necesario registrarse. Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 1 – 4 p.m., Upstairs Quiet Study B Bring your projects, ask questions, get help, share ideas and meet new people. Book Discussion Friday, August 2, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Quiet Study B We will discuss All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir. This is the teen selection for the year. Safe Space Meet-Up for LGBTQ+ Youth Fridays, August 2 & 16, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Quiet Study B Our staff-led meetings offer a safe space for youth to play games, participate in group activities and discussions and build community. No registration necessary. Bilingual Storytime: English & Spanish / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe: Ingles y Español Saturdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., the Nest Join us for stories and songs in English and Spanish, followed by music and playtime with Librarians Patty and Cameron. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos y canciones en ingles y español, seguido por música y tiempo para jugar con los Bibliotecarios Patty y Cameron. End of Summer Party Saturday, August 3, 3 – 5 p.m., Children’s Area The event will feature crafts for kids and teens, pizza and refreshments in the courtyard. It will also be a great time to pick up your Summer Reading completion! El evento contará con la creación de pines para niños y adolescentes, pizza y refrescos en el patio. ¡También será un buen momento para recoger tus premios por completar el desafío de lectura de verano! Pajama Storytime Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, & 26, 7 – 7:30 p.m., the Nest Join us for stories, sing songs, and wear your pajamas! Lee cuentos, canta canciones y ponte la pijama para una hora de cuentos para niños de todas las edades. Zumba Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m., Community Room Zumba features rhythms like salsa, merengue, cumbia, and samba set to Latin and international beats. Wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes. No registration is required. Zumba presenta ritmos como salsa, merengue, cumbia y samba con ritmos latinos e internacionales. Use ropa y zapatos deportivos cómodos. No es necesario registrarse. Bilingual English and Vietnamese Storytime/Đọc Truyện Song Ngữ Anh Việt Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, & 28, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., the Nest Come read, sing, dance, and play with Miss Như Ý. Mời bé đến đọc sách, ca múa, và vui chơi cùng cô Như Ý. LGBTQ+ Listening Forum Wednesdays, August 7, 6 – 8 p.m., Community Room You’re invited to share feedback on what programs and services are needed today for the LGBTQ+ community. Food and drinks will be served. Please register. LEGO Club Friday, August 9, 3 – 4:30 p.m., the Nest We provide LEGOs, children build fun creation that will be displayed in the library. Nosotros proporcionamos los legos, los niños construyen creaciones divertidas! Estas seran exhibidas en la biblioteca. Vegan Sushi Making Workshop Saturday, August 10, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Community Room You will learn about the ingredients, methods and tools needed. Also, the difference between sushi rice and rice and how to properly stack and roll. Registration required. Poetry Readings with Garlicky Group of Poets Saturday, August 10, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Downstairs Meeting Room Read whatever poetry you want to read and join in related discussions. PC Building from Scratch Workshop Saturday, August 10, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Community Room This presentation, geared towards ages 11-15, will cover PC components and tools needed, step-by-step building process, budgeting and Q&A. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Register to reserve your spot. Self-Care Saturday Saturday, August 17, 2:30 – 4 p.m., Community Room We will create personal care products with rosemary and mint for you to take home and enjoy. Please note, we will be using dried herbs, coconut oil, and essential oils. This program is for teens and adults. Please register. STEAM Program: Paper Skyscrapers (Grades 1-8) Tuesday, August 20, 6 – 7 p.m., the Nest We will learn about engineering skyscrapers and build a paper version. All supplies provided. En agosto, aprenderemos sobre la ingeniería de rascacielos y cómo construir nuestro propio rascacielos de papel. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados. ESL Class Session/Sesión de clase de inglés Mondays and Wednesdays, August 26 – November 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Reading Program This class session is for high beginners to low intermediate. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. Space is limited so registration is recommended. Esta sesión de clase es para principiantes altos hasta intermedios bajos. Únase a nosotros para aprender y mejorar sus habilidades para escuchar y hablar en inglés. El espacio es limitado por lo que se recomienda registrarse. Reading Buddies/Compañeros de Lectura Monday, August 26, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., the Nest/el Nido Each 15-minute session is with a specially trained therapy dog and their volunteer. Stop by the Children's Desk to register for a 15-minute reading session. ¡Cada sesión de 15 minutos es con un perro de terapia especialmente entrenado y su voluntario! Pasa por el Escritorio de Niños cada mes para registrarte para una sesión de lectura de 15 minutos. Pastel & Charcoal Drawing Class Tuesday, August 27, 2 – 4 p.m., Community Room All adult & teen artists are welcome. No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided. Please register. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. LOS ALTOS -- 13 S. San Antonio Road The Moon Dream Exhibit Through the month of August, Art Wall Viviana Leija-Sysak’s The Moon Dream art exhibition will be on display at the Art Wall. ESL Class Placement Test Thursday, August 1 – Friday, September 13, Conference Room This class session is for beginner and intermediate students to learn and improve English listening and speaking skills. Registration for a placement test is required. ESL classes will be Monday, Tuesdays & Fridays from September 3 – October 29. Toddler Storytime Wednesdays & Thursdays, August 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, & 29, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Orchard Room This interactive storytime is for early walkers, 1s and 2s. Free tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before storytime. ESL Conversation Club Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 1:30 – 3 p.m., Orchard Room Practice your English conversation skills with friends. This program is for those who speak basic English. No registration required. Preschool Storytime Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 3:30 – 4 p.m., Orchard Room Children 3-5 and their caregivers will enjoy stories, music, movement and more! Teen Dungeons and Dragons Social Club Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Conference Room Teens are welcome to drop in and watch the game. Right now the game is full, but we will occasionally have openings for new players. Please check in at the Adult Reference Desk. Let’s Make Origami (grades K-8) Friday, August 2, 4 – 5 p.m., Orchard Room Learn how to create origami designs from origami paper. All materials provided, no registration required. Baby Sign and Stay & Play Saturday, August 3, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Orchard Room Babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups are welcome to sing songs and learn signs to share with your baby. Please bring a blanket for your baby. After storytime, stay and play with age-appropriate toys. Monday Morning Meditation and Mindfulness Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, & 26, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Orchard Room Practice meditation for 20 minutes then ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. Bilingual Spanish Family Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe para familias Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Orchard Room Join us for stories, songs, and movement in Spanish and English. This program is designed for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. ¡Venga a la biblioteca para cuentos, canciones y movimiento en inglés y español! Este programa está diseñado para niños hasta 5 años de edad y sus cuidadores. Happier Aging Workshop Tuesday, August 6, 2 – 3 p.m., Orchard Room Learn about healthier and happier living at home. The workshop will share local resources including senior transportation, as well as safety tips in the home. Please register. The Whodunit? Mystery Book Club Wednesday, August 7, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m., Teen Room We will discuss Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby. Baby Storytime & Stay and Play Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, & 28, 1 – 2 p.m., Orchard Room Non-walking babies and their caregivers will enjoy songs, rhymes, gentle movement, short books and other fun. After storytime, enjoy the Stay & Play. Eating Disorders and Body Positivity Wednesdays, August 7, 4 – 5 p.m., Orchard Room Join us for an informational presentation about eating disorders and body positivity. Register online. Poetry Community Hour Wednesday, August 7, 7 – 8 p.m., Pod D Read your poetry, fiction or nonfiction, or just come to listen, talk and learn what’s new in modern poetry. Native California Oak Mysteries Thursday, August 8, 7 – 9 p.m., Orchard Room Of the some 600 species of oaks worldwide, roughly 21 are native to California. This talk will focus on understanding the recent historical identities of the surviving Santa Clara County oaks. Special Performance: Happy Birds Sat., August 10, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Orchard Room Enjoy more than 25 amazing tricks performed by talking and singing parrots. Free tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the performance. There are three performances. Board Game Sunday Sunday, August 11, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Orchard Room Come with family and friends for an afternoon of fun and games. We have board games for children, teens, and adults – plus LEGOs! Bay Area Games Day Saturday, August 17, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Orchard Room Come learn how to play a new board game or bring an old favorite. We welcome newcomers to hobby gaming and families with kids. Sunday CrafterNoon (all ages) Sunday, August 18, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Orchard Room This is a time to relax with the community and let your creativity shine. Watercolor Workshop for Adults Friday, August 23, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1 – 2:30 p.m., Orchard Room Work of Heart Studio will lead this workshop. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited, and content will be the same for both sessions. Please sign up for only one session per month. Furry Friends Reading Buddies Saturday, August 24, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Orchard Room Children can buddy up with a furry friend and read one-on-one from a favorite book. Register online. Now Read This Book Club Monday, August 26, 12 – 1:30 p.m., Orchard Room We will discuss The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet by Jeff Goodell. Los Altos Adult Book Discussion Tuesday, August 27, 7 – 8 p.m., Orchard Room We discuss mostly contemporary fiction titles. Space is limited. Email lpasternack@sccl.org to get monthly reminders. Wednesday Travel Nights Wednesday, August 28, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Orchard Room Let’s go on a stunning video journey on Antarctica and South Georgia Island. Earth-Independent Operations for Human Missions to Mars Thursday, August 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Orchard Room This talk will discuss the history of NASA’s human space flight missions and current approach to increasingly Earth-independent operations including advances in communication networks, advanced sensor networks, onboard intelligent systems and crew preparation. Writing Family History with AI Workshop Saturday, August 31, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Orchard Room Learn storytelling fundamentals from traditional tales to AI-generated narratives. Discover how AI can enhance your writing process and create captivating stories. Please register. MILPITAS -- 160 N. Main Street Decorate a Book Bag (Ages 7-12) Thursday, August 1, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Auditorium Drop in to decorate a book bag. Book bags available while supplies last. Brawl Stars Tournament (ages 12-18) Friday, August 2, 12 – 1:30 p.m., Program Room This is a bracket-style tournament with limited spots, so please arrive on time. Participants must bring their own charged phone. They will play in the “Friendly Duels” game mode and be allowed to ban one brawler each. Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Classes Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 1 – 3 p.m., Auditorium Relieve stress and anxiety, increase energy and vitality and improve physical health during these exercise sessions. Giảm căng thẳng và lo lắng, tăng năng lượng và sức sống, Cải thiện sức khỏe thể chất. Knit & Crochet Circle Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2 – 4 p.m., Conference Room Meet other yarn lovers while working on your latest project, get help when you are stuck and share ideas. Instruction available in Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati. No registration required. Materials not provided. Board Game Day Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Auditorium Learn different board games or play your favorite one. This program is open to ages 18+. Online registration is encouraged but not required. Fun with Art Presented by First5 Santa Clara County Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Auditorium or Activity Room Come make some art with us and learn about the resources provided at the resource center. ESL Conversation Club Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, & 28, 3 – 4 p.m., Conference Room Practice your English conversation skills with friends. This program is for adults who speak basic English. No registration required. Little Learners STEAM (ages 3-5) Tuesday, August 13, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Activity Room Each month we will learn, nurture curiosity and discover new things through engaging and fun activities. Registration is required. Parents must participate with their child. Siblings welcomed. Speculative Fiction Book Club Tuesday, August 13, 7 – 8 p.m., Auditorium We will discuss Recursion by Blake Crouch. Teen Intro to SQL Workshop (ages 12-18) Saturday, August 17, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Program Room Join us for a hands-on workshop on the basics of SQL (Structured Query Language). You’ll be learning about database querying and data analysis. Bring a laptop if you can. Register online. Open Creativity Craft Hour (Teens 13+ and Adults) Sunday, August 18, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Auditorium We will provide a variety of craft supplies, you bring the creativity! Walk-in while supplies last. Baby Bouncers Lapsit for Pre-walkers Tuesdays, August 20 & 27, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Activity Room This program focuses on traditional nursery rhymes, lap bounces, body rhymes, songs, very short and simple picture books. This program is designed for babies up to 12 months. Bilingual Mandarin/English Storytime Tuesdays, August 20 & 27, 6:30 – 7 p.m., Activity Room This 30- minute storytime features movement, sing, and action! The early literacy focus is on sharing stories and songs in English and Mandarin Chinese. 歡迎小朋友來到故事時間，這是以半 小時的雙中英語故事書, 兒歌, 手指謠, 玩遊戲為特色的内容。歡迎兒童們與家長褓母一同前來參加 ICAN Read! Wednesday, August 21, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Activity Room Join us for children's stories in Vietnamese and English that nurture imagination, and inspire a love for learning! Furthermore, children will be able to showcase and practice their creative abilities with a variety of crafts activities. Chương trình ICAN Read! mở ra một thế giới đầy màu sắc cùng nhiều câu truyện khơi dậy niềm yêu thích đọc sách ở trẻ. Ngoài ra, các bé có cơ hội thể hiện khả năng sáng tạo của mình thông qua các hoạt động thủ công. Toddler Storytime: 1s and 2s Together Thursdays, August 22 & 29, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Activity Room This storytime, aimed at 1 and 2 year olds, features lots of movement, singing and action. Preschool Storytime: 3s & 4s Budding Bookworms Thursdays, August 22 & 29, 6:30 – 7 p.m., Activity Room This storytime, aimed at 3 and 4 year olds, features longer picture books and flannel board stories and other storytelling activities and fingerplays. Family Storytime Saturdays, August 24 & 31, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Activity Room This 30-minute storytime features movement, singing and action with picture books, flannel board stories and fingerplays. Reading Buddies for Grades K-5 Saturday, August 24, 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 29, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Conference Room Join other poetry writers and appreciators of poetry. Rubik’s Cube Club for Teens/Tweens Fridays, August 30, September 6 & 13, 4 – 5 p.m., Program Room We will teach you everything you need to know to solve your first Rubik’s cube. Attendance for all three events is required. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible. Teen Book Club (ages 13 – 18) Saturday, August 31, 2 – 3 p.m., Program Room Peer-led and run, this will be a relaxed meeting to just chat. We will discuss Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. Snacks and refreshments provided. MORGAN HILL -- 660 W. Main Avenue Lunch at the Library Monday—Friday, Through August 9, 12 – 1 p.m. Free lunch meals for kids ages 0 – 18. No registration required. ¡Almuerzos Gratuitos para niños de 0 a 18 años! No es necesario registrarse. Tiny Tot Jamboree Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 11 – 11:45 a.m., Children’s Activity Room 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 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Babies (12 months and younger) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, music, movement and more! Bilingual Storytime for All Ages Saturdays, August 3, 17, 24, & 31, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m., Children’s Activity Room Join us for family fun with your little one! Stories, music, movement, and more! Storytimes are bilingual (Spanish/English). ¡Acompáñenos para divertirse en familia con su pequeño! ¡Cuentos, música, movimiento y más! Las horas de cuentos son bilingües (español/inglés). ESL Conversation Club Saturdays, August 3, 10, 17, & 24, 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. ¡Únase a nosotros para tener conversaciones divertidas y practicar el inglés! Este programa es para adultos de 18 años y mayores que hablan inglés básico. Zumba Mondays, August 5 & 19, 6 – 7 p.m., Program Room 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. Reading Buddies for Grades K-6 Mondays, August 5 & 19, 6 – 7 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Children can buddy up with a furry friend and read one-on-one from a favorite book. Please register. Sneaky Bugs with Beetlelady Tuesday, August 6, 1 – 3 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Join us for an interactive storytime about how bugs hide and how they defend themselves. Meet live bugs up close and make insect camouflage art. First Tuesday Knit-In Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Program 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 Wednesday, August 7, 7 – 8 p.m., Program Room We will discuss The Coworker by Freida McFadden. Safe Space Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth (ages 13-25) Fridays, August 9, 23, & 30, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Program Room LGBTQ+ youth are invited to play games, participate in group activities and discussions, and build community. No registration necessary. The 30th meetup is a special end-of-summer program. Cat’s Colors StoryWalk Concert Saturday, August 10, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Celebrate the launch of our StoryWalk® at Community Park with a concert featuring Sean’s Music Factory. Dungeons & Dragons Open House: An Introduction to Parents Saturday, August 10, 3 – 5 p.m., Community Room This talk will highlight the positive social benefits of tweens and teens participating in D&D. You will discover how learning the skills to fight imaginary dragons can help with real world problem solving, and how it can help kids develop a sense of teamwork and of agency. Bollywood Dance Class for Teens and Adults (ages 12+) Monday, August 12, 7 – 8 p.m., Program Room Not only will you get to groove to energetic Bollywood beats, but you’ll have the chance to explore a bit of South Asian culture and heritage. No registration required. Explore Your Creativity: Open Paint Session Tuesday, August 13, 6 – 8 p.m., Program Room We’ll have a limited supply of paint-by-number kits, canvas and paints available. Let your creative spirit guide you. Registration is not required. Essential Laptop Repair Skills Wednesday, August 14, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Learn the basic skills to repair a ThinkPad laptop. Practice how to clean, replace, and check the health of the laptop’s battery, RAM, fan, and screen. Do not bring your own device. Please note: laptops that are repaired in this program will go to a student or an adult in need. Library Ukulele Society Tuesday, August 20, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Bring your uke and music stand or come to listen and sing along! No registration required. Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (ages 11-18) Saturday, August 24, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., Program Room If you are looking for a group to play with, join us! Please note, by joining our club you are committing to playing twice a month for the entire Fall 2024 semester. We will meet eight times. This first session is important, as we will discuss the type of campaign, basic rules and expectations and more. Meditation at the Library Sunday, August 25, 2 – 3 p.m., Program Room Tune into the present moment, waken your senses and cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. No registration required. Western States Adventures with Road Scholar Saturday, August 31, 12 – 1 p.m., Program Room Explore the Channel Islands near Ventura, Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, Oregon’s Central Coast and San Juan Islands in Washington. D&D Miniatures Painting Class for Teens (ages 11-18) Saturday, August 31, 2:30 – 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room We will provide the supplies and instruction. Experience with Dungeons and Dragons is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Please register online. SARATOGA -- 13650 Saratoga Avenue Glass Exhibit Through August, Main Lobby Glass Display Enjoy glass artist Mark Fisher’s beautiful, decorative glass art pieces. Drop In Tech Help Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, & 22, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Oak Room Our volunteer can provide one-on-one help with using laptops, tablets, or cell phones. Help is on a first-come, first served basis. Baby Storytime (12 months or younger) Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Community Room Join us for stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Family Storytime Saturdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Community Room Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Orchard Room Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. Writing Family History with AI Workshop Sunday, August 4, 1 – 3 p.m. Learn storytelling fundamentals from traditional tales to AI-generated narratives. Discover how AI can enhance your writing process and create captivating stories. Please register. Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club Tuesday, August 6, 7 – 8 p.m., Orchard Room We will be discussing The Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan. Stop by the Adult Reference Desk to sign up for the meeting and pick up a copy of the book. Knit & Crochet Circle Wednesday, August 7, 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. Chinese Book Club - 中文書友會 Thursday, August 8, 10:15 a.m. – 12 p.m., Orchard Room The discussion is primarily in Mandarin. The August book selection is AI科學家李飛飛的視界之旅 ( 李飛飛 著 ; 廖月娟, 林俊宏 譯)/The Worlds I See by Dr. Fei-Fei Li. Seasons of Birds at Shoreline Park Tuesday, August 13, 7 – 8 p.m. Local author/photographer Karen Gough shares a narrated presentation of original photographs and video about the wide variety of birds found at Shoreline Park. Register online. Board Game Night for Adults Monday, August 19, 6 – 8 p.m., Maple Room Drop in and enjoy a variety of board games. All About Seed Saving Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Community Room Learn the science of seed saving and how to successfully save seeds for future uses. Also, get tips of seed storage, share and exchange with local gardeners. Band Jam Session Tuesdays, August 20 & 27, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Community Room Grab your guitar or ukulele and let’s jam! Beginning Guitar Class for Adults Tuesdays, August 20—September 24, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Community Room This 6-week series is designed for the novice/beginner guitar player. Space is limited. Please register only if you can commit to coming all 6 classes. Digital Literacy Class Thursday, August 29, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Maple Room Learn basic computer skills, practice accessing the internet and how to stay safe online. WOODLAND – 1975 Grant Road Monday Meditation and Mindfulness Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, & 26, 7 – 7:30 p.m. Practice meditation for 20 minutes then ask questions for 10 minutes with the instructor. Family Storytime: Birds Sunday, August 11, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Backyard Patio Join us in the backyard of the library for stories, songs, fingerplays as we enjoy a bird-themed storytime. Dress for the weather! Woodland Adult Book Discussion Tuesday, August 13, 2 – 3:15 p.m. We discuss mostly contemporary fiction and nonfiction titles. Space is limited. Email lpasternack@sccl.org to get monthly reminders. Family Storytime: Music Sunday, August 25, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Backyard Patio Join us in the backyard of the library for stories, songs, fingerplays as we enjoy a music-themed storytime. Dress for the weather! ONLINE EVENTS (Please register online) Drawing for Kidz Bop Concert Tickets Thursday, August 1 – Saturday, August 31 Kidz Bop is a children’s music group that makes family friendly covers of popular songs. The group is performing at Shoreline Amphitheatre on September 22. Enter to win a Family 4-pack of tickets. One entry per family, multiple entries will be disqualified. Enter on our website. Online English Conversation Club Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Meet new friends and practice English together. Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Jennifer Levasseur Wednesday, August 7, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dr. Levasseur will guide you through the Smithsonian’s Behind the Scenes at the Space Station. Virtual Author Talk: Irina Smith, Ph. D. Thursday, August 15, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hear the constructive and healthy ways to approach the college applications process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “Golden Ticket.” Virtual Author Talk: Shelby Van Pelt Wednesday, August 21, 4 – 5 p.m. We’re thrilled to host a conversation with acclaimed author Shelby Van Pelt whose debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures, became an instant New York Times bestseller and a Read with Jenna selection.