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CUPERTINO LIBRARY
MONTHLY REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2018
Our Cupertino Library monthly report highlights the diverse collections, programs, and
outreach our staff provide to our Cupertino community. For more information, please
contact me at 408.446.1677 or at cvaresio@sccl.org. – Clare Varesio, Community Librarian
DID YOU KNOW?
One link can take you to all of Santa Clara County Library District’s online
content - https://www.sccl.org/eLibrary. Visit this page to gain access to
the wealth of amazing resources we offer, including free access to
popular magazines and newspapers, Safari Tech eBooks, Rosetta Stone,
Lynda.com, Universal Class, Brainfuse HelpNow tutoring, and more. Don’t
forget about our eBooks and eAudiobooks! Use your SCCLD library card to log on today.
AUGUST 2018 CIRCULATION STATISTICS
2018 2017
NEW PATRONS 827 864
VISITORS 82,209 75,845
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED 167 - - -
ADULT & TEEN CIRCULATION 92,404 85,234
CHILDREN'S CIRCULATION 128,802 123,979
OVERDRIVE EBOOK CIRCULATION 7,651 4,492
TOTAL CIRCULATION 221,206 209,213
LIBRARY NEWS
Cupertino City Council recognized Cupertino Library at their
September 18 meeting with a proclamation for our library’s extended
hours of service, which began June 1. We thank them for their support
of our library!
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SEPTEMBER 2018 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
2018 2017
ADULT PROGRAMS 18 23
TEEN PROGRAMS 2 4
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS 15 16
SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS 19 20
TOTAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS 54 63
ADULT PROGRAM ATTENDANCE 804 956
TEEN PROGRAM ATTENDANCE 22 73
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM ATTENDANCE 945 1,113
SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM ATTENDANCE 601 921
TOTAL PROGRAM ATTENDANCE 2,372 3,063
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Storytime is in full swing at the Cupertino Library. This month alone we
were joined by over 600 kids and caregivers to sing, read, and dance
with us. With storytimes ranging from babies through school age, we
have something for everyone. Thank you to the Friends of the Library
for supporting our storytimes! We were also very excited to welcome
musician, author, and educator, Jose Luis Orozco for a musical
celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. His performance included
classic kid’s tunes such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and popular hits
like The Macarena and La Bamba.
ADULT & TEEN PROGRAMS
September has been a busy month for programs. Notable highlights include the last courtyard
concert, with harpist Adele Stinson and Community Poetry Night with Cupertino Poet Laureate
Kaecey McCormick. We also featured the next in our Wellness series with Dr. Ronesh Sinha, who
spoke to a large crowd on natural approaches to dealing with cholesterol and heart disease.
This month also featured new programs, including one-on-one appointments with a nutritionist, and
Welcoming Week, which offered drop-in appointments with attorneys specializing in immigration
issues.
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We were also pleased with our National Voter Registration Day efforts. Many thanks to the
League of Women Voters and teen volunteers who staffed our lobby table all day Tuesday,
September 25, highlighting the importance of voting and reminding all about voting in the
upcoming November election.
Matt Lorenzo, teen librarian, worked with slam poet Mighty Mike McGee to offer two teen poetry
workshops this month. On October 3, they will offer our second Teen Poetry Slam, open to all
teens, and supported by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
SEPTEMBER 2018 LIBRARY OUTREACH
2018 2017
OUTREACH EVENTS 10 18
OUTREACH ATTENDANCE 385 1,840
TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS * 795
Cupertino Library was out and about at numerous locations in our community this month, including
Fall Festival, the Mandarin Language Cultural Center, the Lincoln Elementary School book fair, and
regular visits to the Senior Center and Cupertino preschools. Our Go Go Biblio also made
appearances at the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and the Citywide Garage Sale!
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UPCOMING OCTOBER 2018 PROGRAMS
We thank the Friends of the Cupertino Library and the Cupertino Library Foundation for their
generous support of our library programs! To view all upcoming events, visit
https://www.sccl.org/Locations/Cupertino.
WEDNESDAY, October 3, 7:00 pm, Quinlan Center – Second Annual Teen Poetry Slam *
THURSDAYS, October 4, 18, November 1, 15, 12:00 pm, Library Story Room - Lunch Hour Language
Artists: Workshop Series 2: The Art of Recklessness with Cupertino Poet Laureate Kaecey
McCormick
SATURDAYS, October 6, 13, 10:00 am, Library Story Room – Teen Math and Coding Workshop *
WEDNESDAY, October 10, 4:00 pm, Library Story Room – Make Your Own Costumes for Kids *
WEDNESDAYS, October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, Library Story Room – SCORE: Simple Steps to
Start Your Business *
MONDAY, October 15, 4:00 pm, Library Story Room – Spookmobile Visits School Age Storytime
THURSDAY, October 18, 4:00 pm, Library Story Room – LEGO Club
SATURDAY, October 20, 2:00 pm, Community Hall – Diwali Music and Dance Showcase
WEDNESDAY, October 24, 7:00 pm, Community Hall - League of Women Voters: Pros and Cons on
the November Election Ballot
SATURDAY, October 27, 10:30 am, Library Courtyard – Halloween Dance Party and Costume
Parade
* Registration Required
Don’t forget! Friends of the Cupertino Library Used Book Sale, Saturday, 10/13 and Sunday, 10/14
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October 2018
Commission Report
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
News Literacy at the Library
With so many news sources currently
available, how can you be sure what you are
reading is credible and accurate? In
celebration of Information Literacy Awareness
Month in October, SCCLD is hosting a talk by
former journalist, professor and media
researcher Dr. John McManus, on October 13
at the Gilroy Library. He will offer his candid
perspective and practical method to
separating real from fake or misleading news.
Dr. McManus is the author of Don’t Be Fooled: A Citizen’s Guide to News and Information in
the Digital Age. McManus’ first book, Market-Driven Journalism: Let the Citizen Beware?, won
the Society of Professional Journalists’ Research Award in 1994. His second book, Detecting
Bull: How to Identify Bias and Junk Journalism in Print, Broadcast and on the Wild Web, won
the same award in 2009 and has been adopted in courses at more than 20 universities.
McManus founded and directed GradeTheNews.org while at Stanford University, a website
that did for news in the San Francisco Bay Area what Consumer Reports does for toaster
ovens — rate the most popular newscasts and newspapers head-to-head. The project ran for
seven years with funding from the Knight, Ford and Gerbode foundations.
Fake News and News Literacy
Special Guest: Dr. John McManus
Date: Saturday, Oct 13 from 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: Gilroy Library
Consumer Health Awareness
In a continued effort to provide consumer health programs to our community, SCCLD is
offering important information sessions around Medicare in October and November and
sessions to help inform the community about diabetes prevention and prediabetes awareness
starting in November.
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Nearly eight million Californians are over the age
of 60, with estimates showing a 40% increase in
this population by 2030. SCCLD is partnering
with Sourcewise, the local Health Insurance
Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)
administrator, to roll out a series of events at our
libraries starting in October. A HICAP Medicare
enrollment specialist will cover the following
topics:
Overview of Medicare
Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): who it is for and what can be done
Moving Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage during the AEP
2019 Medicare Advantage HMO and Medicare Prescription Drug plan offerings
Highlights of other Medicare changes in 2019
These events are intended for both existing Medicare recipients who want to change their
plans and newcomers to the program. Participants will receive one-on-one assistance in
enrolling or changing their plans.
October/November Events: Medicare Q&A with HICAP
Saratoga Library: Wednesday, Oct 17 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Los Altos Library: Monday, Nov 5 from 10:00am – 11:30am
Cupertino Library: Tuesday, Nov 6 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm (with Mandarin translator)
Campbell Library: Wednesday, Nov 7 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Gilroy Library: Thursday, Nov 15 from 1:30pm – 3:30pm (with Spanish translator)
According to a study conducted by the County of
Santa Clara Public Health Department,
approximately half of adults in Santa Clara County
are estimated to have prediabetes, most of them
not aware of their risk. In November, SCCLD will
offer pre-diabetes workshops run by a Registered
Dietitian Nutritionist or Nutrition Expert/Nutrition
Educator (for Gilroy Library classes) for those who
are seeking to prevent and/or manage prediabetes
and Type 2 diabetes.
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November Events: Prediabetes Awareness
Saratoga Library: Friday, Nov 2 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Gilroy Library: Saturday, Nov 3 from 10:00am - 11:30am (English)
Tuesday, Nov 6 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm (Spanish)
Cupertino Library: Monday, Nov 5 from 11:00am - 12:30pm
Campbell Library: Thursday, Nov 8 from 10:00am - 11:30am
Milpitas Library: Thursday, Nov 15 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
California Library Association Conference:
The 2018 California Library Association conference will be held November 9-11 in Santa
Clara. It is a special opportunity to have the conference right in our backyard. For
registration details and more information see https://conference.cla-net.org/2018/
All of our library
commissioners are
invited to a reception on
November 9 from
3:30pm – 5:30pm
to meet with other
library leaders from
Silicon Valley. “We Are
Stronger Together,” is
sponsored by Pacific
Library Partnership,
Silicon Valley Library
System. The guest
speakers are Joe
Simitian, President,
Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors
and Joint Powers
Authority Board member
for SCCLD, and Lisa M.
Gillmor, Mayor, City of
Santa Clara. The event will take place at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Great America
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Room 2, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Please RSVP by
November 5, 2018, https://tinyurl.com/y8ksmt4s
Following the reception there will also be two events of interest. The Exhibit Hall will open at
6:30 and admission is free. Browsing the exhibit area is an engaging way to learn about
library trends and view the latest products from library vendors. In addition, the California
Public Library Advocates will be holding an awards dinner https://www.cpladvocates.org/
Joint Powers Authority Board Meeting:
The upcoming JPA meeting is scheduled for October 25 and will include the following agenda
items:
Election of 2019 JPA officers
Year-end Service and Financial Reports
Proposal to add staffing and hours
Date: Thursday, Oct 25
Time: 1:30pm
Location: 1370 Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Library Trends:
Information Literacy Awareness Month
In recognition of Information Literacy Awareness Month, we share an opinion piece recently
published in the Washington Post and offer recommended reading of “Palaces for the
People,” by author and sociologist Eric Klinenberg. “Palaces of the People” describes libraries
as “the textbook example of social infrastructure in action.” (Source: Washington Post
September 18, 2018)
Public libraries also embody the essence of democracy—a place where everyone is welcome
and have equal access to resources and services. We are proud to represent SCCLD and
thank you for your continued support to offer a reliable, non-biased source of information and a
community haven where everyone is welcome.
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Want to defend democracy? Start with your public library.
By Katrina vanden Heuvel
Columnist
September 18
Benning Neighborhood Library in
Washington in 2011. (Astrid Riecken/For
The Washington Post)
In “Harry Potter and the Chamber of
Secrets,” the character Ron — channeling his friend Hermione — says to Harry Potter: “When
in doubt, go to the library.” In the United States today, there is plenty to doubt.
Complex arguments are being whittled down to 280 characters. And of course, the president
has made more than 5,000 false or misleading statements in about 600 days. Just last week,
he falsely claimed that 3,000 Puerto Ricans “did not die in the two hurricanes.”
Lies have become too commonplace in the United States, so the American people need a
place where they can go to get the truth. Ron is right. Go to your public library.
Public libraries provide information in an era of misinformation. They offer facts and nuance.
They offer the opportunity for enlightenment. They offer every visitor the resources they need
to find answers. The American Library Association reports that many public libraries are, for
instance, “developing programs to help community members spot ‘fake news’ and evaluate
information online.”
It’s not surprising, then, that in a time such as this, people are turning to their local library for
information. Pew Research Center recently found that 87 percent of millennials say the library
“helps them find information that is trustworthy and reliable.” Seventy-four percent of baby
boomers say the same.
It’s also not surprising that the Trump administration doesn’t seem to like libraries. Earlier this
year, the administration moved to cut funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
In late August, the Senate, rebuffing the administration, approved a funding increase for the
institute. As Sue Halpern, a scholar in residence at Middlebury College, explained in the
Nation, the institute has been “crucial for sustaining libraries, especially those in struggling
urban neighborhoods and rural areas.”
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In communities across the country, local libraries are struggling to stay open, and funding for
local libraries is on the chopping block. Right now, in Mobile, Ala., a budget proposal is on the
table that could lead to shorter hours or fewer programs within the library system there. If
passed, the impact of such a cut would be significant. Scott Kinney, the director of the Mobile
Public Library, stated, “We are probably the most widely used city and county resource.”
Where communities have come together to defend this valuable resource, in places such
as Fort Wayne, Ind., and Columbus, Miss., there has been some success. Boulder, Colo., is
currently grappling with proposed budget cuts that would drop the Carnegie Library for Local
History’s hours from 25 to four each week. A coalition of local historians and researchers is
pushing back, with activists peppering the library commission with emails and protesting at one
of their meetings. Now, policymakers and staff in Boulder are working to rearrange the budget
to keep the same library hours. “We heard loud and clear from community that Carnegie was
too important to cut,” Boulder Mayor Suzanne Jones said.
Public libraries are essential for communities. While the powers that be attack the humanities
(and sometimes, it seems, humanity itself), libraries provide research materials and books that
can foster awareness and understanding. They provide the underserved a chance to be
served and a shared space for community members.
Teenagers head to the library after school to study. Seniors visit the library to socialize. And
millions of Americans who may not have a quality Internet connection at home go to the library
to get online. After all, almost every public library in the United States provides access to the
Internet. Some libraries even provide career training and job preparation.
In his new book “Palaces for the People,” recently reviewed by South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete
Buttigieg, sociologist Eric Klinenberg describes libraries as “the textbook example of social
infrastructure in action.” They are also a textbook example of democracy in action: Public
libraries strive to be places where everyone is welcome and offer resources that everyone can
access. They bring people together.
That is true in Joplin, Mo. In 2011, a tornado destroyed up to a quarter of Joplin. The local
library was spared. Still, when the town rebuilt, it decided to build a new library in a section that
was among the worst hit. The new library is about 23,000 square feet larger than the old one
and has indoor and outdoor spaces for the community to gather. It’s a symbol of rebirth for
Joplin. Its slogan? “At the center of it all.”
Public libraries are at the center of our communities and our democracy. At the same time,
they are, as Klinenberg wrote in an op-ed for the New York Times, “out of sync with the market
logic that dominates our world.” That’s a good thing. With so much inequality and
balkanization, public libraries are critical within the public sphere and, when fully supported,
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represent the best of government at work. They uphold the virtues of equality and community.
If your library is under threat, it’s worth defending.
View the article online at: https://wapo.st/2xMh3gO
Report from the Mayor’s Meeting, 10/3/2018
Teen Commission
Bobatino! was a great success, 600 attendees
https://cupertinotoday.com/2018/09/04/bobatino/
Commission Continues to refine and work on Work Plan, including an upcoming Hackathon
Fine Arts Commission
Postponing selection for Distinguished and Emerging Artist Awards from planned September
date
Art in Unexpected Places programs, continuing
Discussion:
Fine Arts Rep asked Mayor about Performing Arts Center component of Tier 2 Vallco Plan
Interim City Manager said:
Staff is doing a Feasibility Study, evaluating sustainability of the Center, including construction
financing and use (ability to attract talent, usage by schools). Proposal is a 600 seat venue with
additional ‘Second Stage’ seating 200; very like the MV PA Center
Feasibility Study may go to City Council 10/16
I asked about coordination additionally with SCCLD staff and use for library programs.
She assured me they are considering this and it will be part of the study and city staff
has appropriate contacts. I was not convinced and no details were forthcoming.
Parks and Rec Rep asked: Is the Center outside of the Parks and Rec Master Plan
Answer—yes
Housing Commission
Nothing to report
Planning Commission
Nothing to report, as their current work is superseded by ongoing City Council hearings on
Vallco Plan
Park and Rec Commission
Master plan in works, 20y vision
Working on 1-5y priorities
Talking about Teen Center and Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA)
Mayor—county released $10M for all-inclusive playground, CC responding
Commission—pre-approved some locations and designs in anticipation of release of this
opportunity
Mayor—going to ask for $2M allocated to our ‘region’ (plus $1.2M from city)
Sustainability Commission
Commission entertained a speaker from the Citizens Climate Lobby; presentation on
governmental carbon pricing; Canada successfully working with such a system
Public Works plans for distributing three layer garbage bins (recycling, food, trash) sometime
next year, preparing outreach program and training. Purpose is to more effectively separate
organic food waste/wet waste from organic garden waste to create more valuable and usable
waste streams from these components.
Note: I learned that if you put your wet/food waste in a white plastic bag within your yard waste
receptacle it is separated at collection.
There was a short discussion about the possibility previously raised in City Council
considerations raising storm drain fees for maintenance. Comparison to PA were drawn; PA
rates currently much higher per year ($90 vs $12 for residential customers). Pros and Cons, but
this matter is not currently before the City Council.
Library Commission
“The Great Courses” through RBDigital; download or stream
Dates: Friends of the Library Book Sale 10/13-14
Thanked the Mayor for the Proclamation for Extended Hours received 9/18
Provided data, emphasized # visitors, passport apps, ebooks (which increased over last year’s
similar period by almost 2x)
Noted #’s of programs and attendance for adults and teens has been trending down over the
most recent two months in 2017 compared to 2018. Commissioners are concerned about the
role of availability and suitability of program rooms. However, noted this short trend may not be
indicative and many other factors pertain to attendance. It’s a data point we are watching.
New SCCLD survey activity upcoming
Reported our Work Plan is in process, responding to feedback from the consolidation exercise
Provided detail on past and present Poet Laureate activities, including uniqueness of this asset
to Cupertino along with the essential role of Library Commissioners in the inception and
maintenance of the program
•Teen Poetry Slam tonight (10/3)
•Lunch Hour Language Artists Workshop Series #2, October has the second in the four
workshop series titled “The Art of Recklessness” (10/4 and 10/18)
•Community Poetry Night 12/13
•Start the New Year with Poetic Beginnings 1/29 to get ready for second Community Poetry
Night in February
Bike/Ped Commission
10/27 Cupertino Fall Bike Festival
Public Works Transportation improvements, bike land construction starting on McClellan this
month
Interim City Manager says the construction will not begin until November, after communication
and outreach.
Tech Commission
Finalizing their Work Plan to include
—Smart Cities initiative
—Cellular coverage and broadband infrastructure
Considering engaging City Economic Development staff (encourage and incubate start-up
businesses) and plans for Teen Center
Commission subcommittee on infrastructure needs, plans to survey city in combination with
other survey instrument
Laying fiber? PA has done it, going to get a presentation from them
Planning general IT/Tech workshops for teens
Public Safety Commission
National ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event today, 2 community members attended
Child car seat inspection event; 35 inspected/14 given away
Explore collaboration with Fine Arts and Teens; issue is car break-ins; maybe poster contest to
find something attractive enough for businesses to want to display
Exploring educational event: “Bike thefts, what to look for in a bike lock”
Respectfully submitted, Rose Grymes