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Ro Khanna & Mayor Darcy Paul • Site Tour #2 video: published in mid -November • Ribbon -Cutting and GALA event: April 29 • Monthly Social Media updates • Monthly Website updates 'hank You UPERTINJ Library Commission Meeting April b, 2022 Presentations Item 4 Cupertino Poet Laureate Program and 2023-25 Poet Laureate Selection Process LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 4 Page 1 of 5 Cupertino Poet Laureate Program and 2023-25 Selection Process 1 CUPERTINO Agenda Background • Position Requirements • Sub -Committee and Selection Process • Proposed Timeline • Recommended Action 2 LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 4 Page 2 of 5 Background • Established in 2010 by the Library Commission • Provides residents programs, workshops, and events Honorary, volunteer position Practicing poet with professional recognition 3 Position Requirements "10 CUPERTINO POET LAUREATE Celebrate Creativity • Must be 21 or over • Lived or worked in Cupertino for at least two years • Active poet who has been published or publicly recognized • Filled through application, interview, and selection process 4 LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 4 Page 3 of 5 Selection Process Selection Committee • Shall oversee the selection of the Cupertino Poet Laureate • Composed of: ❑ Two Library Commissioners ❑ Two Fine Arts Commissioners ❑ One Friends of the Library representative ❑ Two Library Foundation members ❑ One DeAnza College English Department representative 5 Selection Process Applications • Selection Committee is responsible for promoting the application process • Selection Committee reviews applications and selects smaller pool for interviews A LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 4 Page 4 of 5 Selection Process Candidate Recommendation and Approval Selection Committee conducts candidate interviews Candidate is recommended by the Selection Committee to the Library Commission If approved by Library Commission, candidate recommendation will go to City Council for final consideration and adoption of a resolution LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 4 Page 5 of 5 Recommended Action Discuss the Poet Laureate Program and select a sub- committee to outreach and establish the selection committee for the 2023-25 Poel Laureate selection process. 10 Library Commission Meeting April 6, 2022 Presentations Item 8 Monthly Update Reports LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 Cupertino Community Librarian Report Page 1 of 4 Cupertino Library Commission APRIL 2022 April will be an exciting month at Cupertino Library! Not only do we celebrate National Library Week, in person events return, and we look forward to the grand opening of our library expansion project - CLARE VARESIO, COMMUNITY LIBRARIAN LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 Cupertino Community Librarian Report Page 2 of 4 Warbler Announcing Spring at Morning, A Hmrdaeshe kmw that spring has come to then -Id? Fmm nithin the cage where he sakes from sleep at daehxeak— thesaund of a nzrbla's E. Auth-(s): Shot .(>38-4gg) - 93,675 Items Borrowed 93,247 Items Returned 36,836 LibraryVisitors 238 Passport Applications 210 Hidden Crayons Found LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 Cupertino Community Librarian Report Page 3 of 4 66L L 5 R Library Highlight COMMUNITY CONNLCTIONS Library Highlight 16129 11►[m7m, 41*7 LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 Cupertino Community Librarian Report Page 4 of 4 ThankYou Learn more at sccld.org CUPERTINO LIBRARY April 2022 rI At lk Learn more about the 2021 Artist Awards on the city of Cupertino's website. THIS MONTH AT THE LIBRARY: LIBRARY EXPANSION SAVE THE DATE Save the date for Friday, April 29 as the city of Cupertino celebrates the grand opening of our library expansion project. For more details, visit the city of Cupertino's website. ESL CONVERSATION CLUB RETURNS Join this popular program in person to improve your English listening and speaking skills and learn about other cultures in a supportive environment. Register to attend each session online. BY THE NUMBERS March 2022 93,675 Items Borrowed 36,836 Library Visitors 93,247 Items Returned 238 Passport Applications 210 Hidden Crayons Found BOOK A ROOM FOR MEETING OR STUDY Reserve a room at Cupertino Library by booking the Torre Meeting Room or Think Tank Meeting Room. Find more information on our website. SCCLD.ORG April 2022 CHECK THIS OUT! Library staff recommend favorite childhood reads.. Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar - Short stories about a school that's a little strange, but also very sensible. Don't forget to grab the sequels too. For middle grade readers. ®•-� �� ■ George and Martha by James •i Marshall - the adventures of r two hippo best friends. Each story is short and sweet which o !� makes for easy reading and ® listening. For young readers and listeners. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett - A little girl is sent to a boarding school in England and treated like a princess until her father passes away, and all his money is lost; it was made into a movie AA � several times. For middle grade readers. MARK YOUR dmh CALENDAR `-10 Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Wednesday, April 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cupertino Library Lobby ESL Conversation Club Tuesdays, April 12, 19, 26, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Cupertino Library Second Floor Teen Paint Chip Poetry Workshop Wednesday, April 13, '7:00 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Teen Group Study Room SCCLD.ORG LITERATURE p/ RESOURCES sccld.org/literature/ April is National Poetry Month! Check out Granger's World of Poetry to find a new poem to read today. The Columbia Granger's World of Poetry provides access to full -text poems, citations, commentaries, biographies, and a poetry glossary. Includes selections of current and foreign language poems. Other literature resources you can access for free with your library card include Literary Reference Center Plus and Literature Criticism by Gale. Looking for the right word? Don't forget to access the Oxford English Dictionary, also available for free 24/7 with your library card. DON'T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY CARD! 1 oiscon ­7 Don't have a library card? Visit Cupertino Library or sign up for an eCard online at sccld.org/card-application/. Santa Mara county i b ra rydistrict cupWino library santaa Clara county i b ra rydistrict April 2022 Library Stakeholder Report Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian National Library Week The theme of this year's National Library Week (April 3-9) is "Connect with your Library." Libraries are a place for people of all ages to connect in person, connect through shared interests, connect to online resources and, increasingly, to connect virtually. As part of the celebration of this week, you are invited to take part in daily activities. LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 County Librarian Monthly Report Page 1 of 9 NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2022 ■d librarya.; • Sunday, April 3: Check out our 24/7 Online Library. SCCLD has an ever-growing collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital music and streaming movies for you to explore. Resources have been helpfully arranged by general subject to make them easier to find, whatever your goal. Entertainment, help with school, great reads, we have them all. Monday, April 4: The workweek starts off with the release of the American Library Association's State of America's Libraries Report, which has a wealth of data about library use nationwide. The Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2021 list will also be released, a hot topic this year with efforts by some groups to limit access to certain books. • Tuesday, April 5: National Library Workers Day, a time to thank the many great individuals who staff and provide support to our libraries. To each of you, THANK YOU for your involvement, support and contributions to make SCCLD one of the Top Ten Library Systems in the nation with a budget of more than $30 million, according to Library Journal. We have created a video to show how much we appreciate you. • Wednesday, April 6: National Library Outreach Day, which gives us a chance to highlight the great work of our Bookmobile team, along with the Library District's BookDash service, community outreach activities and community partners. • Thursday, April 7: Take Action for Libraries Day, a time when those who care about library priorities contact elected officials and others to advocate for important issues. You can also follow your local library on social media and tell us what connections you've made thanks to the library. Share stories on our social media sites (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) @SCCLD about services the library has provided that have made a difference in your life and be sure that everyone in your household has an active library account. • Friday, April 8: Have you signed everyone in your household up for a library account? It's easy to do. Just go into any SCCLD library or Bookmobile stop. Within a few minutes they will have a card that grants them full access to our physical and online collections. There are even three new interactive card designs to choose between. For those who only need a digital account you can easily sign up for one on our website, which will grant you access to our 24/7 Online Library, which is constantly adding great new resources. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell I Cupertino Gilroy I Los Altos I Los Altos Hills I Milpitas I Monte Sereno I Morgan Hill I Saratoga santa Clara county i b ra rydistrict LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 County Librarian Monthly Report Page 2 of 9 • Saturday, April 9: The weekend is a great time to reread one of your favorite books or discover a new favorite with a suggestion from any of our knowledgeable librarians or find a good book on our website. SCCLD Strategic Planning Happy National Library Week! There are over 16,600 public libraries throughout the United States. And while each is unique to the community it serves, the Library Bill of Rights first adopted by the American Library Association in 1939 consists of statements of basic principles that govern the service of all libraries. SCCLD is honored to serve our communities as forums for information and ideas, always looking to how the library can best meet resident needs. To develop this vision, the Library District is consulting with Constructive Disruption to create a fresh strategic plan to bring our libraries forward with innovative services, relevant resources and exciting programs. Opportunities for public input include focus groups with key community groups, commissions and other city leaders and an online public survey. The online survey will launch in April, and you will be sent an email to participate, or you can click on the link from our website when available. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey to inform the important work to make your library the very best it can be. Happy Spring! Spring is here with warmer, longer days. Many families are getting ready for spring break and looking for activities to keep kids learning and growing. The Library offers a number of Early Learning events for young children and will soon be hosting in -person storytimes as well! Teens can find several resources that may interest them on our Teens' webpage. From Teens STREAM+ videos for and by teens, to book recommendations around numerous themes, to links to upcoming library events, there is a lot to keep them connected. Poetry Month Happenings April is National Poetry Month and for Tshaka Campbell, his first as County poet Poet Laureate. In this honorary position, he has been featuring previous County Poet Laureate's on his new official Poet Laureate Facebook page. laureate Santa clara Campbell is also promoting a new Bringing the Light initiative, which county seeks original poems (up to three) from local residents about their feelings Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell I Cupertino Gilroy I Los Altos I Los Altos Hills I Milpitas I Monte Sereno I Morgan Hill I Saratoga santa Mara county i b ra rydistrict LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 County Librarian Monthly Report Page 3 of 9 and experiences over the past three years. Selected poems will be featured in an Anthology and some will be included in a light projection installation and/or a partnership with the VTA titled "Words in Motion." The Library's website has a page devoted to poetry events at our libraries, including some featuring the County Poet Laureate. You can also find works by a variety of poets in our collection. Financial Literacy Month IOF � April is more than just the month our state and federal taxese°� r are due. It's also a time to build u our financial literacy to p Y g 'f help prepare for retirement, education expenses for our kids, and life in general. Our librarians have compiled a list of some of the best resources for you around this important topic. ° We also have a Smart Investinq page on our website with links to several free library resources that patrons will find useful for financial planning. Join us for In -Person Programs in April We know our littlest patrons and their families have been eagerly waiting for our beloved storytimes to return to the library. We appreciate your patience. Good news! We will be offering many in -person programs and services in April, which includes both in -person events and the use of community rooms by the public. For a full list of programs, visit our events calendar. To reserve a meeting or Community room, visit our website. Everyone is welcome at the library! Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell I Cupertino Gilroy I Los Altos I Los Altos Hills I Milpitas I Monte Sereno I Morgan Hill I Saratoga santa Mara county i b ra rydistrict LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 County Librarian Monthly Report Page 4 of 9 SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT APRIL 2022 EVENTS "All libraries will be closed and services unavailable on Sunday, April 17 in observance of Easter" CAMPBELL EXPRESS LIBRARY-1 West Campbell Avenue, Room 46 Special Author Visit: Masha Rumer Tuesday, April 5, 7 — 8 p.m., Orchard City Banquet Hall Author Masha Rumer will discuss her book, Parenting with an Accent. Her visit includes a reading and a lively discussion about balancing multiple cultures, bilingualism, parenting traditions and more. Please register online. ESL Conversation Club Tuesdays, April 12, 19, & 26,130 p.m. — 2:30 p.m., Room M-50 at Campbell Community Center Practice your English conversation skills with friends. Please register online. Travel Program: Iran Tuesday, April 19, 7:15 — 8:45 p.m., Orchard City Banquet Hall Watch a video presentation that shares the art and architectural glories of the Persian civilization. CUPERTINO--10800 Torre Avenue Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Wednesday, April 6, 10 a.m. —12 p.m., Ground Floor Lobby Get rid of old medicines easily! Stop by to get free mail -back envelopes for expired prescription and over the counter medicines. Teen Paint Chip Poetry Workshop Wednesday, April 13, 7 — 8:30 p.m., Teen Group Study Room, Upstairs Use paint chips to craft unexpected and surprising poems. No poetry experience necessary. Online registration required due to limited space. santa Mara county i b ra rydistrict GILROY -- 350 W. Sixth Street Snack Break at Gilroy Library Mondays -Fridays, 3 -5 p.m. (except holidays and school breaks) LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 County Librarian Monthly Report Page 5 of 9 Visit the children's area near the Nest room to grab a snack, while supplies last. Knitting & Crochet Weekly Meetup Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21, & 28, 1 — 4 p.m., Upstairs Quiet Study 8 Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help and meet new people! No registration necessary. Open Poetry Readings with Garlicky Group of Poets Saturday, April 9, 3:30 — 4:30 p.m., Downstairs Meeting Room Read whatever poetry you want to read and join in related discussions. No registration necessary. Safe Space Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth Tuesday, April 12, 4 — 6 p.m., Downstairs 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. ESL Class for Beginners Mondays and Wednesdays, April 18, 20, 25, & 27, 6 — 8 p.m., Upstairs Computer Training Lab Register for this 16-class series led by professional ESL instructors. Learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. Attendees must be 18+ years old and take a test to determine level. Book Discussion Tuesday, April 26, 7 — 8 p.m., Upstairs Quiet Study 8 We will be discussing Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. Please register. Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Thursday, April 28, 11 a.m. —1 p.m., Downstairs Lobby Get rid of old medicines easily! Stop by to get free mail -back envelopes for expired prescription and over the counter medicines. LOS ALTOS --13 S. San Antonio Road Smash the Library: THE FINALE Sunday, April 10, 12 — 5 p.m., Orchard Room Join us for a Super Smash Tournament at the Library. We will be playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. Please bring your own controller. This event is for people 14+. Register online to participate. Santa Clara county i b ra rydistrict LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 County Librarian Monthly Report Page 6 of 9 Outdoor Family Storytime Tuesday, April 12, 19, & 26, 10:15 —10:45 a.m., Los Altos History Museum Join us for songs, stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and more. All storytimes will be held at the Los Altos History Museum except on April 26th (that will be at Hillview Soccer Field). Book Making Craft for Kids Thursday, April 14, 3:30 — 4:30 p.m., Orchard Room Choose from a couple of binding techniques, create your own book and decorate or write inside. Register for this event starting Thursday, April 7. Page Turners Book Club for Grades 4-6 Tuesday, April 19, 4 — 5 p.m., Orchard Room We will be discussing Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper, then doing an activity. Please register at the Children's Reference Desk and pick up your copy of the book by Tuesday, April 12. Book Bugs Club for Grades 2-3 Wednesday, April 20, 4 — 5 p.m., Orchard Room We will be talking about Case of the Lost Boy by Dori Hillestad Butler, then we will do a craft. Please register at the Children's Reference Desk and pick up your copy of the book. Furry Friends Reading Buddies Saturday, April 23, 2:30 — 3:30 p.m., Orchard Room Sign up for a 10-minute time slot to read to a therapy dog. Please register starting Thursday, April 21. MILPITAS --160 N. Main Street Get Ready for Kindergarten Workshop Tuesdays, April 12, 19 & 26, 6 — 7:30 p.m., Auditorium Dr. Gerardo Lopez will lead these fun, educational and interactive workshops that focus on certain skillsets that children need to develop before they start kindergarten. Registration opens on Tuesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Tai Chi Fridays, April 15, 22& 29, 10 —11 a.m., Auditorium Tai Chi Master Roy Wong will lead this elegant, healthful and spiritual exercise. This class runs in six -months sessions. No drop -ins please. Register online. AP Practice Tests Saturday, April 16, 10 —11:30 a.m., Auditorium C2 Education is providing practice Advanced Placement multiple choice tests. Register online by April 9. Santa Clara county l i b ra rydistrict LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 County Librarian Monthly Report Page 7 of 9 Kindergarten Storytimes for Ages 3-5 Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 19, 21, 26 & 28, 10:30 —11 a.m., Auditorium Storytimes focus on stories, songs, and flannelboard stories that help your child get ready for kindergarten. Space is limited and free Storytimes passes are required to attend. Passes allow one caregiver and one child. Passes can be picked up at the Children's Help Desk 30 minutes before storytime starts. Reading Buddies for Grades K-5 Saturday, April 23, 2 — 3 p.m., Children"s Activity Room Kids can buddy up with a furry friend and read one-on-one from a favorite book. This is a drop - in program, no registration necessary. Intermediate ESL Class Monday and Wednesday, April 25 & 27, , 6 — 8 p.m., Computer Training Lab Improve English listening and speaking skills. Placement exam is required for this level. Textbooks and supplies will be provided. Book Discussion Group Wednesday, April 27, 7:30 — 8:30 p.m., Auditorium We will discuss featured Silicon Valley Reads book, A Dream Called Home by Reyna Grande. Please register online. Day of the Child/Day of the Book Art Mural Saturday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. —12 p.m., Auditorium Drop by and help decorate the library with your piece of art! Due to room capacity, families may need to wait their turn until space is available. Interactive Family Movie Matinee Saturday, April 30, 2 — 4 p.m., Auditorium Families with children ages 3+ are invited to an interactive viewing of the film, Encanto. Space is limited and registration is required. Register in -person at the Children's Help Desk beginning Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. MORGAN HILL -- 660 W. Main Avenue Snack Break at Morgan Hill Library Mondays -Thursdays, 3 — 4 p.m. (except holidays and school breaks) Kids 18 and under are invited to stop by the library for a snack, while supplies last. Safe Space Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth Tuesdays, April 5 & 12, 4 — 6 p.m., Outside Patio (weather permitting) 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. LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 County Librarian Monthly Report Page 8 of 9 santa Clara county i b ra rydistricL Beginning Bridge Lessons Mondays, April 11, 18, & 25, 1 —4 p.m., Program Room This series of 10-classes will focus on introductory bidding and the playing of bridge Friends of the Morgan Hill Library will provide all supplies. Master Gardeners The Tuesday, April 12, 7 — 8:30 p.m., Large Programming Room UCCE Master Gardener Joan Cloutier will discuss ways to create a beautiful low-water landscape using drought tolerant shrubs and small trees. After Dinner Book Club Tuesday, April 12, 7:30 — 9 p.m., Adult Program Room We will discuss Britt Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman. Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Wednesdays, April 13 & 27, 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. This program provides background information and policy options for the most critical issues facing America each year. Library Ukulele Society Tuesday, April 19, 5 — 7 p.m. Bring your uke and music stand or come to listen and sing along! No registration required. SARATOGA--13650 Saratoga Avenue Advanced ESL Class Mondays & Wednesdays, April 18, 20, 25 & 27, 10 a.m. —12 p.m. Register for this 16-class series led by professional ESL instructors. Learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. Attendees must be 18+ years old and take a test to determine level. Teatime Book Chatter Thursday, April21, 1 —2 p.m. We will be reading and discussing My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. ONLINE EVENTS How to Create a Successful Retirement Plan Friday, April 1, 11 a.m. —12 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Learn how to calculate your retirement needs and how to invest for retirement during your retirement years. Santa Clara county l i b ra rydistrict Virtual Trivia Night for Adults Monday, April 4, 6 — 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Test your knowledge about everything movies and music related! Online Chinese Book Club LIB Meeting 04.06.22 - Item 8 County Librarian Monthly Report Page 9 of 9 Wednesday, April 6, 10:15 —11:15 a.m. (Register for Zoom link) The April title is ( : 40*J �� T — ®�]� ,'( Vqq l (Tian mi yu bei wei: 40 nian de shou hou, huan de yi ge hui mou by Guo, Qiangsheng). Special Author Event: Masha Rumer Wednesday, April 6, 7 — 8 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Author Masha Rumer will discuss her book, Parenting with an Accent. Her visit includes a reading and a lively discussion about balancing multiple cultures, bilingualism, parenting traditions and more. Please register online. Online English Conversation Club Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6— 7:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 11 a.m. —12:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Meet new friends and practice English together. Financial Literacy for Teens Wednesdays, April 13, 20, & 27, 4 — 5 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Join KeyPoint Credit Union and SCCLD in a three-part series for financial literacy, and learn the basics of money management, understanding credit and making good money decisions. Value Line: Get Stoked About Stocks Thursday, April 21, 1 — 2 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Learn about this free eResource, and how to navigate it to find information on stocks, securities, the stock market and the economy. Adult Book Discussion Thursday, April 21, 7 — 8:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) We will be discussing the Silicon Valley Reads memoir, Enough About Me by Richard Lui. Asset Allocation: A Strategy for Life Friday, April 29, 11 a.m. —12 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Asset allocation is an investment strategy that attempts to balance risk vs. reward in an investment portfolio. This presentation will provide useful asset allocation suggestions for people of all ages.