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Presentations and ReportsLibrary Commission Meeting June 1,, 2022 Presentations Item 5 Update on Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Work Program Item Senior Strategy Senior Strategy Survey Results Library Commission Meeting June 1, 2022 �5'C.1 ysr CUPERTINO • City Council Work Program FY 2021-2022 • Five Focus Areas • Technology • Housing • Transportation • Food Access • Physical and Mental Health • Survey seeking to determine needs and awareness of services I live in Cupertino 359 Yes 194 I work in Cupertino 17 No 256 I own a business in Cupertino 3 do not live, work, or own a 60 business in Cupertino Demographics Age Do you currently live with someone 0 who is 50 years of age or older? Resources Asked About • Tech classes at the Cupertino Senior Center • Public Wi-Fi in City buildings • Public access computers at the Cupertino Library • Cupertino Library resource workshops • Get Setup (getsetup.io) I have used this resource .'. 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Whether you are checking out books, using a meeting room, or signing up for Summer Reading, we have something at the library for everyone. - CLARE VARESIO, COMMUNITY LIBRARIAN In keeping with our mission to be an open forum promoting knowledge, ideas, and cultural enrichment, Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) makes rooms available to external organizations engaged in educational, cultural, intellectual, civic, or charitable activities Public bookings at sccid.org/book-a-room/ All uses free, open to the public, and non- commercial i 2m 0 �.qllll 0 4 so -ke-0 Library Highlight STORY WALK 93,941 Items Borrowed 97,111 Items Returned 40,474 LibraryVisitors 493 CUSID StudentsVisited 393 Storytime Attendees CUPERTINO LIBRARY AND CUPERTINO LIBRARY FOUNDATION PRESENT 1 Cupertino Library Go COME VISIT OUR MOBILE LIBRARY! ' Don't forget to bring your library card! Willy Claflin Storyteller Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 Cupertino Library suNt�Ers pEppIN6 Thanl<You Learn more at sccld.org 61 CUPERTINO LIBRARY June 2022 P] Recology Artist In Residence Program Exhibit at Cupertino Library, May 14-23, 2022 THIS MONTH AT THE LIBRARY: READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH Readers of all ages are invited to sign up for Summer Reading! Earn badges, explore the world through reading, and keep learning over summer. Register online at sccld.org/summer 2022. ENJOY LIBRARY EVENTS From storytelling for children to mindfulness practice for adults, there is something for everyone at library events this June. Learn more online at sccld.org/events. BY THE NUMBERS May 2022 93,941 Items Borrowed 40,474 Library Visitors 97,111 Items Returned 393 Storytime Attendees 493 CUSD Students Visited ADD YOUR ART TO OUR LIBRARY Cupertino Library Foundation is helping bring art from community members of all ages to our library walls; learn more and submit your work to be displayed online. SCCLD.ORG June 2022 CHECK THIS OUT! Library staff recommend books and DVDs about mothers and grandmothers.. Mum - A sweet comedy -drama TV series about a suburban British mother coping with the unexpected death of her dearly loved husband. Start with season 1. For adult watchers. The Joy Luck Club - A social drama spanning generations featuring mothers and daughters and the struggles they faced in China and America. For adult readers. Golden Girl The Golden Girls - A sitcom featuring 4 vivacious not -so - senior ladies, including our favorite funny TV mom, Sophia Petrillo, living and joking together. Start with o» season 1. For adult watchers. » MARK YOUR � CALENDAR How to Use Compassion to Manage Challenging Relationships Saturdays, June 4 - July 9, 10:30 am-12:00 pm Cupertino Library Room 201A Summer Reading 2022: Storyteller Willy Clafin Wednesday, June 8, 11:00-11:45 am Cupertino Library Community Room 101 How to Age Gracefully Wednesdays, June 8 -July 15, 6:30-8:00 pm Cupertino Library Room 201A SCCL0.0RG BOOK A ROOM sccld.org/book-a-room/ \ �s In keeping with our mission to be an open forum promoting knowledge, ideas, and cultural enrichment, Santa Clara County Library District (SCOLD) makes rooms available to external organizations engaged in educational, cultural, intellectual, civic, or charitable activities. Public bookings at sccld.org/book-a-room/ All room uses must be free, open to the public, and non-commercial. F 'T FORGET YOUR BRARY CARD! ve a library card? Visit Cupertino or sign up for an eCard online at cld.org/card-application/. Santa Clara county l i b ra rydistrict cupenino library saints Clara county i b ra rydistrict June 2022 Library Stakeholder Report Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian Summer Reading is Here; Take a Book With you Off the Beaten Path June is the month for Camping and the Great Outdoors. Here in the Bay Area, it's a great time to enjoy our natural surroundings, be it at a local green space, state park, or just our own yards and neighborhoods. June 1-July 31 is also the time for our communities to join us at the Library for Summer Reading activities, including reading challenges with prizes, special events, and more. From now until the end of July, you can find programs, events, and fun activities taking place at SCCLD libraries for kids, teens and adults. Read 5 books, complete an activity and collect an award starting August 1. If you're not registered yet, log into Beanstack to easily sign up. KIDS/FAMILIES Mike the Magician - experience wonder and laughter with playful and astonishing magic. Morgan Hill, June 9 @ 10:15-11 am; Milpitas, June 30 @ 3-3:45 pm & 7-7:45 pm. Fratello Marionettes present Aladdin- enjoy traditional music, intricate costumes, dramatic staging. Los Altos, June 11 @ 11 am-12 pm. Coventry and Kaluza - be amazed by the acrobatic performance. Tickets handed out 30 minutes before each show. Milpitas, June 11 @ 11-11:45 am & 2-2:45 pm. Happy Birds - take a flight on the wild side with a team of parrots, macaws, and cockatoos. Online event on Facebook, June 15 @ 3-3:45 pm. SJ Taiko - learn about the art of kumidaiko as the group dazzles your ears with their performance. Milpitas, June 16 @ 3-3:45 pm & 4:30-5:15 pm. Sean's Music Factory - sing, dance and learn with singer/songwriter Sean Mendelson. Morgan Hill, June 23 @ 10:15-11 am. Andy Z - join in as award -winning musician performs a selection of educational and humorous songs. Los Altos, June 29 @ 3-4 pm. 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 Men's Health Month Typically, men are less inclined to seek • June i s medical attention for their personal health. As Men's Health a result, many preventable diseases go untreated due to a reluctance to do routine Month www.menshealthmonkh.arg health screenings. Advocates for men's health have chosen June as the month to encourage everyone to talk about health topics that particularly affect men, such as heart disease and prostate cancer. Those who wish to draw attention to these concerns wear blue the Friday before Father's Day, June 17 this year. There are many resources available around men's health issues, including national nonprofits like the Men's Health Network and Movember. The Library has a number of titles around men's health, including magazines, journals, and books. The 24/7 Online Library's Health & Wellness section has many to explore. Teen Bookmark Contest SCCLD TEEN SERVICES PRESENTS / BOOKMARK CONTEST SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2022: �J READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH Youth ages 12 — 18 are invited to submit a design for their most creative bookmarks. Entry forms can be found at all of our libraries or submit online by July 31. Winning designs will be shared at our libraries. Do you know someone who is artistic who might be interested? We encourage creativity and out of the box thinking! Herstory 2 Exhibit Comes to Milpitas Library The Herstory 2 exhibit is now on display at Milpitas Library. Based on the works by Dr. Chang C. Chen, Herstory 2: the Legal History of Chinese American Women focuses on the fight for rights by Chinese American women in the U.S. Supreme Court and State Supreme Courts. The book discusses landmark cases from 1912-2020, and covers topics including racial discrimination, sexual discrimination, and gender inequality. By Chang C. Chen, PhD. JD The exhibit offers a rare look at the stories of the women behind the evolution of law that affects the rights of all of us. It will be on display until August 28. We also invite you to an upcoming event with Dr. Chen at Milpitas Library on Saturday, June 18 from 1:30-3 pm. 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 Marking LGBTQ+ Pride Month Pride Month is a month -long celebration that honors the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York. Every June, people celebrate the impact and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community with parades, commemorations and more. Many SCCLD libraries have book displays on LGBTQ+ topics. Librarians also have created topical booklists, like this one on recent adult fiction. To learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and upcoming events throughout Santa Clara County, visit the official Office of LGBTQ Affairs website. Election Time is Here - State Primary Election ie State Primary Election is on Tuesday, June 7, and SCCLD libraries will �e playing a major role. All of our libraries are offering 24-hour ballot drop- off boxes with two exceptions: Cupertino has a drop-off spot at nearby City Hall and the Campbell Express has a box by the Campbell Avenue parking lot. There are dozens of other drop-off sites. Registered County voters should have all received their mail in ballots by now. If anyone has not, they can phone the Registrar of Voters toll free at 866-430-8683 or request a duplicate ballot online. Voters can also go to the County Registrar of Voters building to vote in person from ay 9 through Election Day, or one of the many Voting Centers across the my from May 28 until June 6, including Milpitas and Saratoga libraries. 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 rydistricL SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT JUNE 2022 EVENTS Events listed in blue denote Summer Reading programs **AII libraries will be closed and services unavailable on Sunday & Monday, June 19-20 in observation of Juneteenth** CAMPBELL EXPRESS LIBRARY —1 West Campbell Avenue, Room 46 Recycling for Your Health and the Environment Friday, June 3, 10 —11 a.m., Room C-35 at the Campbell Community Center Learn how to recycle properly and how to dispose of hazardous waste to protect your health, environment and community. Register online. ESL Conversation Club Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, & 28, 1:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m., Room M-50 at the Campbell Community Center Practice your English conversation skills with friends. Please register online. Create Your Own Puzzle! Wednesday, June 8, 2:30 — 4 p.m., Room Q-84 at the Campbell Community Center We will provide all of the materials, you provide the imagination and artwork. Register online. Rock Painting (ages 6+) Wednesday, June 15, 2:30 — 4 p.m., Room Q-84 at the Campbell Community Center Paint your very own rock using oil markers. All supplies will be provided. Registration opens June 1. Get Ready for Kindergarten Workshop Wednesdays, June 15, 22 & 29, 7— 8:30 p.m., Room C-35 at the Campbell Community Center Dr. Gerardo Lopez will lead three fun, educational and interactive workshops that focus on certain skillsets that children need to develop before they start kindergarten. Register online. Pinecone Flower in a Frame (ages 6+) Wednesday, June 22, 2:30 — 4 p.m., Room Q-84 at the Campbell Community Center We will be creating flowers out of pinecones, painting them, then gluing them to cardstock. Please register. santa Clara county i b ra rydistricL CUPERTINO--10800 Torre Avenue How to use Compassion to Manage Challenging Relationships Saturdays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 10:30 a.m. —12 p.m., Room 201A on Second Floor This series of classes will introduce concepts that can help you recognize conflicts arising in relationships, and teach you about the tools and practices necessary to manage those conflicts. ESL Conversation Club Tuesdays, June 7, 14, & 28, 10:30 a.m. —12 p.m., Room 201A Practice your English conversation skills with friends. Please register online. Special Performance: Willy Clafin Wednesday, June 8, 11 —11:45 a.m., Room 101 Enjoy humorous stories of childhood misadventures, traditional songs and folk tales from Storyteller Willy Clafin. Free tickets will be handed out at the Children's Reference Desk 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are first come, first served. How to Age Gracefully Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, & 29, 6:30 — 8 p.m., Room 201A on Second Floor This series will talk about the importance of aging gracefully and introduce practices necessary to realize it, such as the pursuing happiness, how aging impacts our relationships and how compassion can repair a relationship in trouble. Adult Book Group Thursday, June 16, 7-8:15 p.m., Room 201A We will be discussing The Sun Does Shine: How 1 Found Life, Freedom and Justice by Anthony Ray Hinton. Special Performance: Sean's Music Factory Wednesday, June 22, 11 —11:45 a.m., Room 101 Live in concert — singer/songwriter Sean Mendelson! Have a blast singing, dancing and learning. Free tickets will be handed out at the Children's Reference Desk 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are first come, first served. Movie in the Library Wednesday, June 29, 11 a.m. —1 p.m., Room 101 Join us for a fun family -friendly movie in our new program space! Free tickets will be handed out at the Children's Reference Desk 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are first come, first served. santa Clara county I i b ra rydistricL GILROY -- 350 W. Sixth Street Snack Break at Gilroy Library Mondays -Fridays through June 10, 3 -5 p.m. (except holidays and school breaks) Visit the children's area near the Nest room to grab a snack, while supplies last. Storytime at Gilroy Library Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 10:30 —11 a.m., Upstairs Community Room Join us for stories, songs and more! Knitting & Crochet Weekly Meetup Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 1 — 4 p.m., Upstairs Quiet Study B Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help and meet new people! No registration necessary. Book Discussion Friday, June 3, 10:15 —11:15 a.m., Upstairs Quiet Study B We will discuss A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell. Registration is encouraged, in case we need to contact you with updates. Open Poetry Readings with Garlicky Group of Poets Saturday, June 11, 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, June 14, 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. Paper Quilling Art Saturday, June 25, 2 — 3 p.m., Community Room Paper quilling is an art form that uses strips of rolled paper to create decorative designs. Register online. LOS ALTOS --13 S. San Antonio Road The Whodunit? Mystery Book Club Wednesday, June 1, 10:15 —11:30 a.m., Teen Room We will be discussing The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. santa Clara county i b ra rydistricL Get Ready for Kindergarten Workshop Thursday, June 2, 9, & 16, 6 — 7:30 p.m., Orchard Room Dr. Gerardo Lopez will lead three fun, educational and interactive workshops that focus on certain skillsets that children need to develop before they start kindergarten. Register online. Fratello Marionettes present Aladdin Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m. —12 p.m., Orchard Room Using traditional music, intricate costumes and dramatic staging, enjoy this magical tale adapted from The 1,001 Arabian Nights. Due to limited seating, free tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the performance. Tickets are first come, first served. Teen Paint Party Saturday, June 18, 1 — 2 p.m., Orchard Room Teens ages 12-18 are invited to a paint party with local artist Paul Loughridge. No experience necessary, all supplies will be provided. Decorate a Book Bag Wednesday, June 22, 3 — 4 p.m., Orchard Room Participants will receive a canvas bad to decorate with stencils, paints and an assortment of other fun craft items. Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets 30 minutes before the program. Tickets are first come, first served. This program is suitable for children K+. Special Musical Performance: Andy Z Wednesday, June 29, 3 — 4 p.m., Orchard Room Get ready to dance and sing along to Andy's catchy tunes. Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets 30 minutes before the program. Tickets are first come, first served. MILPITAS --160 N. Main Street Knit & Crochet Circle Fridays, June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2 — 4 p.m., Conference Room Stop by and meet other yarn lovers while working on your latest project, get help when you are stuck and share ideas. Instruction available in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Guajarati. Teen Workshop: Claymation Thursday, June 9, 3 — S p.m., Children's Activity Room Learn how to create gifts and short videos from pictures you take. Supplies will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring toys and figurines they may want to include. Please register. santa Clara county i b ra rydistricL Video Game Club for Grades 3-8 Fridays, June 10 & 24, 3:30 — 5 p.m., Activity Room Stop by and play videos games like Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart on a Nintendo Switch. Participants can bring their own Switch controllers as well. We will also have various board games available. Please register. Special Performance: Coventry and Kaluza Saturday, June 11, 11 —11:45 a.m. and 2 — 2:45 p.m., Auditorium. Join us for an acrobatic performance with Coventry and Kaluza. Due to limited space, free tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the performance. First come, first served. Family Storytime Mondays and Wednesdays, June 13, 15, 22, 27, & 29, 10:30 —11 a.m., Auditorium This special summer storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, and end with a short book -based movie. Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets 30 minutes prior to storytime at the Children's Help Desk. Tickets are first come, first served. Make Your Own Honeybee Hydrator (Craft for Students in Grades 3-8) Tuesday, June 14, 3:30 — 4:30 p.m., Activity Room Create your own bee hydrator to hydrate your pollinators for the summer. Materials will be provided. Please register. Anime Club for Grades 6-12 Wednesdays, June 15 & 29, 4 — 5:30 p.m., MPR Anime fans are invited to watch anime and socialize with others. SJ Taiko at Milpitas Library Thursday, June 16, 3 — 3:45 p.m. and 4:30 — 5:15 p.m., Auditorium Watch as SJ Taiko dazzles your ears with their energetic performance and learn more about the art of kumidaiko. Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets 30 minutes prior to the performance. Tickets are first come, first served. Herstory 2 Art Exhibit Reception Saturday, June 18, 1:30 — 3 p.m., Auditorium Meet the author and curator of the Herstory 2 exhibit, Dr. Chang C. Chen. Herstory 2 chronicles the legal struggles of Chinese Americans fighting for their rights going back to 1874. The exhibit will be in the courtyard through August 28. santa Clara county i b ra rydistrict Yarn Art (Craft for Students in Grades 3-8) Tuesday, June 21, 3:30 — 4:30 p.m., Auditorium We will make different types of yarn art projects including Macrame Rainbow, Raffia Basket Weaving and Feather Bookmarks. Please register. Teen Craft: DIY Carved Stamps Thursday, June 23, 3 — 4:30 p.m., Conference Room Design, carve and stamp your own creation! Please register. Special Performance: Cascada de Flores Thursday, June 23, 3 — 3:45 p.m. and 7— 7:45 p.m., Auditorium Join us for a participatory story performance featuring music and dance. Cascada de Flores will perform "The Treasure of Aquiles — Aqui-les va un... Cuento." Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets 30 minutes prior to the performance. Tickets are first come, first served. Special Performance: Puppet Art Theatre Saturday, June 25, 11 —11:45 a.m. and 2 — 2:45 p.m., Auditorium Puppet Art Theatre presents a performance of Three Billy Goats Gruff. Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets 30 minutes prior to the performance. Tickets are first come, first served. Book Club for Grades 2-3 Tuesday, June 28, 3:30 — 4:30 p.m., Children's Activity Room We will be discussing The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure by Doreen Cronin. Please register, and then pick up your copy of the book at the Children's Desk. After our discussion, we will have an activity. Special Performance: Mike the Magician Thursday, June 30, 3 — 3:45 p.m. and 7— 7:45 p.m., Auditorium Enjoy a funny magical show by our favorite magician, Mike Della Penna. Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets 30 minutes prior to the performance. Tickets are first come, first served. MORGAN HILL -- 660 W. Main Avenue Pride Month Challenge (ages 13+) All throughout the month of June Stop by the reference desk and pick up an activity sheet to identify the authors and activists pictured in our Pride Month display. Complete and submit your answer sheet by June 30 for a chance to win a gift card. santa Clara county i b ra rydistricL Family Storytime Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 10:15 —10:45 a.m., Outside Lawn Join us for stories, music, movement and more! Bilingual Family Storytime Saturdays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 10:15 —10:45 a.m., Outside Lawn Join us for stories, music, movement and more. Storytimes will be in Spanish and English. ZUMBA at the Library Mondays, June 6, 13, 20, & 27, 6 — 7 p.m., Outside Patio This easy -to -follow dance fitness party exhilarates your senses and works all major muscle groups in a high-energy cardio blast. Wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes. Bring a bottle of water and towel. Safe Space Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth Tuesdays, June 7 & 21, 4 — 6 p.m. 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. Get Ready for Kindergarten Workshop Tuesdays, June 7, 14, & 21, 6 — 7:30 p.m. Dr. Gerardo Lopez will lead three fun, educational and interactive workshops that focus on certain skillsets that children need to develop before they start kindergarten. Register online. First Tuesday Knit -In Tuesday, June 7, 6:30 — 8:45 p.m., Large Program Room All knitters welcome! New knitters can get advice and assistance while advanced knitters can share their knowledge. Special Performance: Mike the Magician Thursday, June 9, 10:15 —11 a.m., Outside lawn He's silly, he's funny and he will make you go, "WOW!" Magician Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing. After Dinner Book Club Tuesday, June 14, 7:30 — 8:45 p.m., Program Room We will be discussing ;educated by Tara Westover. BikeMobile: Bike Repair Clinic for Kids Friday, June 17, 11 a.m. — 2 p.m., Morgan Hill Library Parking Lot This is a free, mobile, hands-on repair clinic. We can fix most broken parts including flat tires, brakes, shifters. Kids bikes get priority. First come, first serve. santa Clara county I i b ra rydistricL Master Gardeners Saturday, June 18, 10:30 —11:30 a.m., Large Program Room Learn how to manage and control pests in your summer garden. Find out methods to prevent pests from damaging your plants and environmentally safe ways to control infestations. Library Ukulele Society Tuesday, June 21, 5 — 7 p.m. Bring your uke and music stand or come to listen and sing along! No registration required. Special Performance: Sean's Music Factory Thursday, June 23, 10:15 —11 a.m., Outside lawn Live in concert — singer/songwriter Sean Mendelson! Have a blast singing, dancing and learning. SARATOGA--13650 Saratoga Avenue Family Storytime for All Ages Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, & 28, 11 —11:30 a.m., Enclosed Outdoor Patio next to Friends' Cafe Join us for stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Because seating is limited, please line up along the wall of displayed art. Special Performance: Germar the Magician Wednesday, June 8, 11 —11:45 a.m., Library Parking Lot Have fun trying to figure out how Germar the Magician does his amazing tricks. Family Bingo Friday, June 10, 4 —5 p.m., Community Room Join us for a fun, fact -filled afternoon of Native Plants and Animals Bingo. Admission is first come, first serve. Teen Paint Party (ages 12-18) Friday, June 17, 4 — 5 p.m., Community Room Local artist Paul Loughridge will teach you how to create your own masterpiece. No experience necessary. Please register. Special Performance: Python Ron Wednesday, June 22, 11 —11:45 a.m., Parking Lot Python Ron is stopping by with friends including an Asian Monitor Lizard and a boa constrictor. Growing a Bountiful Summer Garden Saturday, June 25, 2 — 3:30 p.m. Learn how to grow fresh produce in a natural friendly habitat that welcomes songbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects. Please register. santa Clara county i b ra rydistricL Special Performance: Slim Chance Wednesday, June 29, 11 —11:45 a.m., Parking Lot Watch comedian Slim Chance juggle, squeeze into a tiny barrel and tower high above on a unicycle. WOODLAND -1975 Grant Road Wave Your Magic Wand! Storytime and Craft Sunday, June 12, 11:15 a.m. —1 p.m. Children and their grownups are invited to listen to stories and sing songs about magic, and then they can make magic wands to take home! Storytime begins at 11:15, the drop -in craft starts at 11:45. Please register. ONLINE EVENTS Online English Conversation Club Wednesday, June 1, 6 — 7:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 11 a.m. —12:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Meet new friends and practice English together. Virtual Film Discussion Mondays, June 6, 13, & 27, 6 — 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Watch the featured film on our free service, Kanopy, then join us to discuss. Online Chinese Book Club Tuesday, June 8, 10:15 —11:15 a.m. (Register for Zoom link) The June book is `�JY, o � A9 (The Midnight Library) oZilFt: Matt Haig (A1J. ). The discussion will be mainly in Chinese. AM��i�a®03Z___1A3 RR, Get Aboard the LearningExpress Train(ing) Wednesday, June 8, 11 a.m. —12 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Learn about our online learning platform and how to use its tools and resources, including practice tests, interactive tutorials, eBooks, articles and more. Paint like Keith Haring (ages 13+) Tuesday, June 14, 7 — 8 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Local artist Venecia Prudencio will give us a brief history of Keith Haring then lead a paint along in his style. santa Clara county I i b ra rydistricL Happy Birds Wednesday, June 15, 3 — 3:45 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) This elite team of parrots, macaws and cockatoos take wing for a dazzling performance featuring wild and trained behaviors of all sorts. Land Your Next Job with Job & Career Accelerator Thursday, June 16, 11 a.m. —12 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) This workshop will review tools to help you land your next job, including job search engine integrations, resources to build interview confidence and master job offers and salary negotiations. Watercolors for Beginners Tuesday, June 21, 6 — 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Local artist Sheryl Cathers will lead this paint along of a California landscape. Recommended supplies include watercolor paper, masking tape, pencil, eraser, watercolor set, brushes, water, paper towels and tissues. Now Read This! Book Club Monday, June 27, 12 —1:30 p.m. We will be discussing The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found by Frank Bruni. Virtual Trivia Night for Adults Monday, June 27, 6 — 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) The questions will cover a variety of categories related to the Summer Reading theme, Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Creativity in Nature Tuesday, June 28, 7 — 8:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) This interactive online session will explore ways you can experience nature with new perspectives and practices of observation.