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Presentations and Reports Library Commission Meeting December 7, 2022 Presentations Item 4 Monthly Update Reports Cupertino Library Commission DECEMBER 2022 As we wrap up 2022 at Cupertino Library, we look ahead to an exciting 2023.Visit the library next year to join an event, read a new book, or meet in a room. We are excited to help you belong, connect and discover at your library! Did You Know? SCCLD Bookmobile The Santa Clara County Library District Bookmobile provides personalized, comprehensive library service to people who may have difficulty visiting a community library --including seniors, individuals with physical limitations, children, and geographically remote residents. Our Bookmobile serves three locations in Cupertino –Sunny View Retirement, The Forum at Rancho San Antonio, and Chateau Cupertino. Last month, 43,980 library visitors stopped by Cupertino Library. Patrons checked out 230,280 books, DVDs and more, and used meeting rooms 194 times. Library staff outreached to 12 community locations, reaching 738 people. Best of all, we welcomed 740 new patrons who got library cards in November! BY THE NUMBERS –NOVEMBER 2022 Library Highlight November Events & Outreach Library Highlight December Donation Drives Coming Soon January 2023 Welcome Bryant! C U P E R T I N O L I B R A R Y D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 2 T h i s M o n t h a t t h e L i b r a r y : D O N A T E I N D E C E M B E R Help your community this holiday season by filling donation barrels in our library lobby. Coats accepted until December 21, and non-perishable food until December 16. We thank the city of Cupertino, Recology and West Valley Community Services for their support! R E A D I N G T O G E T H E R In December, Cupertino Library's Adult Book Discussion group will talk about the 2021 novel Matrix by Lauren Groff. Adults of all ages are welcome to join, with program details available on our website. C O N T E S T O F C O O K I E S Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join our cookie decorating contest! Submit a picture on our website of a decorated cookie you made for a chance to win a prize sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library; entries are being accepted throughout the month of December. B Y T H E N U M B E R S November 2022 s c c l d .o r g Family Game Day, a Cupertino Library tradition, was celebrated November 23 with 446 attendees 230,280 Items Checked Out 43,980 Library Visitors 12 Outreach Visits 194 Meeting Room Uses 740 New Library Cards D o n 't h a v e a l i b r a r y c a r d ? V i s i t C u p e r t i n o L i b r a r y o r s i g n u p f o r a n e C a r d o n l i n e a t s c c l d .o r g /c a r d -a p p l i c a t i o n /. D O N 'T F O R G E T Y O U R L I B R A R Y C A R D ! D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 2 C H E C K T H I S O U T ! 100 Little Christmas Gifts to Make L i b r a r y s t a f f r e c o m m e n d b o o k s w i t h h o m e m a d e g i f t i d e a s f o r t h e h o l i d a y s ... s c c l d .o r g S C C L D B O O K M O B I L E M A R K Y O U R C A L E N D A R Storytime for Babies Mondays, December 5, 12, 19, 10:30 am Cupertino Library Room 101A Homework Help for K-9th Grade Mondays - Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00 pm Cupertino Library Room 101B Adult Book Discussion Thursday, December 15, 7:00 pm Cupertino Library Room 201A A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make Eco Gifts: Upcycled Gifts You Can Make The Santa Clara County Library District Bookmobile provides personalized, comprehensive library service to people who may have difficulty visiting a community library -- including seniors, individuals with physical limitations, children, and geographically remote residents. Our Bookmobile serves three locations in Cupertino – Sunny View Retirement, The Forum at Rancho San Antonio, and Chateau Cupertino. SCCLD has had a Bookmobile since 1953! Learn more online at sccld.org/bookmobile/. Making Your Own Greeting Cards & Gift Wrap Upcycling Celebrations Find more books with gift ideas on our website! Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga December 2022 Library Stakeholder Report Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian Looking Back on 2022 Life in the library has moved ahead to a new normal in 2022 after the challenges of the previous years caused by COVID-19. It is wonderful to see children once again enjoying in-person storytime, groups gathering for Conversation Clubs, and major exhibits happening at our libraries for patrons of every age. We kicked off the year with Silicon Valley Reads, where we celebrated “The Power of Kindness, Resilience & Hope” that featured inspiring stories and lots of virtual options, reaching over 10,000 people countywide. SCCLD Libraries helped to keep everyone healthy. Every community library, in partnership with Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, distributed thousands of Rapid Antigen tests and masks in February to help keep COVID-19 transmission rates down. We also expanded our BookDash program to all of our service area so that those who are unable to make it to one of our libraries due to health or disability issues can obtain the items they wish delivered to their door. This summer many of us chose to “Read Beyond the Beaten Path.” W onderful events took place at our libraries, ranging from magic shows and animal encounters, to museum talks and author talks. In an effort to better connect Library patrons with key County and other services, a Community Outreach Specialist now works out of the Milpitas Library and Ochoa Migrant Center in Gilroy. This role supports our goal that modern libraries be an active partner in local communities. Our Distinguished Authors Series speakers captivated their audiences with personal stories about their experiences and inspirations for their major works. Starting with Emmy-Award journalist Emily Chang and the discussion of sexism in Silicon Valley, to the limitless genre writing of author Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and finally the physically and intellectually nourishing insights from Dr. Daphne Miller about how to build a healthier and more resilient food system, our special guests did not disappoint. The Panel Discussion with labor pioneer Dolores Huerta (more on event below) was a huge success, with a capacity crowd at the Wheeler Center in Gilroy. The associated Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibitions Services exhibit at Gilroy Library will be open through Monday, January 23, 2023. If you had not had a chance yet to see it, consider making plans. 2023 is shaping up to be a busy year, with the Library District set to share its vision for the next half- decade. More to come on that soon! Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga New Reading Challenge Winter is a great time to cozy up with a good book. Throughout December and January, explore booklists and activities all based around the frostiest time of year. Check out our booklists for adults, teens, and children, and find a winter read that speaks to you! Then, explore activities related to various services the library has to offer. Sign up starting on December 1 here. Woodland Library Offers Patrons Extra Service Hours with New Pilot Program Woodland Library patrons who sign up for a new self- service program will be able to access the library a full three hours earlier on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. All they need to do is sign up at the Woodland Library front desk. Then, on their next visit scan their library card on a new security panel (on far right of photo) and they can enter to browse Woodland’s collection as early as 8 am. This idea came from feedback from library users. Huerta Panel Event & Gilroy Library Exhibit Approximately 600 people attended a one of its kind event on Saturday, November 12 put on by Gilroy Library with help from the South County Youth Task Force, City of Gilroy Parks and Rec, and Latino Family Fund. A panel featuring labor icon Dolores Huerta as well as Santa Clara University instructor and author Francisco Jiménez (The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child) and actor and film director Luis Valdez (Teatro Campesino, La Bamba) discussed their roles in the fight for equality for farmworkers and the Latino community more broadly. The accompanying exhibit, Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields/Revolución en los Campos, is at Gilroy Library through Monday, January 23, 2023. The exhibit was organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and received federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. For those who missed the panel discussion, a recording is available on our website. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga We Are Not Strangers Exhibit at Milpitas Library While many Californians know about the history of migration by African Americans from the South to cities in the state, fewer are aware about the many black farmers, ranchers and rural residents who came to the state since the 1949 Gold Rush. A new traveling exhibit at Milpitas Library titled We Are Not Strangers Here: African American Histories in Rural California seeks to share stories about some of these families. Patrons can find it in the Milpitas Library Courtyard through Wednesday, January 4, 2023. We Are Not Strangers Here is a collaboration between the Cal Ag Roots Project at the California Institute for Rural Studies, Susan Anderson of the California African American Museum, the California Historical Society, Exhibit Envoy, and Dr. Caroline Collins of UC San Diego. The exhibit is supported by a series of podcasts available on SoundCloud. The Library Can Help You Buy Smart Before you make any large purchases for the holidays, make sure to check out the latest issue of Consumer Reports for product reviews and ratings, available for free with your library account. The Library also carries current issues of Consumer Reports Buying Guide and AARP: The Magazine. Find these publications using our free eResource, Flipster. Also check out the Bay Area Consumers' Checkbook for additional help. SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT DECEMBER 2022 EVENTS Note: All libraries will be closed and services unavailable on Sunday and Monday, December 25 & 26 for Christmas. Libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Saturdays, December 24 & 31. CAMPBELL EXPRESS LIBRARY – 1 West Campbell Avenue, Room 46 Adult Christmas Crafts Tuesday, December 6, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Orchard City Banquet Hall Join us for this craft program to use affordable or recycled materials to make cool Christmas stuff. Materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring some also, like origami paper, scraps of cotton fabric and wrapping ribbon. Please register. Indoor Storytime for Kids 0-5 Wednesdays, December 7 & 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Orchard City Banquet Hall Join us for stories, songs, and more! Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on. No registration required. CUPERTINO -- 10800 Torre Avenue Storytime for 3-5s Thursdays, December 1, 8, & 15, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Room 101 This storytime is suitable kids ages 3-5 years old, and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Storytime is limited to the first 100 families. Homework Help for K-9th Grade Monday-Thursday through December 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Academic coaches from the Bay Area Tutoring Association can provide help in English, history, math and science. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Family Storytime Saturdays, December 3, 10, & 17, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Room 101 This storytime is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Storytime is limited to the first 100 families. Teen Holiday Craft (Ages 12-18) Saturday, December 3, 2 – 3 p.m., Room 201 A Decorate your own tote bag to use or give as a gift. Register online. Storytime for Babies Mondays, December 5, 12, & 19, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Room 101A This storytime features stories and songs that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Storytime is limited to the first 25 babies with a maximum of 2 adults per family. Storytime for 1s and 2s Tuesdays, December 6 & 13, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Room 101 This storytime is suitable kids ages 1-2 years old, and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Storytime is limited to the first 100 families. ESL Conversation Club Tuesdays, December 6 & 13, 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. Baby Wearing Dance Wednesdays, December 7 & 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Room 101 New and expectant moms are invited to learn fun dances while wearing or holding your baby and take care of yourself while bonding with your little one. Bring a water bottle. Evening Storytime Wednesdays, December 7 & 14, 7 – 7:30 p.m., Room 101 This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on. Storytime is limited to the first 100 families. Cupertino Library Adult Book Discussion Thursday, December 15, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Room 201 A We will discuss Matrix by Lauren Groff. GILROY -- 350 W. Sixth Street Storytime Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Ground Floor Children’s Activity Room Join us for stories, songs and more. Space is limited. Knitting & Crochet Weekly Meetup Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 1 – 4 p.m., Upstairs Quiet Study B Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help and meet new people! No registration necessary. Snack Break for Kids Mondays-Fridays through December 16, 3 -4 p.m., Pick up near Accounts Desk Kids ages 18 and under are welcomed to pick up an afterschool snack, while supplies last. No registration necessary. Homework Help for K-9th Grade Monday-Thursday through December 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Academic coaches from the Bay Area Tutoring Association can provide help in English, history, math and science. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Book Discussion Friday, December 2, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Upstairs Quiet Study B We will be discussing The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. Registration is encouraged in case we need to contact you with any updates. Medi-Cal Workshop and Enrollment Help Wednesdays, December 7 & 14, 3 – 5 p.m., Upstairs Computer Training Lab Learn about Medi-Cal and enroll with your driver’s license or ID, paystub, and federal income tax return. Help available in English and Spanish. Register online. Open Poetry Readings with Garlicky Group of Poets Saturday, December 10, 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, December 13, 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. LOS ALTOS -- 13 S. San Antonio Road ESL Conversation Club Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1:30 – 3 p.m. Practice your English conversation skills with friends. This program is for adults who speak basic English. No registration needed. Homework Help for K-9th Grade Monday-Thursday through December 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Academic coaches from the Bay Area Tutoring Association can provide help in English, history, math and science. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Bilingual Spanish Storytime Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Orchard Room Join us for stories, songs and movements in Spanish and English. Due to limited space, free tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program. Tickets are first come, first served. Baby Sign Time with Miss Stefanie Saturday, December 3, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Orchard Room Babies under a year old and their grownups are welcome to sing songs and learn signs to share with your baby. Please bring a blanket for your baby. Indoor Family Storytime Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10:30 – 11 a.m., and 11 – 11:30 a.m., Orchard Room Join us for an interactive storytime featuring songs, stories and fingerplays. Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes prior to the event. A second storytime will be held at 11 a.m. to accommodate those who weren’t able to attend the 10:30 storytime. Winter Writer’s Night Tuesday, December 6, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Orchard Room This is a casual space for adults and teens to work on their own writing projects. We may have some musical ambience, writing prompts available and time for sharing. The Whodunit? Mystery Book Club Wednesday, December 7, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m., Teen Room We will be discussing Extraordinary People by Peter May. Teen Game Day Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21, & 28, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Teen Room Hang out and enjoy board games and puzzles with friends. We will also have a TV available for gaming. World Affairs: Climate Change Wednesday, December 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Orchard Room Join us for an evening discussion with Mark Z. Jacobsen, Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. Meet the Artist Reception Thursday, December 8, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Orchard Room Are you enjoying the December Art Show in the Los Altos Library? Meet the artist at our opening reception for a Solo Exhibition of New Works by Matthew Harris. DIY Wreath Making Workshop Friday, December 9, 1 – 2 p.m., Orchard Room We will provide greenery and basic supplies. Please bring a wire clothes hanger or wreath form, as well as any extra decorations you would like, including pinecones, bows and ribbons. Please register. Puppet Show Saturday, December 10, 2 – 2:30 p.m., Orchard Room Fratello Marionettes present “The North Pole Review,” a music-based puppet show. Free tickets will be handed out at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before the performance. Space is limited. Author Visit Saturday, December 10, 5 – 6 p.m. Lindsay Ellis will discuss her books, Axiom’s End and Truth of the Divine. Page Turners Book Club for Grades 4-6 Thursday, December 15, 4 – 5 p.m., Orchard Room We are discussing El Deafo by Cece Bell. Please register then stop by the Children’s Reference Desk to check out a copy of the book. LibraryTECHTalk Friday, December 16, 4 – 5 p.m., Orchard Room Learn how to use NoveList Plus Book Recommendations to find your next great read. Bay Area Games Day Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Orchard Room Stop by and learn how to play a new board game or bring an old favorite. Book Bugs Club for 2nd and 3rd Grade Readers Tuesday, December 20, 4 – 5 p.m., Orchard Room We will discuss Please Write in This Book by Mary Amato. Please register at the desk in the Children’s Room. Space is limited. Purrfect Cats with Joan Sparks Tuesday, December 20, 7 – 8 p.m., Orchard Room Wildlife photographer Joan Sparks will share photos of big cats, such as lions, tigers, and snow leopards. Group Games Afternoon Thursday, December 29, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Orchard Room Join us for games like How’s Yours? Four Corners, Look and Scream, and more. Children is grades K+ are welcomed to attend. Noon Year’s Eve Party Saturday, December 31, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Orchard Room We will have music, activities and a countdown at noon. Wear your best outfit for a family photo and use our photo props. Registration is not required. MILPITAS -- 160 N. Main Street We Are Not Strangers Here Exhibit Open during library hours until January 4, 2023, Milpitas Library Courtyard Explore the unknown and untold stories of Black farmers, rangers and rural residents from the 1849 Gold Rush to now. Winter Reading Bingo Starting December 1 Pick up a Bingo car at the Children’s Help Desk. Read at least four books to make a bingo, and return your card between January 3-10, 2023. Homework Help for K-9th Grade Monday-Thursday through December 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Academic coaches from the Bay Area Tutoring Association can provide help in English, history, math and science. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Spanish Club for Grades K-3 Thursday, December 1, 3:30 – 4:15 p.m., Activity Room Stop by and create your very own piñata! All materials will be provided, while supplies last. Knit & Crochet Circle Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 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. LGBTQ Older Adult Social Space Friday, December 2, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Conference Room Socialize over some board games, card games and snacks. Winter Magic Show Saturday, December 3, 11 – 11:45 a.m., Auditorium Magician Mike Della Penna will delight us with a show inspired by winter. Elf Interactive Movie Matinee Saturday, December 3, 2 – 4 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Join us for this holiday classic with a twist. The movie is rated PG. Common Sense Media recommends this movie for kids ages 7+. Pup Meet & Greet for Teens Sunday, December 4, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Take a study break and de-stress with some furry friends. For ages 12-18. Tiny Toots Concert Wednesday, December 7, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Auditorium Join us for a fun concert for toddlers and preschoolers featuring children’s musician Laura Weinbach from Little Folkies. Chinese Club for Grades K-3 Thursday, December 8, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Auditorium Come learn and celebrate the Chinese culture with us. We will be doing an activity/craft. Program will be in English and Chinese. All materials will be provided. Holiday Crafting Fair for Adults Sunday, December 11, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Join us for holiday card making, wood slice ornaments and magnets. This program is for people ages 18+. Holiday Crafts for Grades 2-8 Tuesday, December 13, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Activity Room Join us to create different holiday decorations. All supplies will be provided. Please register. Tiny Toots Concert Wednesday, December 14, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Auditorium Join us for a fun concert for toddlers and preschoolers featuring children’s musician Kathleen Rushing, also known as Bingo Schmingo. Teen Paint Party Saturday, December 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Auditorium We’re hosting a non-guided paint party, meaning there won’t be any instructions. We will provide the canvas and paints. Registration required. Reading Buddies Saturday, December 17, 2 – 3 p.m., Activity Room Children in grades K-5 can buddy up with a furry friend and read one-on-one from a favorite book. Family Movie Matinee Monday, December 19, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Activity Room Join us for a showing of Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. 2nd & 3rd Grade Book Club Tuesday, December 20, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Activity Room We will be discussing Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald. Please register and pick up your copy of the book at the Children’s Desk. Special Performance: The Puppet Company Tuesday, December 20, 7 – 7:45 p.m., Auditorium The Puppet Company presents a performance of The Nutcracker. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the Children’s Help Desk 30 minutes before the show starts. Noon Year’s Eve Party Saturday, December 31, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Auditorium We will have music, activities and a countdown at noon. MORGAN HILL -- 660 W. Main Avenue Family Storytime Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m., Outside Lawn Join us for stories, music, movement and more! Snack Break Mondays-Thursdays through December 22, 3 -- 4 p.m. Free afterschool snacks available for kids ages 0-18 while supplies last. No registration necessary. Homework Help for K-9th Grade Monday-Thursday through December 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Academic coaches from the Bay Area Tutoring Association can provide help in English, history, math and science. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Baby Sign Language Fridays, December 2, 9, & 16, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Learning to sign provides you with the opportunity to understand your baby’s wants and needs before they are able to speak. Bilingual Family Storytime Saturdays, December 3, 10, & 17, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m., Outside Lawn Join us for stories, music, movement and more. Storytimes will be in Spanish and English. Chanukah Olive Press & Menorah Workshop Sunday, December 4, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Community Room Presented by the Chabad South County Jewish Center, learn how to create oil from olives using an authentic oil press, and build your very own menorah. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. LEGO Club Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20, & 27, 3 – 4 p.m. Use LEGOs to build whatever you want, or based on our weekly theme. Creations will be displayed until our next meeting. LEGOs available for ages 2+. No registration required. First Tuesday Knit-In Tuesday, December 6, 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. After Dinner Book Club Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 – 8:45 p.m., Small Program Room We will be discussing The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Wreath Decorating Wednesday, December 7, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Decorate your own silk wreath. Wreath and supplies are free, while supplies last. One wreath per person. Mexican Tin Art Sunday, December 11, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Community Room Join us for a brief history and presentation of the art of Mexican Tin and make a Milagro. Please register. DIY Holiday Cards Monday, December 12, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m., Meeting Room Teens and adults are invited to drop in and create handmade holiday cards. All materials will be supplied, no registration required. Special Event: Holiday Puppet Show Thursday, December 15, 10:15 – 11 a.m., Children’s Activity Room Puppet Art Theatre presents Holiday Little Red Riding Hood. Special Event: Holiday Puppet Show Saturday, December 17, 10:15 – 11 a.m., Children’s Activity Room Puppet Art Theatre presents Holiday Jack and the Beanstalk. Library Ukulele Society Tuesday, December 20, 5 – 7 p.m. Bring your uke and music stand or come to listen and sing along! No registration required. SARATOGA -- 13650 Saratoga Avenue Homework Help for K-9th Grade Monday-Thursday through December 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Academic coaches from the Bay Area Tutoring Association can provide help in English, history, math and science. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Family Storytime for All Ages Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Outdoor Patio next to Friends’ Café Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20, & 27, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Outdoor Patio next to Friends’ Café Join us for stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Because seating is limited, please line up along the wall of displayed art. Winter Craft: Toys for Pets Tuesday, December 6, 4 – 5 p.m., Community Room Stop by and make toys for pets! You can give them to your furry friends, or we can donate them to a local shelter. No registration necessary. Family Bingo Friday, December 9, 4 – 5 p.m., Community Room Our Bingo theme for December is winter. Space is limited, first come, first served. Trivia Challenge for Grades 3-8 Saturday, December 10, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Community Room Test your trivia in topics like Bay Area sports, California animals, famous people, library questions, literary characters and more. Registration is required. STEM Activity Tuesday, December 13, 4 – 5 p.m., Community Room School aged children are invited to compete in candy-related STEM challenges. Teatime Book Chatter Thursday, December 15, 1 – 2 p.m. We will be discussing Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. Please visit the Adult Reference Desk to register and pick up a copy of the book. SF Bay Birds Observatory Saturday, December 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Parking Lot Learn about the different ducks who live in the Bay Area. While this program is recommended for children 6-12 years old and their families, all are welcomed! No registration required. WOODLAND – 1975 Grant Road Joyful Family Storytime Sunday, December 11, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Backyard Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. ONLINE EVENTS (Please register online) Online English Conversation Club Thursdays, December 1, 8, & 15, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Meet new friends and practice English together. Online ESL Book Club Friday, December 2, 4 – 5 p.m., We will be discussing The Maid by Nita Prose. Virtual Trivia Night Monday, December 12, 6 – 7 p.m. Test your holiday movie and music trivia! Online Bookshare Tuesday, December 27, 7 – 8 p.m. Share your latest read and get recommendations for your next great read.