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May - Book sale, storytelling and more!
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Join us this May for a wide variety of programs from open data to tie dye to button making to sheet pan meals and more! We are also launching the messaging app called Bluubeam, so sign up to get alerts about new Library programs or titles. [
more information below]
Do you have a story about living in Sunnyvale or California? Sign up for our special digital storytelling workshop and learn how to share your story. [
more information below]
And don't miss the Book Sale on May 19-20 for your chance to pick up some reading material for your summer travels. [
more information]
Check
below for even more events this month.
See you soon,
Your Librarians
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P.S. The Library will be closed on Monday, May 28 for the Memorial Day holiday.
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 Book Sale May 19-20 |
Join us this month for the Friends of the Library Book Sale in the Library Program Room! Pick up some summer reads for your travel plans and lazy days.
Saturday, May 19
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (members only : 9 - 10 a.m.)
Sunday, May 20
Noon - 3 p.m. ($5 Bag Sale)
Members of the Friends can get into Saturday sales at 9 a.m., an hour before the sale officially begins (and an hour before the Library opens).
Sunday sales are bag sales, where you purchase a large shopping bag for $5 and fill it with whatever books you like.
Membership is only $10 per year for individuals, $20 per year for family, or $200 for a lifetime membership, and you can join on the spot at every sale to get in immediately. Visit the Friends website for information about upcoming book sales and becoming a member. |
| Digital Storytelling Workshop |
Sunnyvale Public Library is hosting a special Digital Storytelling Workshop this summer.
Wednesday, July 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Do you have a story about:
- Living in Sunnyvale?
- Issues folks face in the community?
- What it was like back in the day?
- Ways you have seen the community change?
This is your opportunity to share your story and learn the basics of the digital storytelling process to turn your story into a two- to four-minute video. Visit our website to learn about how you can get involved and share your story. |
| Discover Hidden Messages in the Library |
BluuBeam technology is a way for the Library to send alerts directly to your smartphone while you are in the building about upcoming programs, new title releases and more. Learn about books and topics of interest to you because of where you are in the Library. Think of it as a "virtual tap on the shoulder". Share BluuBeam messages with your family and friends via Facebook, Twitter, text and email in the app.
Read more on our website, and get started today.
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| Events in May |
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All programs will take place in the Sunnyvale Public Library Program Room unless otherwise noted.
Please visit the
calendar posted on the new Library website for up-to-date information about upcoming events.
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| Event Highlights in May |
Missions to Mars
Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m.
Join us as NASA/JPL Ambassador Eric Norris shares a history of unmanned missions to Mars before the next mission to Mars scheduled for later this month!
Instrument Petting Zoo
Saturday, May 5, 3 p.m.
Hear and touch orchestral instruments as demonstrated by members of the Nova Vista Symphony. Fun for the entire family!
Open Data 4-Part Series
Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 1 p.m.
Join us for a 4-part series about open data. Click each date below for more information about the weekly topic. Limited to 20 seats. Registration is required. Call 408-730-7300, option 6, during open hours. Note: A fully charged laptop is required for the class. No electrical outlets are available.
Open Data Class 1: What Is Open Data?
Open Data Class 2: What's Behind the Data?
Open Data Class 3: Working with Open Data
Open Data Class 4: Analyzing Your Data
Big History of Humans
Mondays, May 7, 14, 7 p.m.
Complete list of topics.
The Big History of Humans identifies the major events in global human history and connects these events using the idea of evolving complexity. Join Dr. John Hostettler, retired SJSU professor, for five presentations based on Big History courses taught at high schools and colleges and online by the Big History Project funded by the Gates Foundation.
Sewing Lab
Tuesdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29, noon - 2 p.m.
Experienced adult sewists, with developed personal projects, are invited to use the Sewing Lab's sewing machines and basic tools to aid in either the creation or completion of a personal sewing project. Skilled volunteers staff the Sewing Lab and offer guidance with the use of the machines and tools. The Sewing Lab is an adults-only space and shared resource that aims to support a community of sewists, as part of the Library's Maker Services. For ages 18 and over.
Be the Boss: Taking Charge of Your Career Through Business Ownership
Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m.
Learn different small business ownership options to give you the flexibility and lifestyle you want. Topics include funding options for starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business or buying a franchise. Presented by small business consultant Brian Kuepper of FranNet.
Adults Create: Tie Dye
Wednesday, May 9, 7 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Create a work of tie dye art at this month's Adults Create. Please bring your own white 100% cotton pillowcase or tee shirt. Registration is required. Generously sponsored by the Friends of Sunnyvale Library.
Friday-Tryday: LinkedIn
Friday, May 11, 3 p.m.
Have you wanted to try LinkedIn and didn't know where to start? Learn about LinkedIn, how to make a profile, and how to navigate this professional social network in this basic instruction class. Bring your own laptop or tablet and follow along.
June Ballot Propositions: Pros and Cons
Saturday, May 12, 3 p.m.
Learn about the ballot propositions on the June 18 ballot. The League of Women Voters will present the background, likely effects and what supporters and opponents are saying about the five state proposition and one Bay Area proposition.
Sunday Music Series: Celtic Rose
Sunday, May 13, 3 p.m.
Join us for a musical tour of the British Isles with lute, guitar, tin whistle, and drum with Celtic Rose. Listen and learn about songs from famous composers of the 17 to 20 centuries and oral traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The performance will feature "Stories and Songs of Love and Connection". This program has been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
Preparing Business or Personal Tax Records
Monday, May 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Learn effective strategies to organize your data for your tax professional using a system and steps that allows you to close your books at year end, minimize tax time stress and maximize your time for your business. Other topics to be discussed include retirement plan options that might fit your business and goals, creating employee loyalty and saving on taxes. Presented by the Financial Planning Association.
Put a Pin on It!
Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m.
Use the Library's button maker to make your own pieces of flair. Print, draw, color and create designs and turn them into buttons (pins). Open to Adults 18+. No registration required.
Monthly Book Group
Wednesday, May 16, 7 p.m.
Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot while getting to know your neighbors. This month's book: The Last Days of Night, by Graham Moore. Download the Jan. to June 2018 Monthly Book Group selections.
Appy Hour for Adults - Brain Games
Thursday, May 17, 2 p.m.
Do you have an Apple or Android tablet or smart phone? Great! We've got apps. This month, learn about brain games to help you keep your brain sharp.
Meal Prep and Sheet Pan Meals 101
Sunday, May 20, 3 p.m.
Have you heard of meal prep and wondered what that means? Heard of sheet pan meals? Learn about meal prep, sheet pan meals and how to save time in the kitchen with a routine that works for you. Presented by blogger and Instagrammer Jennifer Bumb of Pretend It's a Donut. Generously sponsored by the Friends of Sunnyvale Library.
Living Green: Tips and Tricks for Better Health and Environment
Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 p.m.
Learn tips and tricks to create a healthier environment in your home including food waste prevention, simplifying food scraps, recycling, proper disposal of common household items, energy and water conservation. Make a less-toxic household cleaner and learn tips about dealing with household pests. You'll walk away with lots of great ideas.
Art Night: Paint Nite!
Wednesday, May 23, 6 - 8 p.m.
Interested in trying your hand at water color? Come join us for a relaxing art class with local artist Shelley Capovilla and learn the techniques and skills needed to turn paint and paper into art. No prior art experience necessary. Seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ages 18+.
Play and Sing Along Ukulele
Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Would you like to learn or practice playing the ukulele with others? Beginners and ukulele enthusiasts are welcome to join us for an hour lesson that focuses on a limited number of chords suitable for first time players. Stay for a jam session that expands on the chords featuring participant chosen songs to play. For ages 10 and up. Bring your own uke if you have one.
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April showers have brought May flowers and springtime to Sunnyvale. Flowers are everywhere you look, and they're ready to be picked. Give your flower arrangements that extra edge by learning the art of flower arranging. No florist needed. Check out these books or pick a few off the shelf with the number 745.92.
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| Got Kids? |
Saturday, May 5, 3 p.m.
Sunnyvale Public Library Program Room
Join members of the Nova Vista Symphony as they demonstrate the musical instruments that make up an orchestra. Find out first-hand what it's like to play a violin, press the valves on a trumpet or hold a flute. Fun for the entire family!
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Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the programs or views expressed at the program.
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