Friends of the Sunnyvale Library

MANGA
for sale in the lobby this weekend.
Stop by and take a look.

De-cluttering before the holidays?
We can always use books and puzzles in good condition.
We depend on your generous donations.

Special in Lobby Sale this week
History Books
French Revolution/US Civil War/WWII

Donations of Jigsaw puzzles welcome and encouraged. All levels all interests.*

* library gets first pick for their puzzle tables.

Pretty much says it all ..

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We are proud to present Halloween Fun with Andy Z
All Ages
Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Library Program Room
No registration

Enjoy a Halloween-themed musical performance from Andy Z! Children are encouraged to wear their costumes!

We are proud and frightened to present Spooky Halloween Science.

Spooky Halloween Science
* Date: 10/19/2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
* Location: Sunnyvale Public Library�
665 W. Olive Ave�
Sunnyvale, California 94086

"Spooky Halloween Science” is a hands-on S.T.E.A.M. workshop presented by Science Smart Kids Inc. (Camp Captivate). Children will make “witches’ brew'' that will bubble and fizz due to a fun chemical reaction. Make bright green and stretchy “Ogre Boogers” (slime) to take home. You won’t want to miss Halloween storytime.

Kids between 5-7 years old must be accompanied by a participating parent/caregiver.
This program is for children ages 5 to 12 and their caregivers.
This program will be in the Library Program Room. No registration is required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the program is full.

We are proud to sponsor the Halloween edition of Adult Paint Night.
Adult Paint Night: Halloween!
* Date: 10/29/2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
* Location: Sunnyvale Public Library�
665 W. Olive Ave�
Sunnyvale, California 94086

Come and paint a spooky scene to celebrate the Halloween holiday! Instructor Allie will show you how to create it step-by-step, so don't be scared! ��This event will be held in the Program Room.

��Registration is required. https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/13174256

Our friends at the UC Master Gardeners will be in the library to talk about backyard orchards. Check it out.

IN-PERSON: UC Master Gardeners Presentation: Backyard Orchard Management
Saturday, Oct. 12, 1 to 3 p.m.

It’s that time of year to begin thinking about which new fruit trees to add to your garden orchard and how to successfully manage existing trees. Topics include selection, pruning, disease and pest management. Our speaker will be Sharon McCray, who has been a UCCE Master Gardener since 1992.

Thank you to the UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County for bringing us this talk. https://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/

Registration is not required.

Always proud to sponsor the monthly Senior Center Book Group.

* Date: 10/18/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
* Location: Senior Center
�550 E. Re*****on Drive�
Sunnyvale, California 94087

Share your thoughts with other readers at our Senior Center Book Group.
This month's selection is Trust, by Hernan Diaz. Even through the roar and effervescence of the 1920s, everyone in New York has heard of Benjamin and Helen Rask. He is a legendary Wall Street tycoon; she is the daughter of eccentric aristocrats. But at what cost have they acquired their immense fortune? This is the mystery at the center of Bonds, a successful 1937 novel that all of New York seems to have read. Yet there are other versions of this tale of privilege and deceit.

Pick up a copy of the book at the Senior Center Desk. If you borrow a book from the Senior Center and finish before the discussion, please return the book so that others may borrow. On the meeting date, bring any copies to the meeting to return.
The Senior Center Book Groups meets every month on the third Friday in the Laurel Room at the Sunnyvale Senior Center. You do not have to be a member of the Sunnyvale Senior Center nor the Sunnyvale Public Library to take part.

We are proud to sponsor October's Books Group.
Monthly Book Group
* Date: 10/16/2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
* Location: Online�

This month's selection is Transcendent Kingdom, by Yaa Gyasi. Gifty is a fifth-year candidate in neuroscience at Stanford School of Medicine. Her brother, Nana, was a gifted high school athlete who died of a he**in overdose. Her suicidal mother is living in her bed. Gifty is determined to discover the scientific basis for the suffering she sees all around her.

Register for Monthly Book Group https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/11248530

We are proud to sponsor this month's parenting program: Discipline Styles
* Date: 10/09/2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
* Location: Sunnyvale Public Library
�665 W. Olive Ave
�Sunnyvale, California 94086

The session is designed to share and discuss the effects of different discipline styles (including time-out).

Please note that this program is for adults only, and is not intended for children.
The program will be in the Program Room. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.
Register for Discipline Styles https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/11872314

We are proud to sponsor The Chinese Computer: A Global History of the Information Age.

IN-PERSON: The Chinese Computer: A Global History of the Information Age
Monday, Oct. 7, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Library Program Room

Hear the fascinating story of how the Chinese language overcame unparalleled challenges and revolutionized the world of computing. In his new book The Chinese Computer: A Global History of the Information Age, Stanford University professor Thomas S. Mullaney explores the many iterations of Chinese language computing technology from the wake of World War II to today. Q&A, book sale and signing to follow. Registration is not required.

IN-PERSON: Stargazing with the SETI Institute
Sunnyvale Public Library
665 W. Olive Ave
Sunnyvale, California 94086
Monday, Sept. 30, 7 to 9 p.m.

Join us for a night of outdoor stargazing at the Library and a celebration of 40 years of the SETI Institute! We'll kick things off in the Library Program Room at 7 p.m. with a 40th anniversary party, followed by a short talk from Simon Steel of the SETI Institute about what's viewable in the sky this night. Then at 8 p.m., we'll all head outside to look through telescopes together.

This program is for all ages. Registration is not required.

The telescope viewing is weather permitting, but the first half of the event will happen rain or shine.

A good time to check out your library….

📚 September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! 📚

A library card is more than just a gateway to books – it’s an open door to a world of knowledge, opportunities, and community resources. Whether you're looking for new reads, educational resources, job search assistance, or a quiet place to work, our public libraries have something for everyone!

From audiobooks and e-books to streaming movies and digital learning platforms, a library card gives you free access to a treasure trove of information, entertainment, and services that can change lives. Especially in today’s digital age, libraries are more essential than ever, providing equal access to technology and information for all.

As your Mayor, I’m committed to ensuring our public libraries continue to thrive as inclusive spaces that enrich our community. Our libraries are where imaginations soar, lifelong learning thrives, and we come together to explore new worlds. This September, let’s show our love and appreciation for this amazing institution by making sure every resident has a library card! ❤️

A library card is the ultimate back-to-school tool, the perfect resource for adults looking to sharpen their skills, and a fantastic source of entertainment for people of all ages. Remember, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER – and a library card is your key! 🔑 📚

🎉 Celebrate with us this September by signing up for your library card and encouraging others to do the same! Let's continue to make our community a place where everyone has the tools to succeed.

Happy Month!

We are proud to sponsor Senior Game Hour

IN-PERSON: Senior Game Hour
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Pull up a chair! Play a game with your neighbors, or solve a puzzle on your own. We'll have large print crossword and sudoku puzzles, playing cards, UNO, Hanabi (a collaborative card game) and a few board games to choose from. There will also be snacks provided.

This program was planned for older adults, but all adults are welcome. It will take place in the Program Room. Registration is not required.

Starts tomorrow ...

WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 TO 3:00 (Member's hour is 9:00)
Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 12:00 TO 3:00 (BAG SALE)

WHERE: Sunnyvale Library Program Room

Offerings for this sale: We have a ton of books and media this time around.

Non-fiction: our normal categories that range from Art to Travel.

Boxes and boxes of cookbooks to get you ready for the fall cooking season.

We have more boxes of excellent quality books on Mechanical Engineering and Architecture
The categories of Business, Cooking and Science, have double the number of boxes offered at our last sale.
Foreign: Books in many languages from Chinese to Russian.

Collectibles: Vintage Books for your library
A seven-volume set of _George Washington: A Biography_ by Douglas Southall Freeman
(vol. 7 by J.A. Carroll and M.W. Ashworth); published 1948-1957.
It typically sells online for $500 and will be offered at a bargain price of $79.
Children's: We are always proud to present our wide range of excellent children's books that span all age groups and reading levels.
We have 3 boxes of like new books in Korean, 2-3 boxes in Spanish, and 1 box in French
Media: Our normal selection of music CDs, DVDs, and Blue Ray, ​

Fiction: A wide range of paperback and hardback books with categories that include, Sci-Fi, Romance, Thrillers, and current best sellers.

Thanks to everyone who helps us support the Sunnyvale Library by attending the sales, donating books, or volunteering with the Friends. You are deeply appreciated.

We are proud to sponsor September's Senior Center Book Group
* Date: 09/20/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
* Location: Senior Center�550 E. Re*****on Drive�Sunnyvale, California 94087

Share your thoughts with other readers at our Senior Center Book Group.
This month's selection is The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown. This book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans.
Pick up a copy of the book at the Senior Center Desk. If you borrow a book from the Senior Center and finish before the discussion, please return the book so that others may borrow. On the meeting date, bring any copies to the meeting to return.
The Senior Center Book Groups meets every month on the third Friday in the Laurel Room at the Sunnyvale Senior Center. You do not have to be a member of the Sunnyvale Senior Center nor the Sunnyvale Public Library to take part.

We are proud to sponsor September's Monthly Book Group
* Date: 09/18/2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
* Location: Online
Register for Monthly Book Group https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/11248526

Engage in stimulating conversation about books and exchange perspectives about characters and plot while getting to know your neighbors.
This month's selection is Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything, by Joshua Foer. Follow the author's yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top "mental athletes." He draws on research, a cultural history of remembering and tricks of the mentalist's trade to transform our understanding of human memory.
To borrow a reserve copy of the book, call the Library at 408-730-7300 option 4, chat with a librarian or visit the Library Information Desk.
Monthly Book Group takes place every month on the third Wednesday over Zoom. The group alternates fiction and nonfiction titles.

We are proud to sponsor Tommy's Space Adventure Puppet Show

Out of this world fun

* Date: 09/14/2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
* Location: Sunnyvale Public Library�665 W. Olive Ave�Sunnyvale, California 94086
Join us for Tommy's Space Adventure puppet show from the Puppet Art Theater Co.
This program is for all ages.

Tommy loves books about outer space and space aliens. His greatest wish is to someday meet a real live space alien. Little did Tommy know his wish was about to come true. Zeenon the Alien travels millions of light years to visit earth and to meet interesting earthlings like Tommy. Mad scientist, Dr. Lost N. Space is also interested in Space Aliens…interested in selling them for millions of dollars! Will Tommy be able to save his new found friend from the evil Dr. Lost N. Space? Find out in “Tommy’s Space Adventure!”

This program will be in the Program Room. No registration is required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the room is full.

We are proud to sponsor this month's Bike Safety Information and Repair Workshop

* Date: 09/14/2024 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
* Location: Sunnyvale Public Library�665 W. Olive Ave�Sunnyvale, California 94086

Is your bike in need of a repair or tune-up? Not sure how to tell if your bike is safe to ride? Bring your bike to the Library Plaza!
Volunteers from Bike Sunnyvale (the local chapter of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition) will be onsite to teach the ABC Quick Check, share safety tips, give out bicycle goodies and answer other bike-related questions.
Professional bike mechanic Ryan Murphy will be available for advice and help with issues like changing a tire or adjusting gears or brakes. Assistance from Ryan will be first come, first served.
Note: Sunnyvale Public Library and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition do not have spare bicycle parts for replacements.

Big day tomorrow! Many of the FOTSVL will be there. Take a minute and say hello.

Are you ready to celebrate a ground-breaking? 🚜 🎉 The City of Sunnyvale, Fremont Union High School District and Sunnyvale School District invite you to the groundbreaking ceremony of our upcoming Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center. This ceremony marks the start of construction on a brand new library that will serve north Sunnyvale as a Learning Center and meeting space.

When: Thursday, September 5th, from 3 to 4PM
Where: Near the basketball courts at Lakewood Park, 834 Lakechime Drive

We hope to see you there for this exciting beginning!