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Monthly Newsletter - April 2022 |
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National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry which takes place each April, was introduced in 1996 and is organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Santa Clara City Library is celebrating this year with a ton of great events, including an open mic night for ages 17+, a Youth Poet Laureate finalist showcase in collaboration with the Santa Clara County Youth Poet Laureate Program, and a youth poetry contest. Also be sure to check our Instagram stories and Facebook page throughout the month of April for daily poetry prompts!
To learn more about all the events we're offering in April to celebrate National Poetry Month, visit our National Poetry Month webpage or view our April event calendar.
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If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands and connect with us for a fun and interactive outdoor storytime. Storytime is a magical time for children of all ages and abilities to learn and interact with one another. Our Library staff will share stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement! Grown-ups can also learn some tips for engaging kids in early literacy. Bring a blanket and a snack, and get ready to move, sing and laugh. We also invite you to stay and play after storytime. The Library will provide toys, puppets and sensory stations for exploration and free play.
Storytime Weekly Schedule beginning April 1:
Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at Central Park Library (Parkside Patio)
*Library Closed Friday, April 15 for Spring Holiday
Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at Northside Branch Library (Front Entrance)
*Library Closed Friday, April 15 for Spring Holiday
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. at Mission Branch Library (Side Patio)
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Visit our website for complete event details. Para la descripción en español, haga clic aquí.
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día in the United States, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The Santa Clara City Library will be celebrating the beautiful diversity in our community with fun online and in-person events for families throughout Santa Clara. These events are graciously sponsored by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) granted to the Santa Clara City Library by the California State Library and the Southern California Library Cooperative (SCLC).
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Tuesday, April 19, at 4 p.m.
Join us for our fun and interactive STEAM Lab where we'll conduct activities inspired by Earth Day! Review the materials list and have them ready before the lab. This program is recommended for ages 7 and up with parental assistance. Watch live using Zoom (Webinar ID: 936 6092 2615, passcode: science) or YouTube.
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April 18-23
Earth Day is on April 22 and we're celebrating it all week long with a Groot Planter Kit! Pick one up at any of our three library branches April 18-23 during open hours, while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5 and up with parental help.
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Open to grades 2-12. Submissions due April 23.
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The Santa Clara City Library invites children and teens in grades 2-12 to write and submit a poem inspired by the theme of “community.” Winners will receive a book of poetry by Amanda Gorman and have their poems published on the library’s website.
The final day to submit poems is April 23, 2022. For details on submission guidelines and how to enter, visit our website.
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Tuesday, April 12, at 4:30 p.m.
In this virtual youth-led, communal workshop, we will explore topics of space, distance, and how to slow down and hold what is around us in a world of social media and classes that often feels like it is moving very quickly, passing by before we have a chance to rest, to see. During this workshop, we will free write, discuss, and respond to prompts using writing as a reprieve, a way to refocus our lives. We invite you to join us and explore how writing can ground us, calm us, excite us, and help us reconnect with ourselves. Recommended for Grades 4-12.
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April 18-23
Drop in at Teen Central, Mission and Northside to make magnets for poetry out of recycled books during our open hours from April 18-23! All supplies will be provided.
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Every other Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Get ready to take your library card to the next level! Every two weeks, in quick 30-minute sessions, learn more about what your card is capable of. From borrowing eMagazines to finding a free online course to free & reduced museum tickets—AND SO MUCH MORE! Join us for our first session on April 11 about Libby/Overdrive. |
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Wednesday, April 6, at 12 p.m.
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Join us to learn more about this sacred month in the religion of Islam and how Muslims observe it, including fasting, prayer, and holiday celebrations. This talk is open to all ages.
Register here.
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Wednesday, April 13, at 4 p.m.
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Do you need help walking through the complex Medicare programs to find which plan is most suitable for you? Join this talk to learn more about Medicare eligibility and enrollment periods.
Register here.
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Thursday, April 14, at 7 p.m.
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Have you considered buying a home but are unsure where to start? Are you feeling intimidated by the home buying process? Join us and learn what you can do to prepare to reach your goal.
Register here.
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Wednesday, April 20, at 6 p.m.
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Join Valley Water representatives for a presentation about our region’s drought emergency and local water supply outlook. Speakers will share information about Valley Water’s conservation programs, water-saving tips, details about our region's water source, and more.
Register here.
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Tuesday, April 26, at 5 p.m.
Join us for this virtual talk with two Bay Area poets, the 2021 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Myra Estrada and 2016 Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Arlene Biala. Poet laureates have long been appointed as a "voice for the people," sharing their words and creativity as an extension of the community during times of prosperity and difficulty.
Register here.
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Librarypalooza, the gala fundraising event for The Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends, is back on Saturday, April 30, at our Northside Branch Library! This event raises money for The Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends, an organization dedicated to supporting the Santa Clara City Libraries and lifelong learning in Silicon Valley. The evening will include a raffle full of fun prizes, a silent auction, and the fun of a live auction.
Your support makes library programs possible. Buy your ticket for Librarypalooza at LovetheLibrary.org.
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Have questions? We're here to answer!
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