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Monthly Newsletter - May 2022 |
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
During the month of May, we recognize the contributions of generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's past and continue to shape its future. Celebrate this month with one of our favorite activities—getting lost in a good book! We have book recommendations by Asian and Pacific Islander authors for all ages:
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All Santa Clara City Libraries will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day.
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Thursday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. - Central Park Library
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You are cordially invited to an evening celebrating poetry and the young people who have participated in this year's Youth Poetry Contest. Special guests will include Santa Clara City Library leaders, local adult poets, and our most honored guests-- our young poets! Participants of the 2022 Youth Poetry Contest will be given their prizes, and we will hear readings from our winners. Please join us! Registration is not required. |
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Tuesday, May 3, at 6 p.m.
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Anne-Marie Bonneau, author of The Zero-Waste Chef, will share her tips for a sustainable kitchen and planet via Zoom. She will discuss her journey to low-waste living and her obsession with all things fermented; offer low-cost, actionable tips for reducing food waste and breaking up with plastic; and explain why wasting less of everything leads to a tastier, healthier diet.
Register here.
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Thursday, May 5, at 4 p.m.
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In this workshop, we will walk you through the four phases of a job search. You will walk away with your own job search plan and have access to resources to help you to navigate your job search. This 1-hour presentation includes a Q&A session.
Register here.
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Wednesday, May 11, at 5 p.m.
Artist and author Kenneth Tan will talk with us via Zoom about his new book Crescenciana, an art book and memoir about carrying and commemorating family’s stories. It’s a book about moving forward without leaving loved ones behind.
Register here.
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Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m.
Join journalist and professor Dan Charnas, the author of Dilla Time, on Zoom to discuss the book and the process it took to disseminate the mythology and personal history of one of the most celebrated producers of all time.
Register here.
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Tuesday, May 24, at 6 p.m.
Join us for a Zoom meeting previewing the hottest books of summer 2022! Attendees will have the chance to win free advance copies of some of this summer's most anticipated books.
Register here.
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Thursday, May 26, at 12:30 p.m.
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Presentation topics will include:
- The Gyn Exam: Deconstructed
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- What exactly is HPV?
This 1-hour presentation includes a Q&A session.
Register here.
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 Santa Clara City Library Celebrates Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros!
The Santa Clara City Library hosted several events in April for Día, a celebration of children, families and reading that culminates each year on April 30. On April 19, our Youth Services library staff visited the Family Resource Center to re-connect with communities who do not often visit the library. About 85 families enjoyed the event, most of whom were Spanish speakers, and children created their own “paleta” (popsicle) out of paper. Our librarian Lorena read the little ones a story about the “Paletero Man” (pictured above), and families visited the Bookmobile to check out items and make new library cards.
Did you miss the fun? You're in luck! We have one more Día event in May: Visit us at the Northside Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 6, for a special paleta storytime and craft!
Thank you to the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends, the California State Library and the Southern California Library Cooperative for making these events possible.
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Summer is Coming! Are you ready for the challenge?
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Our Summer Reading Program will begin on June 1. This year's theme is "Read Beyond the Beaten Path." We're excited to share programs and books with you throughout the summer that will encourage you to stretch your comfort zone and learn some new skills!
Keep an eye on SCLibrary.org/SummerReading for more information as we approach the start date of June 1.
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Have questions? We're here to answer!
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