|
Monthly Newsletter - July 2022 |
|
|
All Santa Clara City Libraries will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Remember, our digital library is always open at sclibrary.org!
Learn something new about the United States of America by reading a book from one of our suggested 4th of July lists for kids:
|
|
|
CENTRAL: Saturday, July 9, at 2 p.m. - Central Park Pavilion
Aloha friends! Our Summer Reading and Jan Lieberman Concert Series invites you to a beginner's hula class and performance taught by Kumu hula Kanani Densing. During this class, you'll learn basic hula steps and a dance. Children, teens, and adults are all welcome to join! This event will take place at the Central Park Pavilion.
No registration required.
MISSION: Saturday, July 16, at 11 a.m. (Part I) and 2 p.m. (Part II)
Join our adventuresome band of traveling thespians, the Peripatetic Players, as they courageously attempt to enact J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic Lord Of The Rings trilogy in two hour-long installments!
Bring a blanket to enjoy this outdoor performance. Show is appropriate for all ages.
No registration required.
NORTHSIDE: Saturday, July 16, at 2 p.m. - Live Oak Park
CENTRAL: Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m. - Central Park Pavilion
 |
|
Join Mr. Quick and Mr. Mustache on a comical circus adventure. These jugglers are one part Charlie Chaplin, one part Looney Toons, and 100 parts hilarious. This action-packed romp into a world of silliness and wonder will leave you in stitches. You'll walk away thinking "is there anything they can't juggle!?”
No registration required.
|
|
|
Wednesday, July 20, at 4 p.m.
Join us at Central Park Library and hang out playing board games and doing crafts!
No registration required.
|
Wednesday, July 27, at 4 p.m.
Teen Library Leaders is an advisory board of local teens in grades 7-12 who meet monthly to give input on what they want from the library. Ages 12-17 ONLY.
No registration required.
|
|
 |
|
Looking for a great novel to capture your attention this summer? Pick up one of these YA novels recommended by our Teen Librarian. From romance to adventure (and featuring plenty of locations across the world), this list is sure to have something that will catch your eye! |
|
|
Tuesday, July 12, at 6 p.m.
Thinking of having pet chickens? This one-hour virtual talk will give you an overview of what is involved in keeping them in your backyard and teach you the basic requirements like housing, food and maintenance.
|
Thursday, July 14, at 12 p.m.
Have you considered buying a home but are unsure where to start? Are you feeling intimidated by the home buying process? Join us on Zoom and learn what you can do to prepare to reach your goal.
|
|
Thursday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m.
Come to Central Park Library to learn about the environment, developing healthy living and improving community with South Bay nonprofit Veggielution.
|
Thursday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m.
Learn about the history, culture and vision of The Aboriginal Tribe of Santa Clara Valley, the Tamien Nation, at this Central Park Library program.
|
|
Summer Reading is in Full Swing!
We challenge you to Read Beyond the Beaten Path with this year's Summer Reading Program for all ages.
|
|
|
The Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends will host a patio sale at Northside Branch Library on Saturday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a wide range of books for you to purchase with prices starting at $1 each. Proceeds support the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends, which in turn makes library programs (including Summer Reading and much more) possible. Thank you for your support!
|
|
Have questions? We're here to answer!
|
|
|
|
