Special Programs
Bicycle Repair Shop
Saturday, September 10
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Library Plaza
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!
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Volunteers from Bike Sunnyvale (the local chapter of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition) will also be on site to teach the ABC Quick Check, share safety tips, give our bicycle goodies, and answer any other questions.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Professional bike mechanic, Ryan Murphy, will be available for advice and help with issues, like changing a tire, adjusting gears/brakes, etc. Assistance from Ryan will be first come, first served.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
Sunnyvale Art Club Exhibit (Two-Day Event)
Saturday, September 10, noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 11, 1 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
Celebrate local art with the Sunnyvale Art Club at their 2022 Annual Juried Art Exhibit, back in person in the Library's Program Room! Admire original artwork by club members and cast your ballot for your favorite piece for the club's Viewers Choice Award. You are also invited to an Artist's Reception on Saturday at noon, where you can meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.
Home Fermentation with the Zero Waste Chef (Online)*
Sunday, September 11, 2 to 3 p.m.
Online via Zoom - you will receive the link after registering
Do you like to make your recipes from scratch? Do you like spicy food? Join us with Anne-Marie Bonneau, the Zero Waste Chef, as she demonstrates how to ferment those peppers sitting in the back of your fridge for a homemade hot sauce.
Register for Home Fermentation with the Zero Waste Chef.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
Senior Center Book Group
Friday, September 16, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunnyvale Senior Center Laurel Room
550 E Remington Drive
No registration required
Join us for a monthly book group for Sunnyvale Seniors. We meet every third Friday of the month.
Our current selections:
You do not need to be a member of the Senior Center or have a library card at Sunnyvale Public Library to attend the Book Group.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
A Hen's Tale: From a Battery Cage to Playing Cards
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Listen to the story of Marjo, a laying hen rescued from a factory farm who learned to play cards. Learn how chickens make great pets and what is involved in keeping them in your backyard. Presented by Isabelle Cnudde of Clorofil, a local animal advocacy non-profit and micro-sanctuary.
Register for A Hen's Tale: From a Battery Cage to Playing Cards (In Person).
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
Monthly Book Group*
Wednesday, September 21, 7 to 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom - you will receive the link after registering
Engage in stimulating conversation about books and exchange perspectives about characters and plot while getting to know your neighbors.
Virtual Film Discussion: By the Time It Gets Dark (2016)*
Monday, September 26, 7 to 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom - you will receive the link after registering
Join us for a discussion of By the Time It Gets Dark (2016, dir. Anocha Suwichakornpong). This 2016 experimental Thai drama follows a young filmmaker as she works on a documentary about the 1976 Thammasat University Massacre. Winner of numerous film festival awards. By the Time It Gets Dark is not rated by the MPAA.
Watch the film on your own time, then join us for a discussion over Zoom. See registration link for more information on how to access the film.
Register for Virtual Film Discussion: By the Time It Gets Dark.
We meet on the fourth Monday of each month. We explore film history through classic film and modern independent and world cinema.
Ongoing Programs
Freshest Cargo Mobile Farmers Market
Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27
12:30 to 2 p.m.
Library Plaza
Shop local when you visit the Library. Freshest Cargo Mobile Farmers Market offers 100% California grown produce, sourced entirely from small farms within 200 miles of the Bay Area. Every Tuesday on the Library Plaza - on break September 6)
ESL Conversation Group*
Monday, September 12, 2 to 3 p.m.
Monday, September 26, 2 to 3 p.m.
Online via Zoom - you will receive the link after registering
Do you want to improve your English? Join other adults to practice your English-speaking skills in a friendly group setting online. All levels welcome. Login instructions will be emailed to you before the event.
Register for September 12 ESL Conversation Group.
Registration for September 26 ESL Conversation Group opens 2 p.m. on September 12.
Get Connected: Basic Help with Computers, Tablets and Smartphones
Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28
2 to 3 p.m.
Library Adult Fiction Room
No registration required
Get Connected (In-Person) allows you to meet with a tech volunteer and ask questions about how to use your personal computer, tablet or smartphone. Learn how to attach a photo to your email, move app icons around on your device, take photos and more.
We are also happy to help you learn how to use the Library's Chromebooks available for borrowing.
No appointment needed, just stop by the Adult Fiction Room.
Visit the Library's calendar for more events.
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