Special Programs
ONLINE: Medicare Basics*
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 4 to 5 p.m.
Online via Zoom - you will receive the link after registering
Do you need help walking through the complex Medicare programs to find the one most suitable for you? Join licensed health insurance professional, Zahra Rothenberg, to learn about Medicare eligibility, enrollment periods and prescription drug coverage.
Register for Medicare Basics.
IN-PERSON: Tree Talk and Tree Walk with Sunnyvale Urban Forest Advocates
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Trees can do it all! Well, almost. Trees do store carbon, reduce urban heat, improve neighborhood safety and make us happier. Join Sunnyvale Urban Forest Advocates as they teach us about Sunnyvale’s urban forest, the role the urban forest plays in our community and what to consider when selecting a tree to plant. Join an optional tree walk after the presentation to visit and learn about some of the trees that comprise our urban forest near the library.
Register for Tree Talk and Tree Walk with Sunnyvale Urban Forest Advocates.
IN-PERSON: Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Cancer Prevention & COVID-19 for People Living with Cancer
Saturday, Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us for a talk by Marcia L. Stefanick, PhD. of Stanford University School of Medicine for a talk on cancer and cancer prevention. The program will cover healthy lifestyle tips, how to screen for cancer and tips for preventing cancer throughout your life. It will also cover the implications of COVID-19 for cancer survivors and for those undergoing cancer treatment.
The program will be introduced by Larry Klein, Mayor of Sunnyvale, who will speak briefly on the City's commitment to spreading awareness on this subject. There will be a short recess during the program as well as time for questions at the end.
Register for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Cancer Prevention & COVID-19 for People Living with Cancer.
IN-PERSON: Halloween Film Series
This month, we invite you to watch four Halloween films with us at the Library! Adults can enjoy Under the Shadow and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Older kids and teens can enjoy Hocus Pocus and Beetlejuice.
Masks are not required, but they are strongly recommended. Click below to see details about each film and register to receive an email reminder. Drop-ins are welcome.
The full schedule is as follows:
**Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
IN-PERSON: Adults Create: Two-Sided Halloween Craft
Sunday, Oct. 16, 2 to 3 p.m.
Library Program Room
Get your decorations ready for Halloween! In this workshop, local artist Winnie Lam will show you how to create a standing art piece that shows different images from different angles. Materials are limited, so arrive early.
Learn more about Adults Create: Two-Sided Halloween Craft.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
ONLINE: Monthly Book Group
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 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. This month's selection is Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, by Helen Simonson. Contact the library to borrow a reserve copy of the book.
Register for Monthly Book Group.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
IN-PERSON: Senior Center Book Group
Friday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to noon
Sunnyvale Senior Center, Laurel Room
550 E Remington Drive
Join us for a monthly book group for Sunnyvale Seniors. This month's selection is If You Lived Here You'd Be Home by Now, by Christopher Ingraham. You do not need to be a member of the Senior Center nor have a library card at Sunnyvale Public Library to attend the Book Group.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
IN-PERSON: Bicycle Repair Shop
Saturday, Oct. 22, 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.
IN-PERSON: UC Master Gardeners: California Native Plants for Your Landscape
Saturday, Oct. 22, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Join Master Gardener Matt Hall to learn the benefits of gardening for our climate with California Native Plants. Save water, time and money without sacrificing beauty in your garden by incorporating ideas using California Native Plants. Design basics, installation, watering and some favorite reliable plant families with be discussed. Please come with questions!
Register for UC Master Gardeners: California Native Plants for Your Landscape.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
ONLINE: Virtual Film Discussion: The Hitch-Hiker (1953)*
Monday, Oct. 24, 7 to 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom - you will receive the link after registering
Join us for a discussion of The Hitch-Hiker (1953, dir. Ida Lupino). In this 1953 thriller, two friends are taken hostage by a hitchhiker during a car ride to Mexico. The Hitch-Hiker is notable for being the only major classic film noir directed by a woman. 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: The Hitch-Hiker.
ONLINE: Ayurveda Session 1: Ayurvedic Body Types*
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7 to 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom – you will receive the link after registering
Join Ayurvedic Specialist Neha Kabra for a three-part series on the basics of Ayurveda. Session one will discuss the types of body constitutions as outlined in Ayurveda. Learn about your body type and what traits are related to the different body types. Understanding your body is the first step in taking charge of your health.
This is the first of three sessions. The full schedule is as follows:
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
Ongoing Programs
IN-PERSON: Freshest Cargo Mobile Farmers Market
Tuesdays, Oct. 11, 18, 25
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.
ONLINE: ESL Conversation Group*
Monday, Oct. 10, 2 to 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 24, 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 October 10 ESL Conversation Group.
Registration for October 24 ESL Conversation Group opens 2 p.m. on October 10.
IN-PERSON: Get Connected: Basic Help with Computers, Tablets and Smartphones
Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
2 to 3 p.m.
Library Adult Fiction Room
Get Connected 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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