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IN-PERSON: Silent Book Club
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Take a moment to unwind with some quiet reading time. Bring a book of your choice, or choose one from the Library's shelves. After an hour of silent reading together, you'll have time to socialize with your neighbors about what you're reading or anything else. Registration is not required.
IN-PERSON: Zen Coloring for Adults
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Library Program Room
Spend time relaxing and coloring fall-themed coloring pages. We will provide coloring pages, pencils and markers. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is not required.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
IN-PERSON: Senior Center Book Group
Friday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to noon
Sunnyvale Senior Center, Laurel Room
550 E Remington Drive
Join us for a monthly book group at the Senior Center. This month's selection is Home for Erring and Outcast Girls, by Julie Kibler. This novel takes place in turn-of-the-20th century Texas and follows the lives of two young women connected by a home for "fallen girls". When Lizzie Bates and Mattie McBride meet there—one sick and abused, but desperately clinging to her young daughter, the other jilted by the beau who fathered her ailing son—they form a friendship that will see them through unbearable loss, heartbreak, difficult choices and, ultimately, diverging paths. Registration is not required.
Learn more about Senior Center Book Group
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
IN-PERSON: Top Ten Habits of Happy and Successful Gardeners
Saturday, Nov. 16, 1 to 3 p.m.
Adult Fiction Room
Experienced gardeners come up with successful practices that they repeat again and again. Whether you are a beginning gardener or are looking to improve your results, come and listen to a little gardening philosophy and a lot of concrete information relevant to all gardeners. The speaker for this event will be Master Gardener Matt Hall. Thank you to the UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County for bringing us this talk.
ONLINE: Genghis Khan: Hero or Tyrant*
Monday, Nov. 18, 7 to 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom – you will receive the link after registering
The 12th-century ruler Genghis Khan and his descendants came to dominate the largest land empire in history. In this program, explore the history of Khans through objects from the Asian Art Museum’s collection. Discover how Genghis Khan’s legacy continued to influence the world for over 800 years. This one-hour online lecture by Asian Art Museum community speaker docent Jim Brown is followed by a Q&A. Registration is required.
Register for Genghis Khan: Hero or Tyrant
IN-PERSON: Death Café
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Library Program Room
Join us for a lightly moderated discussion of death over tea and snacks, led by local end-of-life doulas Ka Yun and Annie. At a Death Café, people—often strangers—gather to discuss death. We invite people in all phases of life to come talk about death and dying in a supportive, unstructured way. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. This program is for adults only. Registration is not required.
ONLINE: Monthly Book Group*
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 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 The Writing of the Gods, by Edward Dolnick. This nonfiction book follows two rival geniuses who raced to decode the writing on one of the world’s most famous documents, the Rosetta Stone. One was English, the other French, at a time when England and France were enemies and the world’s two great superpowers. Registration is required.
Register for Monthly Book Group
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
IN-PERSON: Senior Game Hour
Thursday, Nov. 21, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Pull up a chair! Play a game with your neighbors. We'll have playing cards, UNO, board games, collaborative games and more. Feel free to bring a game of your own and invite friends. This program was planned for older adults, but all adults are welcome. It will take place in the Program Room. Registration is not required.
IN-PERSON: Sustainable Holiday Workshop
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Library Program Room
Celebrate the holidays with zero-waste crafts! Join the Environmental Services Team for a free and fun craft night. Create and take home wool dryer balls, a flower cascade and twig ornaments. Registration is not required for this adults-only craft program. Supplies are limited. For more information, call 408-730-7717.
Ongoing Programs
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Next ESL Conversation Group Online: Monday, Nov. 11 - Register
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Next ESL Conversation Group In-Person: Monday, Nov. 18
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Next Sewing Lab: Tuesday, Nov. 12
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Next Get Connected: Wednesday, Nov. 13
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Next Friends of the Library Book Sale: Saturday, Nov. 16
Check our Events Calendar for times and descriptions of each program.
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