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IN-PERSON: Club de lectura en español
Friday, May 9, 4 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
¡Únete a nuestro Club de lectura en español! Nos reuniremos una vez al mes y tendremos copias del libro para el mes siguiente. En nuestra cuarto sesión, nos pondremos de acuerdo sobre como será el Club de lectura y también discutiremos temas y autores para futuras sesiones.
Nuestro libro es Criaturas Luminosas por Shelby Van Pelt. Tenemos copias disponibles y podemos ayudarte a solicitar una copia de la biblioteca, si es necesario. Hablaremos sobre el libro en nuestra cuarto sesión del Club en 5/09/2025. En la sala de programas.
IN-PERSON: Afternoon Mindfulness Practice
Sunday, May 11, 2 to 3 p.m.
Library Program Room
Take a break during the day and join us for an hour of guided internal awareness practice. We'll be doing gentle exercises for connecting to our body, breath, thoughts, and emotions. Registration is not required.
ONLINE: Darshan: The Act of "Seeing" in Hindu Art*
Monday, May 12, 7 to 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom – you will receive the link after registering
In Hinduism, even representations of deities possess divinity, so the act of darshan (viewing an image of a deity) can be profound and auspicious for the believer. Explore the storied pantheon of Hindu gods and goddesses and the powerful possibilities of darshan. This one-hour online lecture by Asian Art Museum community speaker docent Charita Thakkar is followed by a Q&A. Registration is required.
Register for Darshan: The Act of "Seeing" in Hindu Art
IN-PERSON: Get Connected
Wednesdays, May 14, 21, 28 & June 4
Adult Fiction Room
Improve your technology skills! Meet one-on-one with a tutor to learn to use your personal computer, tablet or smartphone. Attach a file to your email, move app icons around on your device, take photos and more. Come with a task you want to learn how to do. No appointment needed.
IN-PERSON: Zen Coloring for Adults
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Library Program Room
Spend time relaxing and coloring robot-themed coloring pages. We will provide coloring pages, pencils and markers. Supplies are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. This program is for adults. Registration is not required.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
IN-PERSON: Senior Center Book Group
Friday, May 16, 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 The Echo of Old Books, by Barbara Davis. Rare book dealer Ashlyn has the ability to feel echoes of books' previous owners. When she comes across two mysterious books that appear never to have been published, each telling one side of a tragic romance, her gift becomes an obsession with uncovering the authors' love story. Registration is not required.
Learn more about Senior Center Book Group
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library
ONLINE: Monthly Book Group*
Wednesday, May 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. This month's selection is Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know, by Malcolm Gladwell. Explore how and why we misunderstand, misjudge, and miscommunicate with people we don’t know. Reveal the flaws in assumptions and the dangers of misinterpretation.
Register for Monthly Book Group
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
ONLINE: Synagogues of the United States*
Thursday, May 22, 7 to 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom – you will receive the link after registering
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by learning about Synagogues in the United States. Scholar and author Oscar Israelowitz will take us on an online tour of this country's oldest and newest synagogues. The tour will range from major cities such as New York and San Francisco to lesser visited locations such as Oil City and Corsicana. Registration is required.
Register for Synagogues of the United States
IN-PERSON: Hula Halau 'O Pi'ilani Performance
Saturday, May 24, 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Library Program Room
Join us for a Hawaiian cultural experience with a special performance by Hula Halau `O Pi'ilani. This program is for all ages. No registration is required, but space is limited. Doors will close when the program is full.
IN-PERSON: Chinese Calligraphy Class
Saturday, May 24, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a calligraphy class led by Jojo Liu! This session introduces the basics of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques and stroke order. This program is for adults only. Registration is required, as seats are limited. This is a beginner class and may be redundant for those who taken previous Chinese calligraphy workshops with Jojo Liu at our Library.
Register for Chinese Calligraphy Class
IN-PERSON: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Saturday, May 31, 2 to 3 p.m.
Library Program Room
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Join the Alzheimer's Association to learn about the impact of the disease, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, current research and treatments, stages, risk factors and available resources. This program is for adults. Registration is required.
Register for Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
IN-PERSON: Yoga at the Library
Saturday, May 31, 4 to 5 p.m. & Saturday, June 7, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Library Program Room
Designed for both beginners and experienced yogis, this practice combines breath and movement to awaken your body, calm your mind and set a positive tone for the day. Modifications and variations are offered throughout, making this class accessible and challenging for everyone. Registration is not required. Bring your own yoga mat and any props that may serve you. Yoga mats will not be provided.
IN-PERSON: Bird Walk at Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, June 1, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge
1751 Grand Blvd, San Jose, CA 95002
Join us for a Bird Walk with Interpretive Guides from the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society. There will be a short presentation, followed by a small birding stroll along the New Chicago Marsh Trail at the Alviso Unit of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The trail is ADA Accessible and suitable for anyone with mobility limitations. This event is geared toward all ages but will be most enjoyable for those ages eight and up. Registration is required.
Learn more and register for Bird Walk at Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge
IN-PERSON: Board Games!
Sunday, June 1, 2 to 5 p.m.
Library Program Room
Join us for drop-in, free play board games. Bring a group, or come alone and make new friends. We'll have strategy games, family-friendly games and card games, including Betrayal at Baldur's Gate, Ticket to Ride and more. All games are first come, first served.
IN-PERSON: Silent Book Club
Wednesday, June 4, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Library Program Room
Silent Book Clubs are catching on around the world as a way to meet other book lovers in your area and read together in quiet camaraderie. 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: Giants Rising: SUFA Film
Saturday, June 7, 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
In partnership with the Sunnyvale Urban Forest Advocates (SUFA), we invite you to an exclusive screening of the film, Giants Rising: The Secrets and Superpowers of the Redwoods. The documentary discusses the scientific and cultural wonders of redwoods—the tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth. Registration is required.
Register for Giants Rising: SUFA Film
Ongoing Programs
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Next ESL Conversation Group Online: Monday, May 12 - Register
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Next ESL Conversation Group In-Person: Monday, May 19
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Next Sewing Lab: Tuesday, May 13
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Next Get Connected: Wednesday, May 14
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Next Bike Safety Information & Repair Workshop: Saturday, May 10
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Next Friends of the Library Book Sale: Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18
Check our Events Calendar for times and descriptions of each program.
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