Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Toss it? No way! Repair your items with the Repair Café Silicon Valley. Bring your broken stuff, along with your curiosity, and Repair Café will help you with your repairs. Is your toaster not toasting? Your blender not blending? Bring your item in need of repair and get one-on-one guidance on how to fix it. First come, first served. Last new fix at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2 to 5 p.m.
Embark on an interactive journey through the history of Apple and notable spin-off companies, with a special focus on intriguing and overlooked products that directly influence the tech we use today. Following the presentation, get hands-on with functional vintage computers, including classic Apple Il and Macintosh systems, an early NeXT Cube, an ultra-rare BeBox, General Magic devices and more. This program is for all ages. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.
Monday, Oct. 6, 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Create a poem from pages of an old book, and apply new meanings from another text! We will have recycled pages available for you to black out words you want to omit, and then piece together the rest to create a new inspiring poem! There will also be other supplies for you to decorate your page. This program is for adults. Registration is required.
Thursday, Oct. 9, 1 to 3 p.m.
Rediscover time-honored treasures and underappreciated productions from across cinematic history as part of our Classic Film Club! This month's screening is Alfred Hitchcock's shocking and iconic slasher, Psycho (1960).
IN-PERSON: Sustainable Craft: Wool Dryer Ball Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Learn how to make your own wool dryer balls. We'll provide you with step-by-step instructions, and you'll leave with your own laundry helper — and the knowledge to make more at home. Wool dryer balls are a great way to reduce drying time, naturally soften clothes and save you money. Reuse them for hundreds of loads of laundry. This workshop is for adults. Registration is not required. Supplies are limited and will be first come, first served.
IN-PERSON: Patch Party with Bike Sunnyvale
Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Library Plaza
Need to patch your bike's inner tube? Bring your bike to the Library Plaza! Bike Sunnyvale (the local chapter of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition) will be throwing a Patch Party. You can learn best practices to repair your bike's inner tubes as well as take home extra inner tubes.
IN-PERSON: Bike Safety Information & Repair Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 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? Volunteers from Bike Sunnyvale will be onsite to teach the ABC Quick Check, share safety tips, give out bicycle goodies and answer other bike-related questions. Professional bike mechanic Ryan Murphy will be available for advice and help with issues like changing a tire or adjusting gears or brakes. Assistance from Ryan will be first come, first served.
Note: Sunnyvale Public Library and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition do not have spare bicycle parts for replacements.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
IN-PERSON: Adults Create: Marigold Craft
Sunday, Oct. 12, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Learn how to make marigolds from coffee filters for this Adults Create! Bring your own coffee filters from home. We will also provide a limited supply. Once you finish, you can take them home or donate your marigolds to the Library for the upcoming Día de Muertos and Diwali holidays. This craft is for adults only. Registration is required.
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IN-PERSON: Adults Create: Halloween Wreaths
Monday, Oct. 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Library Program Room
Come and make a spooky Halloween wreath to decorate your front door for the upcoming holiday! To keep it sustainable, we will be using found materials like twigs and fall leaves, as well as glue, paper, cotton balls & more. Feel free to also bring your own. This craft is for adults only. Registration is required.
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ONLINE: Honoring the Dead: Afterlife Beliefs and Burial Rites*
Monday, Oct. 13, 7 to 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom - you will receive the link after registering
Rituals and practices that honor the dead have been an important part of Asian cultures and religions for thousands of years. Common to many of these diverse practices is the belief in an afterlife. Explore the varied ideas and customs surrounding the afterlife in Asian cultures through sculptures, paintings and jewelry from the Asian Art Museum.
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ONLINE: Adult Appétit! Agua Frescas*
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom - you will receive the link after registering
Learn how to make 3 different versions of Mexican Agua Frescas: horchata, mango and jamaica! Stay hydrated this fall with these delicious flavors, and impress everyone at your next gathering. This session will be pre-recorded. Attend during the program time to ask questions live to our presenter in the chat, or watch it afterward on our YouTube channel. Registration is required to participate in the chat.
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ONLINE: Monthly Book Group*
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 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 Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang. Call the library at 408-730-7300, chat with a librarian, or visit the Library Information Desk to ask about borrowing a reserve copy of the book.
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IN-PERSON: Parenting Program: Taming Temper Tantrums
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7 to 8 p.m.
Library Program Room
Join Elisabeth Stitt, author, parent educator, and parenting coach with Joyful Parenting Coaching to learn effective strategies for managing temper tantrums. Please note that this program is for adults only, and is not intended for children. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
ONLINE: Keeping Water-Wise: Conservation as a Way of Life in Sunnyvale*
Thursday, Oct. 16, 6 to 7 p.m.
Online via Zoom - you will receive the link after registering
In California, water conservation is a way of life. Join us for an online discussion from Sunnyvale's Environmental Services Department as we explore the importance of water conservation and share practical tips for reducing water use at home. Learn how you can take advantage of the many programs and resources available to support residents and businesses in making water conservation second nature. The program will take place online over Zoom. Registration is required.
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IN-PERSON: Senior Center Book Group
Friday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to noon
Sunnyvale Senior Center
Share your thoughts with other readers at our Senior Center Book Group. This month's selection is Under a Flaming Sky: The Great Hinckley Firestorm of 1894, by Daniel J. Brown. This nonfiction book is a minute-by-minute story of the Minnesota tragedy that trapped more than two thousand people.
The Senior Center Book Groups meets every month on the third Friday in the Laurel Room at the Sunnyvale Senior Center.
IN-PERSON: Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club
Friday, Oct. 17, 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 siguiente mes. En nuestra noveno sesión, nos pondremos de acuerdo sobre como será el Club de lectura y también discutiremos temas y autores para futuras sesiones. Nuestro libro este mes es La sombra del viento de Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Discutiremos la primera parte en el 17 de octubre y todo el libro en noviembre. Tenemos copias disponibles y podemos ayudarte a pedir una copia de la biblioteca, si es necesario. En la sala de la programas de la biblioteca.
IN-PERSON: EasyTech Seniors: How to Check Out eBooks
Saturday, Oct. 18, 1 to 2 p.m.
Library Program Room
Learn new skills in a relaxed and interactive group setting! EasyTech Seniors is led by Malhar D., a local high school student with a passion for helping seniors embrace technology to enrich their lives. In this class, Malhar will demonstrate how to access eBooks and eAudiobooks with your library card, using resources like Libby, cloudLibrary and hoopla. For a hands-on experience we recommend bringing an active library card, and your own mobile device or laptop. Registration is not required.
IN-PERSON: Irish Folk Music with "Hardly-Strictly Irish"
Saturday, Oct. 18, 3 to 4 p.m.
Library Program Room
Join Irish music duo Jimmy Murphy and Suzuki Cady of "Hardly-Strictly Irish" for an afternoon of acoustic American and Irish music. Their performance will include songs on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bodhrán, and harmony vocals. This program is for all ages. Registration is not required.
IN-PERSON: Diwali Celebration
Sunday, Oct. 19, 1 to 3 p.m.
Throughout the Library
Celebrate Diwali with fun activities for the whole family, as well as performances by Duniya Dance and Drum Company and School of Indian Dance. Space and supplies are limited. Register to receive an email reminder for this event!
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IN-PERSON: Death Café
Monday, Oct. 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Library Program Room
Join us for a lightly moderated discussion of death over tea and snacks. 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 counseling session. This program is for adults only. Registration is not required.
IN-PERSON: Warlords of the Air: Raptors with Wild Life Photographer Joan Sparks
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7 to 8 p.m.
Library Program Room
Join wildlife photographer Joan Sparks on a journey to see the warlords of the air — owls, hawks, falcons, vultures and eagles, also referred to as raptors. These birds of prey are superbly equipped for their lives as predators and swiftly carry out their roles given them by nature. Come and see these amazing birds that might call your backyard home. This program is for adults. Registration is not required.
ONLINE: Target Your Job Search: Using Databases and LinkedIn*
Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom - you will receive the link after registering
Looking to sharpen your job search strategy? Learn how to: build a target list of companies with resources like the Library's AtoZDatabases, use LinkedIn’s advanced search filters to research and connect with employers, and combine tools to uncover opportunities and expand your professional network. Please have an active LinkedIn profile before attending.
Registration is required.
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IN-PERSON: Veterans' Resource Fair
Friday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Library Plaza
Get information and resources for veterans, including housing, benefits and counseling. Resource tables will include Veterans Affairs Palo Alto, Peninsula Vet Center, Swords to Plowshares, Santa Clara County Office of Veteran Services, Nation's First and HomeFirst. Registration is not required.
IN-PERSON: UC Master Gardeners: Cover Your Assets: Investing in Healthy Soil
Saturday, Oct. 25, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Don’t let your soil go bare. Invest in your soil by growing cover crops when you aren’t growing anything else. Cover crops can help increase the nutrients in your soil, break up heavy soil, and suppress weeds. Come discover the world of cover crops: what they are, how they can help your garden and how to plant them. This talk is for adults and will take place in the Library Program Room. Registration is not required.
IN-PERSON: Afternoon Mindfulness Practice
Sunday, Oct. 26, 4:30 to 5:30 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. This program is for adults. Registration is not required.
IN-PERSON: California Native Plant Society: Gardening for Monarchs
Monday, Oct. 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Since the 1980s, western monarch butterfly populations have plummeted by more than 95%, putting this iconic species at risk of disappearing within our lifetime. In this talk, we'll explore the life cycle and migration of the western monarch, uncover the key reasons behind its dramatic decline and highlight the urgent need for action. You'll learn how habitat loss, pesticides and climate change have shaped their struggle — and, more importantly, what each of us can do to help. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, you’ll leave inspired to turn your outdoor space into a haven for monarchs. Registration is not required.
IN-PERSON: Book Publishing 1-2-3
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Grab a pen and join us for a look into the world of book publishing! Presenter Laurie Gibson has worked as a book editor for over 20 years. She offers insight into traditional and indie book publishing and will share valuable resources to help aspiring authors connect with literary agents and editors. Laurie will also offer tips to boost your command of the craft and demonstrate ways to reach readers through marketing and promotion. This program is for adults. Registration is not required.
IN-PERSON: Stargazing in the Meadow
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Library Meadow
Join us in the meadow to the north of the Library building for a night of outdoor stargazing. We'll be observing the upcoming supermoon, which is the largest of the year, as well as other celestial objects. This program is for all ages and is weather permitting. To ensure attendees have enough time at the telescopes, space is limited and registration is required.
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IN-PERSON: Financial Literacy, Part 1: Basic Concepts, Banking, Inflation
Monday, Nov. 3, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Library Program Room
Many of us were never formally taught how to manage our finances. This three-part series on financial literacy seeks to help fill this gap. In the first session, students will learn basic financial concepts such as compounding, discounting, ROI (return on investment) and opportunity cost. Key banking concepts and inflation will also be covered. This program is for adults. Registration is required.
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IN-PERSON: Native American Beading
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 3 to 4 p.m.
Fiction Room
Learn about the Native American tradition of beaded jewelry in this hands-on workshop by Diné artist Kalorie Roanhorse, owner of Navajo Dream. This program is for adults only.
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IN-PERSON: Silent Book Club
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 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: Chinese Medicine for Emotions and Internal Organ Health
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2 to 3 p.m.
Library Program Room
Thousands of years ago, the intricate system of Chinese medicine mapped out connections between different human emotions and their connections to the internal organs of the body. Learn about these connections from Dr. Julia Lee, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Registration is recommended, but not required.
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