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Attend one of our several remote author talks, learn from the experience of Japanese Americans from across the 20th century, and more!





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Library Events for Adults




Nir Eyal
ONLINE: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

*Tuesday, May 19, 11 a.m. to Noon*

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible… was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, "Beyond Belief" [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S173C2207093 ]. Most of your limits aren’t physical. They’re psychological. In "Beyond Belief", Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you do—and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential. Nir Eyal is the author of the international bestsellers "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S173C1503039 ] and "Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S173C1860045 ]".

 

Register and ask questions of the author [ https://libraryc.org/sunnyvalelibrary/157481 ]

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Death Cafe
IN PERSON: Death Café

*Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m.*

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 counselling session.

 

This program is for adults only. It will take place in the Program Room. Registration is not required.

 

"Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library."

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Misinformation Age
ONLINE: Monthly Book Group

*Wednesday, May 20, 7 to 8 p.m.*

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 Misinformation Age [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S173C1837044 ]" by Caitlin O'Connor. Call the library at 408-730-7300, chat [ https://sunnyvale.libanswers.com/ ] with a librarian or visit the library Information Desk to ask about borrowing a reserve copy of the book.

 

This program will take place online over Zoom. Registration is required.

 

Register for Monthly Book Group. [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/15691962 ]

 

"Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library."

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Chris Benner
ONLINE: Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles and a Just Future: Author Talk with Chris Benner Online

*Thursday, May 21, 6 to 7 p.m.*

California's Salton Sea region is home to some of the worst environmental health conditions in the country. Recently, however, it has also become ground zero in the new "lithium gold rush"—the race to power the rapidly expanding electric vehicle and renewable energy storage market.

 

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Chris Benner, co-author of" Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles and a Just Future", as we discuss how this tiny patch of California represents a microcosm of the broad climate challenges we face; understanding Lithium Valley today is the key to grasping the future of our economy and our planet.

 

This program will take place over Zoom. Registration is required.

 

Register for Charging Forward: Author Talk with Chris Benner. [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16470975 ]

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Japanese Voices
IN PERSON: Japanese American Voices

*Thursday, May 21, 6 to 7 p.m.*

Learn firsthand what life was like as a Japanese American before, during and after World War II.

 

Yoshiko Kanazawa is a resident of San Jose and docent of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose. Born in 1935 to Denjiro and Teruha Nakahiro from Shikoku, Japan, Yoshiko grew up in the diverse Southern California neighborhood of Pasadena with four older brothers and sisters. In her talk, Yoshiko describes her family's wartime experience and their forced relocation to Gila River incarceration camp in Arizona.

 

This program takes place in the Adult Fiction Room. Registration is not required.

 

This program is part of One Book, One Coast, a multi-state book club. We join 193 other participating libraries in reading George Takei's graphic memoir "They Called Us Enemy [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=They%20Called%20Us%20Enemy&searchType=title ]". Participate in book discussions and other programs around the history of forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

 

View One Book, One Coast programs. [ https://www.library.sunnyvale.ca.gov/events/seasonal-library-programs ]

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Mindfulness
IN PERSON: Afternoon Mindfulness

*Sunday, May 24, 2 to 3 p.m.*

Join us for an hour of guided internal awareness practice to connect with our body, breath, thoughts, and emotions. The event is led by Dr. Lee, a practitioner of Chinese medicine at South Bay Internal Healing.

 

This program is for adults and will take place in the Library Program Room.

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Calligraphy
IN PERSON: Learn Chinese Calligraphy

*Sunday, May 24, 4 to 5:30 p.m.*

Discover the beauty of Chinese calligraphy in this workshop led by Jojo Liu. This session introduces the basics of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques and stroke order.

 

This program is for adults only. It will take place in the Library Program Room. This is a beginner class and may be redundant for those who taken previous Chinese calligraphy workshops with Jojo Liu at our Library.

 

Registration is not required. Seats are limited and will be first-come, first-served. Doors will close with the program is full.

 

Register for this program to receive an email reminder. [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16583059 ]






Sustainability Corner





*Welcome to Our Sustainability Corner! *

The programs and information featured in "Sustainability Corner" are provided by or in partnership with the City of Sunnyvale's Environmental Services Department.

 

To learn more about a program, follow the instructions in the event description.

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C&C Spring
Community & Climate: A Library Lecture Series

"Community & Climate" is an adult lecture series focused on global climate action. Our speakers will discuss innovative technology helping us build a healthier and more just world. We will learn about the real-world solutions coming directly from our neighborhoods and how we can implement them in our own lives. Learn more about the series with the following talks:

 


* Thursday, May 21 - Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles and a Just Future: Author Talk with Chris Benner [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16470975 ]
* Tuesday, June 2 - The Sustainability Class: Author Talk with Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16692482 ]
* Monday, July 6 - The Problem with Plastic with Susan Keefe [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16620513 ]

 

All lectures require registration. Select the lecture title above or visit our online calendar [ https://www.library.sunnyvale.ca.gov/events/calendar-month-view ] for more details on each talk.

 

Please visit the Library's YouTube page [ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnJnmWj8DBtFnsoVPgvoCM9pIZxRH1ics ] to view previously recorded installments from "Community & Climate".

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Storm Drain
Sunnyvale Environmental Services: Adopt-a-Storm Drain!

The City of Sunnyvale's Environmental Services Department is excited to introduce new a community initiative to help keep local waterways clean and streets flood-free: the Adopt-a-Storm Drain Program [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/homes-streets-and-property/streets-and-trees/storm-drains/adopt-a-storm-drain ].

 

Sunnyvale's stormwater system plays a critical role in managing runoff from streets and neighborhoods. Unlike wastewater, stormwater in Sunnyvale is not treated or filtered before reaching local waterways. Debris-clogged storm drains can cause street flooding and introduce pollutants into the Bay. By keeping storm drains clear of debris, participants can make a direct impact on the community by preventing flooding and protecting local creeks and the Bay.

 

As part of the program, participants will have the opportunity to name their adopted drain and will be provided access to City-supplied tools and safety equipment, including a litter tool, rake, dustpan, bucket, gloves and a safety vest.

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Trail Survey
California State Trails: User Survey

*Deadline to Participate: Sunday, May 31*

Help Improve California's Trails! Trails are essential places for recreation, health, mobility and connection to nature. California is launching a statewide effort to improve access to recreational trails, like hiking, biking and horseback riding routes, especially for communities that have historically had less access to them.

 

This effort is part of a larger plan to make the outdoors more inclusive and accessible, support climate resilience, honor tribal priorities, and help meet California’s “30x30” goal (protecting 30% of land and coastal water by 2030).

 

Learn more and take the survey to help shape future trail investments!  [ https://www.myinput.com/CaliforniaTrailsSurvey ]

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OCF
Free Trees for Sunnyvale

Our City Forest [ https://www.ourcityforest.org/ ] has partnered with the VTA to provide free trees for residents in Sunnyvale [ https://www.ourcityforest.org/free-trees ]! This program includes free planting and delivery service. We aim to reduce urban heat and pollution by replacing trees removed during VTA’s recent construction project in Sunnyvale.

 

Our City Forest can also support large-scale plantings at schools, libraries, religious centers, parks and businesses with the help of community volunteers. Please contact us using the information below to coordinate these plantings.

 

Our team will match you with a tree that fits your space! Visit our Community Nursery at 1000 Spring St, San Jose, CA 95110. We are open Thursday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon. Trees must be selected from the Approved Tree Species List for VTA-supported Programs.

 

Email Our City Forest <trees@ourcityforest.org> or call 408-256-0546 for more information.






Ongoing Programs






* *ESL Conversation Group In-Person:* Monday, May 18
* *ESL Conversation Group Online: *Monday, June 8 - Register for ESL [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/15910627 ]
* *Sewing Lab**:* Tuesday, May 19 & Wednesday, May 20
* *Get Connected:* Wednesday, May 20
* *Yarn Lab: *Friday, June 5
* *Friends of the Library Book Sale: *Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17

 

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Mark Your Calendars

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Don't miss our programs. Check the Library's online calendar [ https://www.library.sunnyvale.ca.gov/events/calendar-month-view ] to stay up-to-date.

 

See you soon,

"Your Librarians"



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Accessibility

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 or chat with a librarian [ https://sunnyvale.libanswers.com/ ] at least three days in advance of the program.

 






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