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Library Events for Adults




Susan Keefe
ONLINE: The Problem with Plastic with Susan Keefe

*Monday, July 6, 6 to 7 p.m.*

Join us for a conversation with Susan Keefe, Beyond Plastics' Southern California Director, on the new book, "The Problem with Plastic" [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S173C2210785 ]. We'll discuss the paradox of this material, first celebrated for its innovations and now recognized for its devastating environmental and public health impacts; further highlighting the pervasive presence of microplastics in the environment and the human body, challenging the belief that recycling can solve the crisis.

 

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

 

Register for The Problem with Plastic with Susan Keefe. [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16620513 ]

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Mark Wolynn
ONLINE: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are (and How to End the Cycle)

*Tuesday, July 7, 11 a.m. to noon*

How do the experiences of our ancestors influence our thoughts and behaviors today? In his award-winning book, "It Didn’t Start with You" [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S173C1679184 ], author Mark Wolynn shares compelling evidence that the roots of our anxiety, phobias, and chronic pain may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brains but in the lives of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents.

 

Register for this program and ask questions of the author. [ https://libraryc.org/sunnyvalelibrary/175786 ]

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Zen Coloring
IN PERSON: Zen Coloring for Adults

*Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m.*

Spend time relaxing and coloring. Coloring pages, pencils and markers are provided. Supplies are first come, first served.

 

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

 

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

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Sewing
IN PERSON: Adults Create: Sewing By Hand

*Thursday, July 9, 6 to 7 p.m.*

Join us for a Sewing by Hand. Each month will feature a different hand sewing project that can be completed in about an hour even if you’ve never sewn before. For July we are making butterflies.

 

This program is for adults only. It will take place in the Adult Fiction Room. Supplies are first come, first served. Registration is not required.

 

Register for Sewing By Hand for an email reminder. [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16463333 ]

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1776
ONLINE: The Unfinished Business of 1776: Author Talk with Thomas Richards Jr.

*Thursday, July 9, 6 to 7 p.m.*

Join us for a conversation with Thomas Richards Jr., historian and author of the new book "The Unfinished Business of 1776: Why the American Revolution Never Ended" [ https://linkencore.iii.com/iii/encore/record/C__Rb52248241__SThe%20Unfinished%20Business%20of%201776%20%20__Orightresult__X6;jsessionid=A7D6D5A1560949022536D26CB9E2461D?lang=eng&suite=def ]. We'll discuss the enduring legacies of the nation's founding moment, why the Revolution did not conclude in 250 years ago, and how it continues as an ongoing struggle for equality, justice, and social and political independence for all Americans.

 

Thomas Richards Jr. teaches history at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia and holds a PhD in history from Temple University. He is also the author of "Breakaway Americas: The Unmanifest Future of the Jacksonian United States."

 

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

 

Register for The Unfinished Business of 1776. [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16461504 ]

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Yarn
IN PERSON: Yarn Lab

*Friday, July 10, 10 a.m. to noon*

Work on your knit or crocheted projects at the library with other yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. Bring your own yarn, needles/hooks and ideas. Basic assistance and troubleshooting will be available. This is not a knitting or crocheting class; there will be no formal instruction.

 

This program is for adults only and will take place in the Adult Fiction Room. Registration is not required. Tables and supplies will be first come, first served.

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Detox
IN PERSON: Film Screening: The Plastic Detox

*Saturday, July 11, 1 to 3 p.m.*

As part of Plastic Free July, join us for a screening and discussion of the eye-opening documentary film "The Plastic Detox". This eye-opening documentary reframes the global plastic problem—a core driver of fossil fuel demand—as an urgent public health issue. Learn the startling effects plastics and toxic chemicals are having on our bodies and health. Registration is recommended to receive email reminders.

 

This program will take place in the Library Program Room.

 

Register for The Plastic Detox to receive email reminders. [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16812793 ]






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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PlasticFreeJuly.org 2026 Join the Challenge
Plastic Free July is Back!

Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans and communities.

 

Join us at the library by taking the pledge and participating in our own Plastic Free July Challenge. Discover simple, impactful activities to live more sustainably. Each step towards a plastic-free lifestyle earns you entries into our special prize drawing, where you have a chance to win eco-friendly prizes!

 

The Beanstack challenge consists of 20+ activity badges. Each badge reflects an individual step towards reducing plastic waste. Users acquire badges through completing activities and are awarded tickets to put towards their chosen prize(s) in our special drawing. Users are not required to earn each individual activity badge in order to enter in the drawing

 

Accept the challenge on Beanstack [ https://sunnyvale.beanstack.org/reader365 ] and discover sustainable alternatives that can become new habits forever!

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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:

 


* Monday, July 6 - The Problem with Plastic with Susan Keefe [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/16620513 ]
* Sunday, August 16 - They Poisoned the World: Author Talk with Mariah Blake [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/17093189 ]

 

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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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.

 

Their 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, July 13
* *ESL Conversation Group Online: *Monday, July 6 - Register for ESL [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/15910629 ]
* *Sewing Lab**:* Tuesday, July 7  & Wednesday, July 8
* *Get Connected:* Wednesday, July 8
* *Yarn Lab: *Friday, July 10
* *Friends of the Library Book Sale: *Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19

 

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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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