A big thanks to Kaiser for coming out to give this well-attended program about sleep! Sleeping soundly is something everyone could use a little help with, and this was a great talk to help us all learn about circadian rhythms and tricks we can use to make us more tired at night.
The ESL Group had their holiday celebration today! Santa showed up, there were carolers. some delicious food, and plenty of time to talk with their classmates. We are so happy to be able to support this wonderful group! The librarians who run it are great at coming up with creative and fun activities for the …
Youth Services encouraged the kids who come through at Central Park Library to write down what they’re thankful for on paper feathers during November. Then, they put this turkey together, so everyone can see! It’s a great project, and it reminds me how important it is to be grateful. If you can’t read the feathers, …
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Congratulations to Erika Hamauchi, an eighth grader, for her artistic cover of Rainbow Rowell’s book, Eleanor and Park! Erika won the grand prize, a $100 Visa Gift Card. She was one of seven middle and high school prize winners; everyone received a certificate of achievement and gift card. The Book Cover Contest was held during …
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The proceeds from the book sales help fund, among other things, the Library’s weekly ESL club. They meet every Wednesday to talk about various topics and practice their English skills. Last week, though, they had Thanksgiving dinner. There were turkey sandwiches, mashed potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin pie… the works! Not to mention the centerpiece. It looks …
One of the best parts of my job is learning how the library changes people’s lives. This is a story that’s a couple of years old, but shows how Santa Clara City Library makes a difference, just by existing. The quiet study room upstairs is changing people’s lives. I know an gal, Indian dentist, married …
We had the official unveiling of the new bike fix-it station a couple of weeks ago. it was part of the library 2 library bike ride that so many people enjoyed. What a great opportunity! I love seeing people using it, even when the library is closed. If you’re riding your bike down Homestead to …
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Last spring, we helped the Youth Services department buy 48 Galileoscopes. What’s a Galileoscope? It’s a small mass-produced refractor telescope, designed with the intention of increasing public interest in astronomy and science. But… you have to build it yourself. From a kit. With 48 scopes, Youth Services will be able to host two family programs. …
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Both the Central and Northside libraries host Girls Who Code clubs. The Santa Clara Library Foundation & Friends supports these groups as needed – Girls Who Code is a great organization. Last spring, we did something simple: we provided food and decorations for the graduation ceremony for six different Girls Who Code clubs in the …
This year, SCCLFF sponsored the Santa Clara City Library’s Comic Con! This was a hugely successful event, drawing over 11,000 people from all over Silicon Valley. It featured Dave Filoni, executive producer for Star Wars Rebels (and more!), Lego contests, artists from Pixar, lots of cosplay… it was amazing. Of course the 101st Legion showed …