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02/09/2022 Library Commission Regular Agenda Packet CITY OF GILROY LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2022 7:00 p.m. Gilroy Library Meeting Room 350 W. Sixth Street Gilroy, CA 95020 AGENDA Page 1 of 3 THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 361 MEETING MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE www.cityofgilroy.org. In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, the City will be offering online conferencing via Zoom, Facebook Live, telephone, and email options for public to view this meeting. Written comments can be submitted by email to Adam Henig at adam.henig@cityofgilroy.org. If you prefer to participate in the meeting using Zoom, please use the following information provided here: Participate via Zoom: Weblink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220673707?pwd=TmtpdjJaMlhIT0lBekVmSlZ5UFp4Zz09 Telephone: 1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 832 2067 3707 Passcode: 915235 TO VIEW THE MEETING LIVE ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/GilroyCityHallMeetings PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Assembly Bill 361, the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City a minimum of 2 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 846-0577. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Library Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection with the agenda packet in the Recreation Division at Senior Center, 7371 Hanna Street during normal business hours. These materials are also available with the agenda packet on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE Page 2 of 3 Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, task forces, councils and other agencies of the City exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE OR TO REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION STAFF AT cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org I. CALL TO ORDER II. SECRETARY'S REPORT III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 10, 2021 IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS VI. INTRODUCTIONS VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA VIII. OLD BUSINESS IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Library Commission 1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Motion and vote for the selection of commission Chair and Vice-chair of Library Commission. X. LIBRARY REPORTS A. County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached) 1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Receive and Comment on County Library Report. B. Gilroy Library Report (report attached) Page 3 of 3 1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Receive and Comment on Gilroy Library Report. XI. COMMISSION COMMENTS XII. STAFF COMMENTS XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XIV. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF GILROY LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2021 7:00 p.m. Gilroy Library Meeting Room 350 W. Sixth Street Gilroy, CA 95020 MINUTES Page 1 of 2 I. CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Title Status Katherine Robinson Chair Excused Victoria Coverson-Baxter Vice Chair Present Sumana Reddy Commissioner Present Kathy Souza Commissioner Present Gabriela Kim Commissioner Present II. SECRETARY'S REPORT - Agenda was posted on November 5, 2021. Robinson absent (excused). III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. September 8, 2021 - Motion was passed by Commissioner Kim to approve the minutes. Vice Chair Baxter seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0. IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Motion was passed by Commissioner Reddy to approve the minutes. Kim seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0. V. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS - none VI. INTRODUCTIONS – Since it was the first in-person meeting in nearly two years, commissioners and staff introduced themselves. VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – none. VIII. OLD BUSINESS – none. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of the 2022 Library Commission Meeting Schedule – Reddy proposed that the commission continue meeting five times in a calendar year (as they have done in 2019 and 2020). The proposed meeting dates are: February 9, April 13, June 8, September 7, and November 9. Reddy motioned for approval. Baxter seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0. 3.A Packet Pg. 4 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Nov 10, 2021 7:00 PM (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) Page 2 of 2 X. LIBRARY REPORTS A. County Library Report for October and November 2021 (report attached) Santa Clara County Librarian Jenifer Weeks discussed the following in her report: Countywide patron survey results and its key takeaways; Joint Powers Authority meeting; new hours for all library (pre-Covid schedule); and homework help. Commissioner Souza inquired about if the library was offering student assistance considering the missed in-person time due to the pandemic. According to education experts, Souza said, K-12 students have fallen behind. The library is addressing this need and others, such as offering mental health services for youth. B. Gilroy Library Report for November 2021 (report attached) Community Librarian Cassandra Wong discussed the following topics: new library hours (pre-pandemic); community partnerships within Gilroy; virtual and in-person offerings such as a “grab and go” art kit and an in-person cultural dance performance; library circulation numbers; October events; and the upcoming calendar for November. XI. COMMISSION COMMENTS - Commissioner Kim inquired about bringing back in-person story time. Wong said she would look into it and report back. Reddy asked if the library would post information about Covd-19 vaccination availability for youth, 5-11 years old. XII. STAFF COMMENTS – Henig thanked Baxter for leading the meeting. XIII. ADJOURNMENT – Reddy motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Baxter seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0. Adam Henig Recording Secretary Recreation Division 3.A Packet Pg. 5 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Nov 10, 2021 7:00 PM (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) LIBRARY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Library Commission Meeting Date: February 9, 2022 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Adam Henig Recommendation: Motion and vote for the selection of commission Chair and Vice-chair of Library Commission. Executive Summary At the beginning of the calendar year, the Library Commission will motion to select a chair and vice-chair to serve for a one-year term. The chair’s main function is to preside over the commission meeting and approve the agenda prior to posting. If the chair is not present at the meeting, the vice-chair will be the presiding officer. The new chair will take over duties following this meeting. In 2021, the chair was Katherine Robinson and Vice Chair was Victoria Coversion- Baxter. 9.A Packet Pg. 6 LIBRARY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached) Meeting Date: February 9, 2022 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Adam Henig Recommendation: Receive and Comment on County Library Report. Executive Summary County Librarian staff will present the Santa Clara County Library District Stakeholders Report. Attachments: 1. SCCLD Stakeholder Report Dec 2021 2. SCCLD Stakeholder Report, Event Calendar Feb 2022 3. SCCLD Stakeholder Report Jan 2022 10.A Packet Pg. 7 Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga December 2021 Library Stakeholder Report Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian Enjoy the Holidays with SCCLD It’s the holiday season and a time for family, friends, gatherings and possibly a vacation too! The Library can help you prepare and enjoy the holidays with booklists, programs, online resources and more. If you’re hosting a gathering, let us help you plan the perfect menu and decorate to make the event festive. We can even show you how to make your own wreath or holiday cards. To keep the kids busy during Winter break, register for events for the whole family including the North Pole Review puppet show. Don’t forget to pick up some favorite reads and movies too. And did you know SCCLD has console games for Xbox, PS4 and more? We also have Consumer Reports to shop for the perfect holiday gifts this season. If your travel plans include areas where another language is spoken, Rosetta Stone will help you learn a few key phrases, or completely immerse yourself in another language. Our librarians have also created helpful travel booklists you won’t want to miss! Happy Holidays from SCCLD! Weston Woods Available Dec 1! Weston Woods was founded in 1953 by Morton Schindel who became fascinated with picture books while reading to his children. In 1996, Weston Woods became part of the Scholastic Inc. – the world’s largest publisher of children's books. Enjoy hundreds of children’s stories online including classics like Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats and Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman. There are also modern titles like We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaelea Goade. You can easily find your next great read with filters including grade, age, theme, and lexile level. 10.A.a Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Dec 2021 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Many of these resources have study guides to help educators create lesson plans and curriculum around these books. New readers will be able to utilize the Read Along feature that highlights the words being spoken in the video. Closed captions are also available to help assist in learning and to develop language recognition. Finally, translations are available on some materials in both Spanish and Mandarin. Weston Woods will be found on our website in our Kids Online Library under Learning and Homework Help, eBooks & Audiobooks and Find a Good Book and within the Student Portal. Take a Virtual Tour of the Library Our eight libraries and bookmobile service are as unique as the communities they serve. SCCLD has created library highlight video tours on each Hours and Location page of our website. These videos are a great way to introduce each location and what makes it special to our patrons and residents. We hope you’ll take a moment to view the videos. Even our most loyal and frequent visitors will likely discover something new about their local library! Create, Dream, Discover: The Possibilities are Endless with a Free SCCLD Library Card Have you, a family member, friend or neighbor been holding out from getting a free library card with the Santa Clara County Library District? In 2022, the Library District will offer brand new, unique library cards that will encourage all residents to make the library their own. The new library cards come in three designs, CREATE, DREAM or DISCOVER. Each card has a special coating on the lightbulb, cloud or magnifying glass that will allow you to write or draw on the card to personalize it. SCCLD is the only library district that offers these innovative cards that are as original as our patrons. More details will be available in January 2022. 10.A.a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Dec 2021 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Save the Date SCCLD has several important events coming in 2022 that you won’t want to miss. Be sure to mark your calendar early and stay tuned for more information. Silicon Valley Reads Virtual Kickoff Event Saturday, January 27, 2022 @ 6:30pm Open to the public Library District Joint Powers Authority Board Meeting Thursday, January 28 @ 12:00pm Open to the public Santa Clara County Library District 19th Annual Friends, Foundations, Endowment, and Commissioners Virtual Forum Saturday, February 5 @ 9:30am By invitation only 10.A.a Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Dec 2021 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT DECEMBER 2021 EVENTS Events listed in blue are in-person events **All libraries will be closed and services unavailable on Friday and Saturday, December 24 & 25 for the Christmas holiday and Friday and Saturday, December 31 and January 1 for the New Year** Free In-Person Homework Help at Los Altos, Milpitas, and Gilroy Libraries Mondays-Thursdays through December 17, 3:30 -- 5 p.m. Free homework help for students in grades 7-12 living in Santa Clara County. Get help in math, history, science and English. Register to guarantee your spot. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Snack Break at Morgan Hill Library Mondays-Thursdays, 3 – 4 p.m. (except holidays and school breaks) Kids 18 and under are invited to stop by the library for a snack, as supplies last. Snack Break at Gilroy Library Mondays-Fridays, 3 -5 p.m. (except holidays and school breaks) Visit the children’s area near the Nest room to grab a snack, as supplies last. Online ESL Conversation Club Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6 – 7:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Thursdays, December 9 & 16, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Practice your English listening and speaking skills in a virtual platform. Meet new friends and learn English together. Virtual Trivia Night for Adults Wednesday, December 1, 6 – 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Our Movies & Music Team is hosting a trivia night all about holiday movies and music. You will be using Mentimeter to submit your answers, so you’ll need access to an internet browser during the program. 10.A.a Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Dec 2021 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Knitting and Crochet Meetup at Gilroy Library Thursdays, December 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 1 – 4 p.m. Stop by for a drop-in knitting and crochet circle where you can bring your projects, ask questions, receive help share ideas and meet new people. The meetup will be upstairs in Quiet Study B. Holiday Haiku Kit Available Friday, December 3 (Register for kit) Receive instructions and craft materials to create a holiday haiku that you can use as a decoration. Great activity for families with a child in grade 3 and up. One kit per family. Family Fun Fridays at Morgan Hill Library Fridays, December 3, 10, & 17, 10:30 – 11 a.m. (weather permitting) Join us on the lawn for family fun with your little ones. We will have stories, music, movement and more! Wreath Making Workshop at Saratoga Library Friday, December 3, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Seats are limited; Register at Adult Reference Desk by Dec. 2 at 4 p.m.) Bring a wire clothes hanger and some pinecones, bows and ribbons for your wreath. We will provide the greenery. Online Book Club Friday, December 3, 4 – 5 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) We will read and discuss Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo. Diversión Familiar Fiesta at Morgan Hill Library Saturdays, December 4, 11, & 18, 10:30 – 11 a.m. (weather permitting) ¡Únase a nosotros en el césped para divertirse en familia con sus pequeños! ¡Cuentos, música, movimiento y más! Children’s Craft Activity at Gilroy Library Saturday, December 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join us in the courtyard for a craft activity: Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Let your imagination run wild and make a paper snowman buddy. Home for the Holidays with Chef Laura Stec Saturday, December 4, 2 – 3 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Chef Stec will show us some side dishes that will liven up the festivities with flavor yet balance our blood sugar. She will also have tips of party and menu planning, table displays and timesaving advice. 10.A.a Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Dec 2021 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Winter Holiday Magic Storytime at Milpitas Library Saturday, December 4, 3 – 3:45 p.m. Join us on the steps of the historical Grammar School for a story, songs and dance to celebrate the holiday season. Virtual Film Discussion Saturday, December 4, 6 – 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) We will be discussing the film, Taste of Pho. Watch the film using our free video streaming service, Kanopy, then join us for discussion. Safe Space Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth at Morgan Hill Library Tuesdays, December 7 & 21, 4 – 6 p.m. Join us for in-person support group meetings that provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-25) to play games, participate in group activities and discussions and build community. No registration necessary. Virtual Paint Party Tuesday, December 7, 6 – 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Join us as we paint our own version of Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night. You’ll need canvas or watercolor paper, acrylic brushes, water, paper towels, and acrylics or pastels or watercolors. Holiday Card Making at Gilroy Library (Ages 12+) Wednesday, December 8, 7 – 8 p.m. (Register online) Saturday, December 11, 2 – 3 p.m. (Register online) All supplies will be provided. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to make cards, please only register for one program. Pelicans, Herons and Egrets Presentation at Los Altos Library Wednesday, December 8, 7 – 8 p.m. Wildlife photographer Joan Sparks will highlight pictures of stellar long-legged waders in their natural habitat. This in-person program has limited seating. Masks are required. Make Homemade Playdough Friday, December 10, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Practice fine motor skills and use the playdough to practice literacy skills. You’ll receive all materials needed to make the dough. Parents and preschool aged children are encouraged to attend. 10.A.a Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Dec 2021 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Wreath Making Workshop at Los Altos Library Friday, December 10, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Seats are limited. Register at Adult Reference Desk by Dec. 9 at 5 p.m.) Bring a wire clothes hanger and some pinecones, bows and ribbons for your wreath. We will provide the greenery. Open Poetry Readings with the Garlicky Group of Poets at Gilroy Library Saturday, December 11, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Stop by and read whatever poetry you might like and join in related discussions. No registration necessary. Virtual Film Discussion Saturday, December 11, 6 – 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) We will be discussing the film, Generation Zapped: The Dangers of Daily Exposure to Wireless Technologies. Watch the film using our free video streaming service, Kanopy, then join us for discussion. Safe Space Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth at Gilroy Library Tuesday, December 14, 4 – 6 p.m. Join us for in-person support group meetings that provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-25) to play games, participate in group activities and discussions and build community. No registration necessary. Wood Burn Holiday Ornaments at Gilroy Library (Ages 18+) Wednesday, December 15, 7 – 8 p.m. (Register online) All supplies will be provided. This activity is for people 18+. Outdoor Puppet Show at Milpitas Library Saturday, December 18, 3 – 4 p.m. The Fratello Marionettes present The North Pole Review. The music-based puppet show starts ice skater Crystal Chandelier, the Russian Trepack Dancers and outdoor penguins. This is will place on the steps of the historic Milpitas Grammar School. Virtual Film Discussion Saturday, December 18, 6 – 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) We will be discussing the film, Wuthering Heights. Watch the film using our free video streaming service, Kanopy, then join us for discussion. Now Read This! Online Book Club Monday, December 27, 12 – 1:30 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) We will be discussing the book Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Registration opens on Wednesday, December 1. 10.A.a Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Dec 2021 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga February 2022 Library Stakeholder Report Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian New County Poet Laureate Tapped for 2022-23 Term The County Board of Supervisors appointed Tshaka Campbell to be the seventh County Poet Laureate on January 11. The honorary position is charged with promoting the art form through appearances at local community events and working to instill a passion for poetry among the public. Campbell is a multi-talented individual who has written several books of poetry, performed in multiple poetry contests across the country, and released multiple music albums. He has already leaped into his new role, also taking advantage of social media platforms (Facebook , Instagram, Twitter). SCCLD is working with SVCreates to provide support for the mission of the Poet Laureate. A new page on the Library District’s website contains general information about the Poet Laureate and lists upcoming events featuring Campbell as well as other local poetry groups being hosted at our libraries. Campbell will be formally introduced at the Board of Supervisors meeting at 9:30 on Tuesday, February 8. As part of the invocation, he will also read a selection of his work as part of the online meeting. Silicon Valley Reads Events All February On the heels of its successful January 27 online kickoff, Silicon Valley Reads 2022 has dozens of events scheduled this month. Get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Los Altos Library’s All You Need is Love and Kindness event from Feb. 7 to 12. Drop by the Children’s Reference Desk for holiday cards, hearts and decorations to take home. Morgan Hill Library’s After School Snack program has a station to make Kindness Valentines from Feb. 7 to 11. Teens can learn to watercolor by watching an online course on Tue. Feb. 15. Adults can test their trivia knowledge during a virtual contest on Wed. Feb 16. Following the theme of Kindness, a Caregiving 101 class will be offered over Zoom on Mon. Feb. 21. There will also be a special Storytime on Tue. Feb. 22. If you have not already done so, register for SVR2022 on Beanstack. Everyone who logs in a book and completes a short “Write Your Thoughts” activity will be eligible for a special thank you prize. 10.A.b Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report, Event Calendar Feb 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Black History Month Library Events February was selected as the month to celebrate Black History due to the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglas and the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln. SCCLD has several virtual events planned during the month on topics including a teen workshop on microaggressions, lessons on how to make soul food, a film discussion about slavery, a history of Black American Quilts, and a talk about inventor George Washington Carver. There will also be a special author Q&A next month with James Beard award-winning chef Bryant Terry. Several libraries will be offering a Black History trivia challenge to test your knowledge about important black figures from American history. Look for copies at the Adult Reference Desks. Keep an eye out as well for Black History Month book displays at libraries. Have You Had a Chance to Enjoy Our Sunday and Expanded Hours Yet? All of our libraries, except the Campbell Express, are now open seven days a week for your convenience. Our open hours vary by location. See the schedule below. UPDATE: Due to advice from the County Public Health Officer about gatherings, we have pushed back the start date for patrons to once again be able to reserve our community rooms and large rooms to March 1. Our medium and small rooms are still available. All those who use them must be masked at all times. Full Service Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Campbell Express 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm Closed Cupertino 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-6:30pm 10am-6:30pm Gilroy 1pm-9pm 1pm-9pm 1pm-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 1pm-5pm Los Altos 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm Milpitas 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm Morgan Hill 12pm-9pm 12pm-9pm 12pm-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 1pm-5pm Saratoga 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm Woodland 11am-8pm 11am-8pm 11am-8pm 11am-5pm 11am-5pm 11am-5pm 11am-5pm 10.A.b Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report, Event Calendar Feb 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Happy Year of the Tiger! Lunar New Year 2022 In China, it's called the Spring Festival. In Korea, it's Seollal. In Vietnam, it's Tet. Our librarians have put together a special booklist for families about Lunar New Year, the first day of the lunar calendar. Learn fact and stories about this date, which is celebrated across the globe and here in Santa Clara County. Join SCCLD for in-person and virtual programs in February! See the attached event calendar for a full list of available programs. 10.A.b Packet Pg. 17 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report, Event Calendar Feb 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT FEBRUARY 2022 EVENTS Please note: Silicon Valley Reads events listed in blue **All libraries will be closed and services unavailable on Monday, February 21 in observance of Presidents’ Day** SVR Kindness Bingo Anytime during February and March Complete our SVR Kindness Bingo Challenge and receive a participation prize. Pick up your bingo sheet from Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos and Woodland Libraries. SVR Kindness Tree Anytime during February and March Visit Los Altos, Cupertino or Gilroy Libraries to write an act of kindness and add to our kindness tree. Snack Break at Morgan Hill Library Mondays-Thursdays, 3 – 4 p.m. (except holidays and school breaks) Kids 18 and under are invited to stop by the library for a snack, as supplies last. Snack Break at Gilroy Library Mondays-Fridays, 3 – 5 p.m. (except holidays and school breaks) Visit the children’s area near the Nest room to grab a snack, as supplies last. Online ESL Conversation Club Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, & 22, 1 – 2 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Wednesdays, February 2 & 9, 6 – 7:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Practice your English listening and speaking skills in a virtual platform. Meet new friends and learn English together. SVR Virtual Book Club: The Authenticity Project Wednesday, February 2, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Join us as we discuss one of this year’s recommended fiction reads, The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley. 10.A.b Packet Pg. 18 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report, Event Calendar Feb 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report Virtual Tai Chi Fridays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10 – 11 a.m. (Register for Zoom link) Martial Artist Yang Li will host a four-part series of tai chi classes that cover basic postures, breathing techniques and forms of tai chi. No previous experience necessary. SVR Virtual Book Discussion: A Dream Called Home Friday, February 4, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. (Register for Zoom link) We will discuss featured Silicon Valley Reads book A Dream Called Home by Reyna Grande. Virtual Event: Tax Law Updates Saturday, February 5, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) A certified financial planner will discuss tax law changes and how it might affect your personal financial situation. Also covered are strategies for tax savings for this year and beyond. Virtual Teen Workshop: Identifying and Interrupting Microaggressions Saturdays, February 5, 1 – 2 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Learn how to identify a microaggression and how to challenge, confront and question a microaggression while being a thoughtful and protective ally. This event is for teens ages 13-18. DIY Spa Products at Gilroy Library Saturday, February 5, 2 – 3 p.m. (Register online) Join us in the courtyard to create your own spa products to use at home. We will provide the supplies to make bath bombs, a body scrub and a foot soak. Registration is required. SVR: All You Need is Love and Kindness Valentines at Los Altos Library Stop by anytime during the week of February 7-12 Stop by the Children’s Reference Desk for Valentine’s Day cards, hearts and decorations to take home. Kindness Valentines at Morgan Hill Library Stop by anytime between 3—4 p.m. February 7-11 Drop by during our after-school snack program to make Kindness Valentines. Black History Month Event: Virtual Film Discussion Monday, February 7, 6 – 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Join us for this Black History Month special event. Please watch the documentary, Slavery by Another Name on Kanopy, then join us to discuss. Online Chinese Book Club/網上中文書友會 Wednesday, February 9, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Participants can choose to read the book, 大港的女兒, in Chinese or English, and the discussion will be mainly in Mandarin. 參與者可選讀中文或英文版，討論則將以中文為主. 10.A.b Packet Pg. 19 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report, Event Calendar Feb 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report Virtual Film Discussion Monday, February 14, 6 – 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) We will be discussing the film, The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet. Please watch the film first on Kanopy, then join us to discuss. Safe Space Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth at Morgan Hill Library Tuesday, February 15, 4 – 6 p.m. (outside, weather permitting) Join us for support group meetings that provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-25) to play games, participate in group activities and discussions, and build community. No registration necessary. Black History Month Event: Soul Food with Chef LaKisha Harris Tuesday, February 15, 7 – 8 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Chef LaKisha Harris will be coming into your kitchen (virtually) to help you prepare fried chicken, collard greens and cornbread. A list of ingredients will be given ahead of time in case you want to cook along with her. SVR Special Event: Watercolor Painting with Teen Artist & Author Tyler Gordon Tuesday, February 15, 7 – 8 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Internet sensation Tyler Gordon will share his journey into worldwide fame and lead us through a watercolor art lesson. Attendees should have blank paper, watercolor paints or colored pencils available. SVR: Virtual Trivia Night for Adults Wednesday, February 16, 6 – 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Join us for trivia that will cover a variety of categories (movies, music, literature and more) related to the SVR theme: The Power of Kindness, Resilience and Hope. Cupertino Library’s Adult Book Online Discussion Group Thursday, February 17, 7 – 8:30 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) We will be discussing The Constant Rabbit by Jasper Fforde. Black History Month Event: George Washington Carver Saturday, February 19, 11 – 12 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) The executive director of the State Historical Society of Missouri will discuss Carver’s life, his research at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama and the many contributions he made to agricultural science and product development. SVR Event: Caregiving 101 Monday, February 21, 2 – 3 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) A representative from the Family Caregiver Alliance will discuss what a caregiver is, the importance of being identified as one, and will provide the participant with an understanding of the impact they potentially leave on the care of their loved ones and themselves. 10.A.b Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report, Event Calendar Feb 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report SVR Event: Celebrity Storytime Tuesday, February 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m. (Watch on Facebook) Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian will read aloud the featured Silicon Valley Reads book The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates. Watch this program on our Facebook page (@sccld) Online Bookshare Tuesday, February 22, 7 – 8:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Talk about your latest read or favorite genre and hear from others who share your passion of reading. Online Book Discussion Tuesday, February 22, 7 – 8 p.m. We will discuss The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald. Analysis of Early Applications Results: Class of 2022 Wednesday, February 23, 6 – 7:30 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Analyze early application results with FLEX’s expert counselors. This year’s early application results are particularly important because they give indications of how colleges have adapted to application portfolios affected by the pandemic. Black History Month Event: Quilts with Peopleologie Saturday, February 26, 2 – 3 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Learn about some of the traditional quilt patterns created by Black Americans and passed down generations. Afterward, create your own no-sew quilt block using any fabric scraps, cardboard or cardstock, scissors and glue. Now Read This! Los Altos Online Book Club Monday, February 28, 12 – 1:30 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) We will discuss Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder and a Woman’s Search for Justice in Indian Country by Sierra Crane Murdoch. SVR Virtual Event: Caring for Someone with Dementia Monday, February 28, 2 – 3:30 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Caring for someone with dementia poses unique challenges. This class will provide a basic understanding of dementia and how it affects an individual. Participants will also learn some tips on how to cope with these changes. Virtual Film Discussion Monday, February 28, 6 – 7 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) We will be discussing the film, Circle of Poison. Watch the film using our free streaming service, Kanopy, and then join us for a discussion. 10.A.b Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report, Event Calendar Feb 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga January 2022 Library Stakeholder Report Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian January Brings Full Service to Our Libraries Happy New Year! We’re starting off 2022 bringing back full service hours. Starting Monday, January 24, all of our community libraries will resume full service hours, 7 days a week. These regular open hours mean you can stop by any day of the week! Our open hours vary by location. See the schedule below. Also on January 24, passport services will resume at Cupertino, Los Altos and Milpitas Libraries. Our passport service facilities are able to issue first passports, replacements, renewals that expired more than 15 years ago or passports issued before the holder was 16 years old. For a full list of services and to book an appointment, visit sccld.org/passport. We are also happy to announce you can now reserve our community rooms and large rooms which will be available starting January 24 for educational, cultural, intellectual, civic, or charitable activities that are open to the public. This is in addition to our medium and small rooms that are already available. Full Service Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Campbell Express 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm Closed Cupertino 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-6:30pm 10am-6:30pm Gilroy 1pm-9pm 1pm-9pm 1pm-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 1pm-5pm Los Altos 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm Milpitas 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm Morgan Hill 12pm-9pm 12pm-9pm 12pm-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 1pm-5pm Saratoga 10am-9pm 10am-9pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm Woodland 11am-8pm 11am-8pm 11am-8pm 11am-5pm 11am-5pm 11am-5pm 11am-5pm 10.A.c Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Jan 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Create, Dream and Discover with SCCLD We are excited to announce the release of new, unique library card designs. The three fun designs aim to inspire patrons to Create, Dream, and Discover unlimited possibilities, all of which can happen with a free SCCLD library card. These one-of- a-kind library card designs include a lightbulb, cloud and magnifying glass on the front where patrons can draw or write to personalize their card. SCCLD library cards are valid at all of the SCCLD library locations, Bookmobile, as well as the Online Library 24/7. Everyone is invited to get a free library card. When you visit any of our libraries, whether you’re using one of our library computers or our Library WiFi (SCCL), apply online at sccld.org/card for a full use library card. After you submit your form, visit the accounts desk and let our staff know you’ve applied online so they can issue you a new library card. Current patrons are also welcome to replace their card with one of the new designs. Note: If you already have an SCCLD library card, you will have to get a new account number and PIN. As an added bonus, people who come into the library and get a new card will receive a special gift (magnetic bookmarks shown), while supplies last. Healthy Living: Learn About Nutrition The New Year often starts with a priority on good health. Join us on Wednesday, January 12 for a special virtual event with Calfresh Healthy Living. Learn how to read Nutritional Facts labels and ingredient lists to make healthier food choices for you and your family. Also learn tips to plan and prepare low-cost meals, while applying the MyPlate guidelines. Register for the online event here. There are also in person programs in January to learn about the mental and physical benefits of exercise, participate in breathing exercises, and tai chi. Find additional Health and Fitness books at the library, as well as healthy living kids cookbooks to share with younger readers. And don’t forget, SCCLD offers the mindfulness app, Headspace to our patrons! In just minutes a day, you can participate in guided mindfulness sessions to reduce stress, improve your sleep, calm anxiety, gain better focus and more. Get started at sccld.org/headspace. 10.A.c Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Jan 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Silicon Valley Reads Virtual Kickoff Event Saturday, January 29, 2022 @ 6:30pm – pre-registration required to receive a link to the live-stream program. Free and open to the public The 2022 theme is The Power of Kindness, Resilience and Hope. Featured authors Valarie Kaur, Reyna Grande, and Richard Lui offer their unique perspectives about how the power of kindness, resilience and hope can move us forward as a community. Kaur will discuss how "revolutionary love" can heal our world; Lui will share his experience of how compassion impacts individuals and our community; and Grande will reflect on her own journey crossing the US-Mexico border as a child and the resilience she developed during her life. Each of their stories and experiences provides hope for our collective future and inspiration to become better people in the world. Library District Joint Powers Authority Board Meeting Join us on Thursday, January 27 @ 12:00pm for the next Library JPA Board meeting. On the agenda is review of the 5-year forecast and 3-year tech plan. The agenda will be posted the week prior to the meeting. Santa Clara County Library District 19th Annual Friends, Foundations, Endowment, and Commissioners Virtual Forum Please save the date for Saturday, February 5 @ 9:30am for our 19th Annual Library Forum. This year’s theme is The Future of Reading. Libraries play an ever-critical role which continues to change, expand and morph. Join us for a keynote presentation with OverDrive as we discuss the Future of Reading. Check your email in early January as the invitations will be sent electronically. Join SCCLD for in-person and virtual programs in January! See the attached for a full list of available programs. 10.A.c Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Jan 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT JANUARY 2022 EVENTS Please note: Events listed in blue are Silicon Valley Reads events **All libraries will be closed and services unavailable on Saturday, January 1 for the New Year’s Day and Monday, January 17 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day** CUPERTINO (10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino 95014) ESL Conversation Club Tuesday, January 11, 18 & 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Cupertino Community Hall Practice your English listening and speaking skills with us. Meet new friends and learn English together. Chinese Book Discussion Thursday, January 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Cupertino Community Hall We will discuss the 2020 novel, 尋琴者 (Xun Qin Zhe) by an award-winning Taiwanese author 郭強生 (Qiangsheng Guo). Copies of the novel are available at the Cupertino Library Adult Reference Desk on the second floor. Cupertino Library Adult Book Discussion Thursday, January 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Cupertino Community Hall We will be discussing This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. GILROY (350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy 95020) Knitting and Crochet Meetup Thursdays, January 6, 13, 20, & 27, 1 – 4 p.m., Quiet Study B Stop by for a drop-in knitting and crochet circle where you can bring your projects, ask questions, receive help share ideas and meet new people. Open Poetry Readings with the Garlicky Group of Poets Saturday, January 8, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Downstairs Meeting Room Stop by and read whatever poetry you might like and join in related discussions. No registration necessary. 10.A.c Packet Pg. 25 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Jan 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Teen Craft Event (ages 12+) Saturday, January 15, 2 – 3 p.m., Community Room Create a neon sign of your own. Bring your own design or use a template. All supplies will be provided. DIY Pouches Saturday, January 22, 2 – 3 p.m., Community Room Teens and adults are invited to create a pouch from felt or other fabric and add some embellishments. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. Silicon Valley Reads Book Discussion Tuesday, January 25, 7 – 8 p.m., Upstairs Quiet Study B We will be discussing the book A Dream Called Home by Reyna Grande. Register online to attend. LOS ALTOS (13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 94022) Tech Help Thursdays, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2 – 4 p.m. Book a 30-minute appointment with a librarian to get help with your smartphones or devices. They can also show you how to use library resources to access eBooks, audiobooks and more. Sign up for a time slot by calling (650) 948-7683. The Physical and Mental Benefits of Exercise Tuesday, January 18, 2 – 3 p.m., Orchard Room Breathe California of the Bay Area will present an informational session the physical and mental benefits of exercise. They will also provide basic health screening services for those interested. Breathing Exercises Friday, January 28, 11 – 11:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of yoga breathing. From a seated position in a chair, participants will practice breathing awareness, belly breathing, chest breathing and alternate nostril breathing. MILPITAS (160 N. Main Street, Milpitas 95035) Grab and Go STEM Kits Saturday, January 8, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Girl Scout Cadette Troop 61192 is offering STEM kits for kids. Pick up a cotton ball launcher, rubber band acoustics or marble maze kit, while supplies last. 10.A.c Packet Pg. 26 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Jan 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Tai Chi Fridays, January 14-May 20, 10 – 11 a.m., Auditorium Tai Chi Master Roy Wong will teach this healthful and spiritual exercise in the Auditorium. Tai Chi runs in two six-month sessions in January and June. New students must register. Sign up in person at the upstairs reference desk or call (408) 262-1171x3616. Robotics Fun with Ozobots Wednesday, January 19, 4 – 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room Children ages 8-12 will learn the basics of coding and controlling the Ozobots, a tiny robot, using only paper and markers. 2nd and 3rd Grade Book Club Thursday, January 27, 4 – 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room We will be discussing The Chicken Squad: The First Midadventure by Doreen Cronin. After registering, please visit the Milpitas Library Children’s Desk to pick up your copy of the book. MORGAN HILL (660 W. Main Avenue, Morgan Hill 95037) Snack Break Mondays-Thursdays, 3 – 4 p.m. (except holidays and school breaks) Kids 18 and under are invited to stop by the library for a snack, while supplies last. Safe Space Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth Tuesdays, January 4 & 18, 4 – 6 p.m. Join us for in-person support group meetings that provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-25) to play games, participate in group activities and discussions and build community. No registration necessary. First Tuesday Knit-In Tuesday, January 4, 6:30 – 8:45 p.m., Large Program Room All knitters are welcome! New knitters can come by to get advice and assistance, while advanced knitters can provide assistance and meet new friends. After Dinner Book Club Tuesday, January 4, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Small side of Community Room We will be discussing There, There by Tommy Orange. Check out your copy at the Information Desk. We will be meeting in the program room. 10.A.c Packet Pg. 27 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Jan 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Beginning Bridge Classes Mondays, January 10-March 28, 1 – 4 p.m. Presented by ACBL-accredited instructor Al Peponis, learn to play bridge in a free series of 10 classes. Candle Making for Teens Tuesday, January 11, 4– 5:30 p.m., Community Room Teens ages 12-18 are invited to learn how to make rolled beeswax candles. Space is limited, please register online. Library Ukulele Society of Morgan Hill Tuesday, January 18, 5 – 7 p.m. Bring your uke and music stand or come to listen and sing along. Learn some songs and play together. Master Gardeners Tuesday, January 25, 7 – 8 p.m., Large Programming Room UCCE Master Gardener Joan Cloutier will discuss drought tolerant shrubs and small trees that can help the environment by providing a healthy habitat and food for bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and birds. SARATOGA (13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga 95070) Teatime Book Chatter at Saratoga Library Thursday, January 20, 1 – 2 p.m., Community Room We will be reading and discussing The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Pick up a copy and register at the Adult Reference Desk. VIRTUAL EVENTS Online ESL Conversation Club Tuesdays, January 4, 11, 18, & 25, 1 – 2 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Wednesdays, January 5, 12, 19, & 26, 6 – 7:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Thursdays, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Practice your English listening and speaking skills in a virtual platform. Meet new friends and learn English together. 10.A.c Packet Pg. 28 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Jan 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Virtual Yoga for Adults Tuesday, January 11, 10 – 11 a.m. (Register for Zoom link) Shobha Prabala will lead participants through vinyasa yoga, which seamlessly connects each yoga pose to the next through a series of movements using breath. No previous experience necessary. Calfresh Healthy Living: Nutrition Class Wednesday, January 12, 7 – 8 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Learn how to use a Nutrition Facts label and the ingredient list to make healthier choices, as well as tips to plan and prepare low-cost meals while applying the MyPlate guidelines. Virtual Hip Hop Dance Class for Teens Saturday, January 15, 1 – 2 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Rae Studios will teach dance skills and techniques. This class, designed for begineers, will encompass teaching a full song routine. Ages 13-18 only. Tour the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center Tuesday, January 18, 3 – 4 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Take a look at the advanced treatment processes and the roles of recycled and purified sustainable water supply. This program includes a live presentation, short videos and Q & A. SED Talks for Teens – Mend Your Mind Saturday, January 22, 3 – 4:30 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) This event will showcase three speakers giving TED-style talks about mental health and reducing academic stress. Silicon Valley Reads: Los Altos Library Online Book Discussion Tuesday, January 25, 7 – 8:15 p.m. Our monthly book club will be discussing A Dream Called Home by Reyna Grande. Register online to attend. Extracurricular Events and Summer Planning Wednesday, January 26, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Flexcollege Prep and Cupertino Library are hosting an online event for high school students thinking ahead to their college applications. Learn about the relevance of extracurricular and summer activities and how to best integrate them into a robust and cohesive application profile. 10.A.c Packet Pg. 29 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Jan 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) Diabetes and Prediabetes Management Thursday, January 27, 7 – 8 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Learn about healthy strategies for people living with prediabetes or diabetes, including tips on how to start making a healthy change. Online ESL Book Club Friday, January 28, 4 – 5 p.m. (Register for link) Practice reading and speaking English while having fun and making new friends. We will be discussing The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Harris. Hung Liu: Golden Gate Saturday, January 29, 10 – 11 a.m. (Register for Zoom link) Enjoy a presentation about one of the most important Chinese-born artists working in the United States: Hung Liu. Her paintings are the focus of Golden Gate, a compelling new installation at the de Young Museum. Zero Waste Sustainable Lifestyle Saturday, January 29, 2 – 3 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) Author Anne-Marie Bonneau will discuss how a sustainable lifestyle starts in the kitchen with use-what-you-have, spend-less-money recipes and tips. Los Altos Library Book Club Monday, January 31, 12 – 1:30 p.m. (Register for Zoom link) We are discussing Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimaging Life by Louise Aronson. 10.A.c Packet Pg. 30 Attachment: SCCLD Stakeholder Report Jan 2022 (3633 : County Library Report for December 2021 - February 2022 (report attached)) LIBRARY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Gilroy Library Report (report attached) Meeting Date: February 9, 2022 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Adam Henig Recommendation: Receive and Comment on Gilroy Library Report. Executive Summary Community Librarian Cassandra Wong will present the Gilroy Library Report. Attachments: 1. LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) 10.B Packet Pg. 31 G I L R OY L I B R A R Y C O M M I S S I O N R E P O R T November 2021 -January 2022 10.B.a Packet Pg. 32 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) S E R V I C E U P D AT E S •Seven Days of Service •Silicon Valley Reads Commences •Hopeful for Future Programming Opportunities •Refurbishment Project •New Library Cards 10.B.a Packet Pg. 33 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) 10.B.a Packet Pg. 34 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) T H E N U M B E R S January •Just over 238,000 items in collection •21,000 items borrowed •3568 borrowers •450 patrons used the computers •2100 items added 10.B.a Packet Pg. 35 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) 10.B.a Packet Pg. 36 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) 10.B.a Packet Pg. 37 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) 10.B.a Packet Pg. 38 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) P R O G R A M S U M M A R Y November-January •Outreach 164 •Preschool Programming 100 •Late Night Gym 54 •Scavenger Hunt 1015 •Snack Program 1138 •STEAM Program 84 •Craft Program (Outdoor)1233 •Adult In -Person 101 •Virtual Cooking Program 1108 •Author Talk 95 •Starry Night Paint Along 180+ •LGBTQ+ Safe Space 10.B.a Packet Pg. 39 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) U P C O M I N G E V E N T S 10.B.a Packet Pg. 40 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) •Silicon Valley Reads events through March •Black History Month •Newbery Centennial and Coretta Scott King Award Winner Displays 10.B.a Packet Pg. 41 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) 10.B.aPacket Pg. 42Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) February 2022 Gilroy Library Free Events For details and to register: www.sccld.org/events Events preceded by * are in-person. Sunday, January 31 The Gilroy Library is now open Sundays 1pm-5pm *February 1 - 28 Black History Month Trivia Contest for ages 13+ for a change to win a gift card. *February 1 – March 31 Kindness Bingo and Tree for kids Ask at the Children’s desk. *Mondays - Fridays (3pm-5pm) Free Healthy Snacks ages 0-18 while supplies last. Excluding school holidays. Wednesday, February 2 at 6:30pm Book Discussion: The Authenticity Project (register). Fridays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10am Virtual Tai Chi for adults (register). Friday, February 4 at 10:15am Book Discussion: A Dream Called Home (register). Saturday, February 5 at 11am Tax Law Updates (register). Saturday, February 5 at 1pm Teen Workshop: Identifying and Interrupting Microaggressions (register). *Saturday, February 5 at 2pm DIY Spa Products In-person outdoor event for ages 13+ (register). Monday, February 7 at 6pm Film Discussion: Slavery by Another Name. Black History Month (register). Wednesday, February 8 at 10:15am Chinese Book Discussion 網上中文書友會 (register). Thursday, February 10 at 1pm Teatime Book Chatter: The Story of Arthur Trulove (register). *Saturday, February 12 (10am-1pm) Big Book Sale by the Friends of the Library. Regular book sales are Mon-Fri 1pm-3pm. Monday, February 14 - May 26 (3:30pm-5pm) Homework Help online for grades 1-6 (register for session). Monday, February 14 at 6pm Film Discussion: The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet (register). Tuesday, February 15 - May 26 (3:30pm-5pm) Homework Help online for grades 7-12 (register for session). Tuesday, February 15 at 7pm Soul Food with Chef LaKisha Harris for Black History Month (register). Tuesday, February 15 at 7pm Watercolor Painting with Tyler Gordon: Teen artist and author (register). Wednesday, February 16 at 6pm Virtual Trivia Night (register). Thursday, February 17 at 7pm Book Discussion: The Constant Rabbit (register). Saturday, February 19 at 11am George Washington Carver: Black American Scientist & Inventor (register). Monday, February 21 The Library is Closed for President’s Day Monday, February 21 at 2pm Caregiver Workshop: Caregiving 101 (register). Tuesday, February 22 at 10:30am Celebrity Storytime with Supervisor Joe Simitian (View on www.facebook.com/SCCLD/ ). Tuesday, February 22 at 7pm Bookshare: Share reading recommendations (register). Tuesday, February 22 at 7pm Book Discussion: Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend (register). Wednesday, February 23 at 6pm Analysis of Early Application Results: College for class of 2022 (register). Thursday, February 24 at 11am Celebrity Storytime with Supervisor Wasserman (register). Saturday, February 26 at 2pm Quilts with Peopleologie: All ages event for Black History Month (register). Monday, February 28 at 12pm Book Discussion: Yellow Bird (register). Monday, February 28 at 2pm Caring for Someone with Dementia (register). Monday, February 28 at 6pm Film Discussion: Circle of Poison (register). Weekly - ESL Conversation Clubs Tuesdays at 1pm, Wednesdays at 6pm, Thursdays at 11am (register) Check out our Storytime Online videos at www.sccld.org/storytime-online Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 842-8207 10.B.a Packet Pg. 43 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) 10.B.aPacket Pg. 44Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) Febrero 2022 Gilroy Biblioteca Eventos Gratis: Más información y para registrate: www.sccld.org/events Los eventos precedidos por * son en persona Domingo 31 de enero La biblioteca está abierta los domingos 1pm-5pm *1-28 de febrero Concurso de Trivia del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana para 13+. *1 de febrero – 31 de marzo Bondad Bingo y Arbol para ninos. Pregunta en el mostrador de Infantil. *Lunes a viernes (3pm a 5pm) Bocadillos saludables gratis para niños de 0 a 18 años. Miercoles 2 de febrero a las 6:30pm Discusion del libro: The Authenticity Project (registro). Viernes 4, 11, 18, 25 de febrero at las 10am Tai Chi para adultos (registro). Viernes 4 de febrero a las 10:15am Discusion del libro: A Dream Called Home (registro). Sábado 5 de febrero a las 11am Actualizacion de la Ley Tributaria (registro). Sábado 5 de febrero a las 1pm Taller de jovenes: Identificar e Interrumpir microagresiones (registro). *Sábado 5 de febrero a las 2pm Productos DIY Spa evento al aire libre para edad 13+ (registro). Lunes 7 de febrero a las 6pm Discusion de la película: La Esclavitud con otro Nombre (registro). Miércoles 8 de febrero a las 10:15am Discusion de libros chinos (registro). Jueves 10 de febrero a las 1pm Discusion de libro: La Historia de Arthur Trulove (registro). * Sábado 8 de febrero (10am-1pm) Venta de libros grandes por parte de los Amigos de la biblioteca. Las ventas regulares de libros son de lunes a viernes de 1pm a 3pm. Lunes 14 de febrero – 26 de mayo a las 3:30pm Ayuda con la tarea en linea para los grados 1 a 6 (registrese para la sesion). Lunes 14 de febrero a las 6pm Discusión de la película: El Joven y Prodigioso T.S. Spivet (registro). Martes 15 de febrero – 26 de mayo a las 3:30pm Ayuda con la tarea en linea para los grados 7 a 12 (registrese para la sesion). Martes 15 de febrero a las 7pm Comida del Alma con Cocinera LaKisha Harris (registro). Martes 15 de febrero a las 7pm PIntura de acuarela con Tyler Gordon: Artista y autr (registro). Miércoles 16 de febrero a las 6pm Noche Virtual de Trivia (registro). Jueves 17 de febrero a las 7pm Discusion del libro: The Constant Rabbit (registro). Sábado 19 de febrero a la 11am George Washington Carver: Cientifico e inventor afroamericano (registro). Lunes 21 de febrero La Biblioteca esta Cerrada Lunes 21 de febrero a las 2pm Taller de Cuidadores: Cuidar 101 (registro). Martes 22 de febrero a las 10:30am Storytime con el Supervisor Joe Simitian ver www.facebook.com/sccld Martes 22 de febrero a las 7pm Compartir Recomendaciones de Lectura (registro). Martes 22 de febrero a las 7pm Discusión de libros: Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend (registro). Miércoles 23 de febrero a las 6pm Analisis de los resultados de la solicitud anticipada: Universidad para clase de 2022 (registro). Jueves 24 de febrero a las 11am Storytime con el Supervisor Wasserman (registro). Sábado 26 de febrero a las 2pm Edredones con Peopleologie: evento para todas las edades (registro). Lunes 28 de febrero a las 12pm Discusión de libros: Yellow Bird (registro). Lunes 28 de febrero a las 2pm Cuidar a una Persona con Demencia (registro). Lunes 28 de febrero a las 6pm Discusión de la película: Circle of Poison (registro). Semanal – Conversación de ESL los martes a la 1pm, Los miércoles a las 6pm, Los jueves a las 11am (registro) Vea nuestros videos de Storytime Online en www.sccld.org/storytime-online Biblioteca de Gilroy, 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 842-8207 10.B.a Packet Pg. 45 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) 10.B.a Packet Pg. 46 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) 10.B.a Packet Pg. 47 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) 10.B.a Packet Pg. 48 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) 10.B.a Packet Pg. 49 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached)) 10.B.a Packet Pg. 50 Attachment: LIBCOM_Feb22 (3) (3634 : Gilroy Library Report (report attached))