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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/2019 Library Commission - Regular Meeting Agenda Packet CITY OF GILROY LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2019 7:00 p.m. Gilroy Library Meeting Room 350 W. Sixth Street Gilroy, CA 95020 AGENDA Page 1 of 3 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE 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 (408) 846-0204/shawna.freels@cityofgilroy.org PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES: During the PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA portion of the meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a presentation of not more than three (3) minutes. Persons wishing to address the Commission are requested, but not required, to complete a Speaker’s Card located at the entrances. Completion of this speaker’s card is voluntary. All persons may attend this meeting and speak, regardless if a card is completed or not. Speaker’s slips should be submitted to the Secretary BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone wishing to address the Commission on any other item on this AGENDA is requested, but not required, to fill out a speaker’s slip as well and submit it to the Secretary BEFORE the Commission takes action on the item. I. CALL TO ORDER II. SECRETARY'S REPORT III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 10, 2019 IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Recreation Department at (408) 846-0460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II) Page 2 of 3 V. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS VI. INTRODUCTIONS VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Report on Library Improvements 1. Staff Report: Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Receive report. B. Discussion of Library Commission Goals to Support the Library 1. Staff Report: Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Receive report and comment. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Library Report to City Council 1. Staff Report: Lynne Conrotto, Office Assistant II 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Agendize first and second date choices for presentation to City Council B. Library Bond Oversight Committee Seat Appointment 1. Staff Report: Lynne Conrotto, Office Assistant II 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Motion to appoint Library Commissioner to the Library Bond Oversight Committee X. LIBRARY REPORTS A. Report from Nancy Howe, County Librarian B. Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian XI. COMMISSION COMMENTS XII. STAFF COMMENTS XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Page 3 of 3 XIV. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF GILROY LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 2019 7:00 p.m. Gilroy Library Meeting Room 350 W. Sixth Street Gilroy, CA 95020 MINUTES Page 1 of 3 I. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Library Commission was called to order by Chair Candice Whitney at 7:05 p.m. II. SECRETARY'S REPORT The packet was posted on the City website on Wednesday, April 4, 2019 at 8:40 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Candice Whitney, Vice-Chair Kathy Souza, Commissioner Michaela Gonzalez, Commissioner Katherine Robinson, Commissioner Sumana Reddy. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Reddy; seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez to approve the February 13, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0-0. IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Whitney asked if there were any objections to moving New Business to the beginning of Presentations. Hearing no objections, a motion was made by Commissioner Robinson; seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez to approve the April 10, 2019 agenda. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0-0. V. PRESENTATIONS Deputy City Clerk Suzanne Guzzetta presented the Commissioners with a recently created Handbook for Board, Commission and Committee Members. She reviewed each page with the Commissioners, and thanked them for serving on the Library Commission. She explained agenda posting according to the Brown Act, which is 72 hours before a meeting. She also stated that all communications need to be done through City-issued email, because all information is public record. VI. INTRODUCTIONS 3.A Packet Pg. 4 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 10, 2019 7:00 PM (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) Page 2 of 3 Jennifer Weeks, Library Services Manager, re-introduced herself. She will be giving the County Librarian Report for Nancy Howe. VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Report on Library Improvements The Library is checking to see if the fans have a reversal mode to cool down several areas. Plans have been submitted to the City for improvements to the Courtyard. B. Discussion of Library Commission Goals The Commission hopes to connect with GUSD Principals to inform students of all Library services that are available. Lani mentioned working with focus groups at the Youth Center and Late - Night Gym. She said most of the kids have never been on field trips and would love to go. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Introduction of Budget Request Process for Fiscal Years 2020/2021 Finance Manager Bryce Atkins asked the Commission to discuss ideas for budget requests. All ideas go to the Library Bond Committee, and then City Council must approve them. Budget requests can be anything regarding a permanent improvement to the building. Mr. Atkins will attend the May Library Commission meeting to gather requests. X. LIBRARY REPORTS A. Report from Nancy Howe, County Librarian Library Services Manager Jennifer Weeks presented the report for Nancy Howe. B. Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian Lani gave her monthly report on the Gilroy Library. XI. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. XII. STAFF COMMENTS 3.A Packet Pg. 5 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 10, 2019 7:00 PM (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) Page 3 of 3 A request was made by the Recording Secretary to submit all Agenda items two Mondays before the Wednesday meeting due to reduced Staff hours. XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS School Board outreach planning discussion will be on future agenda. XIV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chair Whitney at 8:14 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the Library Commission will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Library Meeting Room, 350 West Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA. Lynne Conrotto, Office Assistant II 3.A Packet Pg. 6 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 10, 2019 7:00 PM (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) LIBRARY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Report on Library Improvements Meeting Date: May 8, 2019 Submitted By: Lani Yoshimura Prepared By: Lani Yoshimura Recommendation: Receive report. Background Librarian Lani Yoshimura will provide an update on library improvements. 8.A Packet Pg. 7 LIBRARY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Discussion of Library Commission Goals to Support the Library Meeting Date: May 8, 2019 Submitted By: Lani Yoshimura Prepared By: Lani Yoshimura Recommendation: Receive report and comment. Background Librarian Lani Yoshimura will present ideas on how the Commission can support the library. 8.B Packet Pg. 8 LIBRARY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Library Report to City Council Meeting Date: May 8, 2019 Submitted By: Lynne Conrotto Prepared By: Lynne Conrotto Recommendation: Agendize first and second date choices for presentation to City Council Background The City Clerk’s Office is calendaring Board, Commission and Committee annual presentations to the City Council for the 2nd half of the year. They are asking that each staff member first talk to their group at an agenized meeting to confirm their 1st and 2nd date preferences from the list below. Once the preferred dates have been selected, a list will be compiled of all requests. The final calendar will be sent out by the end of May. New this year we are asking each Advisory Body to provide in their presentation the following information: 1. The annual work plan accomplishments 2. New work plan for the 2019-2020 fiscal year 3. Training & business card requests ($1000 is budgeted for each Advisory Body) Monday, June 17, 2019 Monday, July 1, 2019 9.A Packet Pg. 9 Monday, August 5, 2019 Monday, August 19, 2019 Monday, September 9, 2019 Monday, September 16, 2019 Monday, October 7, 2019 Monday, October 21, 2019 Monday, November 4, 2019 Monday, November 18, 2019 Monday, December 2, 2019 9.A Packet Pg. 10 LIBRARY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Library Bond Oversight Committee Seat Appointment Meeting Date: May 8, 2019 Submitted By: Lynne Conrotto Prepared By: Lynne Conrotto Recommendation: Motion to appoint Library Commissioner to the Lib rary Bond Oversight Committee The Library Commission seat on the Library Bond Oversight Committee has been vacant since Phyllis Armenta’s term ended in 2012. The appointment recommendation will go to City Council on May 20, 2019 for ratification. 9.B Packet Pg. 11 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 May 2019 Commission Report Nancy Howe, County Librarian Put Summer Reading Center Stage Summer is a time for all kinds of good happenings, and most especially a space for us to come together as a community of readers – staff, library supporters, patrons of all ages, and our wonderful partners all learning together! Research shows that kids who keep learning and reading over the summer fare better the next school year. Did you know that 9 out of 10 teachers spend 3 weeks re -teaching content at the beginning of the school year? Summer reading and learning keep s those skills strong so youth keep moving forward rather than sliding back. And READING is good for everybody to:  Improve memory function  Boost brain power  Develop intelligence It's Showtime at Your Library officially starts June 1st with advance registration opening May 1st. Register on Beanstack today or download and use the new app, the "Beanstack Tracker", available on the App Store or Google Play. SCCLD is challenging participants to read at least five books this summer to reach a community goal of 200,000 books. 2019 features fun activities, great reads, a teen Battle of the Bands, opportunities to have your treasures valued by an expert, fun with music and chances for patrons to win exciting prizes including theater tickets, museum passes, a 49ers game experience and more. It all starts by registering on Beanstack or downloading the Beanstack Tracker! 10.A Packet Pg. 12 Communication: Report from Nancy Howe, County Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) 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 Imagination Blocks are coming to SCCLD! The Library is a community hub and a place for children to learn, grow and play. The Big Blue Blocks by Imagination Blocks are the latest innovative item coming to the SCCLD libraries this spring. These blocks – actually bricks, rods and cylinders that have special chutes and channels to make them extraordinary – are made out of waterproof and yuck resistant foam inspire children to design their own inventions, situations and stories . Children develop physical fine and gross motor skills, engage in social situations, use their imaginations and practice problem solving…all while having a good time. Three different sets will be rotating throughout all of our libraries all spring and summer. Keep an eye on the events calendar to know when the Big Blue Blocks will arrive at your library. Patron Satisfaction Survey Every three years, SCCLD conducts a patron satisfaction survey to hear directly from our patrons to collect valuable actionable information. From the 2016 survey, our patrons told us the days and times most desired to expand library hours at each of our libraries. As a result, our libraries have expanded open hours and all 8 of our libraries now offer library service 7 days per week. We’re aiming to launch the 2019 Patron Satisfaction Survey on Monday, May 20. Patrons will be able to fill out the survey online as well as in the libraries. We will have multiple ways to promote the survey including flyers, posters, SCCL website, newsletter, 10.A Packet Pg. 13 Communication: Report from Nancy Howe, County Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) 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 social media, email and we’d like to ask for your assistance to help spread the word. There are multiple ways you can get involved including tabling at your library to be sure patrons know where and how to participate, sharing our social media posts, sending out emails to your friends and family with a library card, or passing out flyers, just to name a few. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete and will provide us with valuable insight into library use, how our patrons feel about the services provided, the experience they have when visiting our libraries, what is important when it comes to the wide range of library services and materials we offer (online and offline), when would they like to attend various types of programs, etc. Thank you in advance for helping us get the word out about the Patron Satisfaction Survey. May is Mental Health Awareness Month One in five Americans faces a mental health condition, including anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, and eating disorders. While traditionally such personal health issues have rarely been publicly discussed, society has been moving toward greater understanding and openness in talking about them. Please join us on Saturday, May 4 for Balanced Life, Balanced Mind, an all -ages, all-day mental health resource fair at Gilroy Library. Achieving a balanced mind and life is essential for maintaining happiness, contentment, health and success. This fair will feature ven dors, services and activities around wellness. Workshops will be held throughout the day, discussing topics such as the psychology of stress, coping with grief and techniques to undo stress. There will also be programming dedicated to children. We’ve held 80 additional seats for the Headspace Mindfulness App for participants at the Mental Health Resource Fair. All programs are free and open to the public, plus all supplies for crafts will be provided. 10.A Packet Pg. 14 Communication: Report from Nancy Howe, County Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) 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 Programs and activities include: 10am-2pm Prize Drawings and Giveaways 10am-2pm Resource Tables 10:15am Yoga for adults 10:15am Undo your Stress Techniques with Nicole Steward, MSW, RYT: An expert in social work, crisis management, and family engagement. 11am-1pm Adult & Teen Bath Salt Crafts and Origami 11:30am Psychology of Stress Presentation by Dr. Nick Fortino: Psychology professor for multiple colleges, including Gavilan College. 11:30am-2pm Coloring for Adults 1pm Engaging Leadership Motivational Seminar by Lynda Nguyen: A Certified Coach, with a Masters in Medical Hypnotherapy, and certified as a Master NLP Practitioner (Health). 2pm Coping with Grief Workshop with Janneke Margaret Jobsis-Brown, LCSW: Clinical Social Work/Therapist who specializes in grief counseling. 3:30pm Drawing with Pastels Art Class with local artist David Hofstad For Kids: 11am Storytime 12pm YogaKids 1pm Criar hijos saludables y exitosos (se servirán aperitivos) / A Successful Family Workshop in Spanish & Snacks with Ana Morante, LMFT, CFLE: A bilingual, bicultural Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Family Life Educator. 2pm-4pm Crafts including Art Therapy, Slime, Calming Jars and more! Calling all Makers Get ready for the greatest show (and tell) on Earth, as Maker Faire comes to South County. The Gilroy Mini Maker Faire will take place at the Gilroy Library on July 13 th, from 11 am – 3 pm. From engineers to artists, scientists, and crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for "makers" to show hobbies, experiments and projects. It’s a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Join us for a celebration with hands-on activities and demonstrations featuring rockets and robots, digital fabrication, DIY science and technology, unique handmade crafts, and educational workshops. 10.A Packet Pg. 15 Communication: Report from Nancy Howe, County Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) 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 We’re looking for local makers who want to share what they do and showcase their work. Exhibits that are interactive or highlight the process of making things are especially desired. The more hands-on and interactive your project, the better! The call for makers, performers and crafters is open, and the application is available through our website at www.gilroy.makerfaire.com . Please help us spread the word. Joint Powers Authority Board Meeting Update The JPA Board meeting was held on Thur, Apr 25. Highlights from the meeting include the following:  The independent audit report for FY17/18 was successfully completed with no deficiencies and a clean bill of financial health for SCCLD.  Passport services will be expanded to Los Altos Library and tentatively expected to be launch by late Summer or early Fall.  The FY19/20 budget was presented for review and the final review and approval will be at the June 27 JPA Board meeting.  The FY19/20 updated vision wheel was shared which is aligned with SCCLD’s FY19/20 budget priorities. The agenda and information packet for all JPA Board meetings are available on our website at https://www.sccl.org/About/Governance/JPA-Board-Meetings 10.A Packet Pg. 16 Communication: Report from Nancy Howe, County Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) Lani Yoshimura, Community Librarian   LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS It looks like April showers brought May flowers but awesome blooms in April! During the month, Gilroy Library welcomed more than 23,426 visitors. The Library sponsored 120 programs to the delight of more than 2600 participants of all ages. The Library reached out into the community at 11 activities including Pop Up events at Solorzano and Brownell schools, Kids Discover Arts, and other community events and meetings. Adults and students contributed 487 volunteer and community service hours. Gilroy Community Librarian Report May 2019 FOOD FOR FINES IN APRIL By popular demand, the Santa Clara County Library District brought back its month-long fine amnesty program in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank. For one or more cans of food, the library would forgive up to $100 in fines per patron. Last year, the library collected enough food to create more than 30,000 meals. Gilroy Library was one of the libraries that collected the most food! Library Teen Volunteer Clarissa Lara Clarissa Lara is a high school student at GECA (Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy) and a library volunteer. Clarissa was instrumental in getting our Girls Who Code club started. She had wanted to attend a club so her mother applied to be a facilitator. Clarissa helped her mother run the club and is now doing her own weekly coding class at the library for grades 3 – 6. It is called CS Storytelling and teaches coding using Scratch software. Her principal nominated Clarissa for a Chamber of Commerce youth leadership award which she received in April. Congratulations! Clarissa Lara (back) and her Mom In their Girls Who Code t-shirts 10.B Packet Pg. 17 Communication: Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) STATISTICS – April 2018 and April 2019 Some of the data was not available at the time of the creation of this report. An updated page to replace this one will be provided to the Commission at the meeting on May 8 th. Date Adult/Teen Circulation Children’s Circulation Total Library Circulation New Library Cards Visitors Volunteer Hours April 2018 22,457 22,494 44,951 257 22,261 398 April 2019 n/a n/a n/a n/a 23,426 487 % of Change % % % % 5% 22 % Date Adult Prgrms Attend. Teen Prgrms Attend. Children Prgrms Attend. Total Prgrms Total Attend. Outreach/ Special Events Outreach/ Special Event Attend. April 2018 40 409 9 86 34 1,753 83 2,248 12 780 April 2019 48 615 15 175 57 1817 120 2,607 11 871 % of Change 20% 50% 67% 104% 68% 4% 45% 16% -8% 2% Bookmobile visits the Gilroy Library for National Library Week Check out the hats, glasses, and bracelets created by our talented patrons and staff in celebration of National Library Week. Thank you Bookmobile for bringing your crafts and bookmobile tour to our library. Where are Bookmobile stops in Gilroy? https://www.sccl.org/Locations/Bookmobile 10.B Packet Pg. 18 Communication: Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) MORE PROGRAMS for CHILDREN Children’s librarians Sharon Kelly, Marissa Jacobo and Elizabeth Munoz-Rosas presented 21 library programs to 871 young children and their families including storytimes, Rhythm, Rattle & Rock, Pajama Jamboree Storytimes and Craft events in English and Spanish. In addition, 36 school age programs served nearly 946 children and their families. Shy children were encouraged to improve their reading skills by gentle pets through the Reading Buddies program. The children’s department welcomed Jenna Thorne to the team as a library assistant. Jenna has been working as a library clerk and is currently working toward her master’s degree in library and information science at San Jose State University. To celebrate our diverse community, librarians Elizabeth Munoz Rosas and Marissa Jacobo developed and executed a number of great activities for Dia de los Ninos. Elizabeth worked with Brownell’s special education department. Marissa Jacobo provided information to parents at a Migrant Ed talk. Joining the Gilroy Recreation Department’s Kids Discover Arts event, page Josephine Sanchez, Elizabeth and Jacobo helped the community explore creative activities. MORE PROGRAMS for TEENS Teen Librarian Kelly McKean works with local youth and oversees the library’s thriving teen volunteer program and Teen Advisory Board that operates the Peer Tutoring program (homework help). Thanks in part to funding from a grant to the Friends of the Gilroy Library from Best Buy, CMAP (Community Media Access Partnership) continues to hold workshops on Photoshop and other Adobe software. In April, CMAP conducted 2 workshops to make beats (music) using Cubase Digital software. CMAP also held 4 sessions on how to make movies using Adobe software and a green screen. Volunteer Clarissa Lara’s coding sessions using with Scratch, a free programming language that allows you to work online creating your own animation, interactive stories and games, continue to inspire. She also helped to start the Girls Who Code club at the Library for girls grades 6 – 12. G.L.O.W. (Gilroy League of Writers) was a class for pre-teens and teens who want to develop their writing skills. The Teen LGBTQ Safe Space group meets twice monthly. The size of the group has steadily grown as more youth learn about the gatherings. Making Beats Teens explore music fundamentals and make music online 10.B Packet Pg. 19 Communication: Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) MORE PROGRAMS for ADULTS  Adult Book Discussion Groups led by Kelly Young read and discussed the following books: Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, a dog with a philosopher's soul, tries to bring together the family, pulled apart by a three year custody battle between daughter Zoe's maternal grandparents and her father Denny, a race car driver. The Red-Haired Woman by Orhan Pamuk A master well digger and his young apprentice are hired to find water on a barren plain. Their struggles and the work draw the two together to form a lasting bond. The young man meets the alluring red-haired woman. Later in his life, he learns who she is.  Health and Fitness programs: - Weekly free Zumba exercise sessions - Free Yoga sessions - Mind Your Stress with Julie Barnes  Hobbies and Crafts programs - - The Garlicky Poets monthly literary gathering and readings - Weekly Knitting and Crochet Circle sessions - Free Classical Guitar sessions - Drawing with Charcoal and Pastel sessions with David - Plants That Attract Birds, Bees & Beneficial Insects program with Master Gardeners - Chocolate Lovers presentation sponsored by the AAUW - Adult & Teen Crafts: Spring Bath Bombs  Other classes and programs - Shopping on a Budget (Santa Clara County Public Health Department) - Immigration Consultations with Catholic Charities Making colorful Bath Bombs that fizz and smell good. Basket decorating crafts Adult & Teen Crafts 10.B Packet Pg. 20 Communication: Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) - Disaster Preparedness session by the City of Gilroy - Virtual Lawyers (Free virtual consultation with a lawyer) - ESL Conversation Club (practice and improve your English language skills) - Women’s Self-Defense class - My Time in the Peace Corps with Janet Espinosa AAUW program - Free Movies: o Ralph Breaks the Internet o Mary Poppins Returns o Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse o Aquaman o Stan and Ollie o Green Book – Guide to Freedom SPECIAL SERVICES, PROJECTS & GRANTS FRIENDS OF THE GILROY LIBRARY The Friends of the Gilroy Library raise funds to supplement the Gilroy Library’s programming budget. The regular booksale takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month. The bookstore is open weekly on Monday and Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings. GILROY READS, a partnership with GILROY GARDENS Gilroy residents earn free admission to Gilroy Gardens by using the Gilroy Library. Check out at least one item on 5 different days and save your receipts. Present your receipts, proof of Gilroy residence and your library card at the gate, and you are admitted for free! Start collecting your receipts! ESL/LITERACY Established in 1985, the Library’s Reading Program has helped many adults in South County achieve literacy. The program is an opportunity for community volunteers to use their skills to empower others. The ESL (English as a Second Language) class meets on Wednesday nights. Students practice vocabulary used for everyday skills such as writing letters at the Conversation Club. The group meets weekly and welcomes anyone who wants to practice his or her English language skills. BEST BUY FOUNDATION COMMUNITY GRANT The Friends of the Gilroy Library received a $7000 community grant from Best Buy Foundation. The Learn, Make, Do: Teen Tech program grant enables the library to offer more technology classes through CMAP. Best Buy says: “Our goal is to provide underserved teens with access to innovative technologies and help them become interested and fluent in digital learning while developing skills to help better prepare them for future education and career success.” MAKER SPACE GRANT Developing Maker Spaces in Under-Resourced Libraries Throughout California is a grant from the Center for Childhood Creativity at the Bay Area Discovery Museum (Sausalito) and the California State Library. Librarians Kelly McKean and Lisa Duff have gathered information to design a Maker Space in the Library by conducting focus groups with various community stakeholders. Phase I provided staff training and a community needs assessment. Phase II involves planning the space and its contents. RISE UP: A PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH 10.B Packet Pg. 21 Communication: Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) The Rise Up program seeks to curb violence and at-risk behaviors by providing educational opportunities for at-risk Gilroy youth and their families. The $48,000 grant is a funded through California State Library LSTA (Library Services and Technology) dollars. Data shows that Gilroy in particular ranked first in the County for juvenile arrests and citations and has a high annual school expulsion and suspension rate. Rise Up was developed in response to efforts by the South County Youth Task Force (SCYTF) to counteract local gang violence. The Library hosted the Resilient Families program this past winter. The program offered parents and caregivers of children up to age 3 the tools they need to nurture their young children and support their early development. Mothers who have already completed the course, teach the class. Through Rise Up, the Library is hosting a 12-week parent workshop to help parents support their at-risk kids. Parent Project focuses on adolescent behaviors and has become the largest mandated Juvenile diversion program in the country. The class at the Gilroy Library is conducted in Spanish. Unlike any other program, this unique series specifically targets high-risk behaviors. Rise Up is currently working with the City of Gilroy’s Late Night Gym and other groups to explore the idea of field trips with a STEM emphasis for youth. An opportunity is being developed with Rebekah’s Children’s Services Culinary Academy to introduce some youth to their culinary training program. As part of the program, Carry the Vision provided meditation training for staff of partner programs including Late Night Gym and Community Solutions. The Rise Up grant runs through August 2019. Coming Soon MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FAIR GRANT The Mental Health Resource Fair: Balanced Life, Balanced Mind takes place on Saturday, May 4th. Many community mental health organizations will have booths in the Paseo. The event is funded through a grant from the California State Library. The flier is attached. The Mini-Maker Faire Watch for this great one day event in July. There will be booths and lots of maker activities. Summer Reading Challenge Keep reading during the summer. Watch for upcoming events for all ages to keep you active, aware and engaged during those sunny summer days and nights. 10.B Packet Pg. 22 Communication: Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) 10.B Packet Pg. 23 Communication: Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS) May 2019 Gilroy Library Free Events: www.sccl.org/events Tuesday, April 30 Last Day of Food for Fines Amnesty! Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 at 4:30pm Study Space for K-12th grade. Wednesday, May 1 at 6pm Nutrition Workshop: Rethink your Drink and Label Reading Wednesday, May 1 at 7pm Friends of the Library Meeting: Learn how to support the Library Thursday, May 2 at 4:30pm G.L.O.W. Gilroy League of Writers (ages 11-18) Friday, May 3 at 10:15am Book Discussion: The Red-Haired Woman by Orhan Pamuk. Saturday, May 4 Balanced Life, Balanced Mind Fair: 10am-2pm Prize Drawings and Giveaways and Resource Tables 10:15am Yoga for adults 10:15am Undo your Stress Techniques 11am-1pm Adult & Teen Bath Salt Crafts and Origami 11:30am Psychology of Stress Presentation 11:30am-2pm Coloring for Adults 12pm YogaKids 1pm Criar Hijos Exitosos y Aperitivos/Successful Family Workshop in Spanish 1pm Engaging Leadership 2pm Coping with Grief Workshop 2pm-4pm Crafts including Art Therapy, Slime, Calming Jars 3:30pm Drawing with Pastels Art Class Monday, May 6 at 4pm Immigration Rights Workshop & Consultations with Catholic Charities Monday, May 6 at 4pm Logo Design workshop for teens using Adobe Illustrator (ages 11-18 / sign up) Monday, May 13 & 20 at 4pm Teen Adobe Workshop (ages 11-18 / sign up for 1 or more). Tuesday, May 7 at 7pm Logo Design workshop for Adults (sign up) Thursday, May 9 & 16 at 3:30pm Beginning Drawing with Charcoal & Pastel (ages 13+/sign up). Saturday, May 11 at 10am Ayurveda- Traditional Medicine of India: cultivate wellness & balance in our lives Saturday, May 11 (10am-1pm) Big Book Sale: Support the Friends of the Library & get a great deal. Saturday, May 11 at 3:30pm Poetry Readings: All are welcome to read or listen to original poems. Monday, May 13 at 7pm Film East Side Sushi and discussion: a Film of Food and Farming Tuesday, May 14 & 28 at 4pm Teen LGBTQ Safe Space: a fun and safe space. Saturday, May 18 at 2pm Film: On the Basis on Sex Sunday, May 19 (1pm-2pm) Logo Design Craft for Kids (ages 7-10 / drop-ins welcome) Monday, May 20 (5-7pm) Virtual Lawyers: Make an appointment for a free 20 minute consultation. Thursday, May 23 (3:30-4:40pm) Reading Buddies: K-5th graders read to a furry friend (sign up). Monday, May 27 Library is Closed Tuesday, May 28 at 7pm Book Discussion: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Wednesday, May 29 at 6pm Film: Fighting with my Family Saturday, June 1st first day sign up Summer Reading Challenge for all ages at www.sccl.org/summer2019 Weekly - Storytimes: Mondays at 7pm Pajama Jamboree and Craft: books, songs, fun in your pajamas. Tuesdays at 4pm Family Storytime in Spanish: books, songs, learning, and fun. Thursdays at 10:30am Storytime and Stay & Play: Stories, songs, musical movement. Saturdays at 11am Rhythm, Rattle, and Rock Storytime: Music and movement fun. Tuesdays at 5:30pm Zumba: Join us for a Zumba dance workout. Tuesday, May7, 14, 21 at 7pm Yoga: Bring your yoga mat and join our yoga for beginners. Thursdays (1-4pm) Knitting and Crochet Circle: drop-in and receive help with your projects. Fridays at 11am ESL Conversation Club: Practice English Conversation Gilroy Library Library Hours: M, T, W 1pm - 9pm (408) 842-8207 Th, F, Sat 10am – 6pm Sun 1pm-5pm 10.B Packet Pg. 24 Communication: Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian (LIBRARY REPORTS)