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Converse with 'Strangers', take an online tour of the country's oldest Synagogues, and learn the foundations of Chinese calligraphy!





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Library Events for Adults




Talking to Strangers [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/13334157 ]
ONLINE: Monthly Book Group *

*Wednesday, May 21, 7 to 8 p.m.*

Engage in stimulating conversation about books and exchange perspectives about characters and plot while getting to know your neighbors.

 

This month's selection is Talking to Strangers [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S173C1857304 ] by Malcolm Gladwell. Call the library at 408-730-7300, Chat [ https://sunnyvale.libanswers.com/ ] with a librarian, or visit the library Information Desk to ask about borrowing a reserve copy of the book.

 

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

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Synagogues of US [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/14550656 ]

Temple Emanu-El - San Francisco, CA

ONLINE: Synagogues of the United States*

*Thursday, May 22, 7 to 8 p.m.*

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by learning about Synagogues in the United States. Scholar and author Oscar Israelowitz will take us on an online tour of this country's oldest and newest synagogues. The tour will range from major cities such as New York and San Francisco to lesser visited locations such as Oil City and Corsicana.

 

Registration [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/14550656 ] is required.

 

"May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM). Browse the Library's themed reading list [ https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1629367999/2765325857 ] to discover titles celebrating JAHM."

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Chinese Calligraphy [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/14106277 ]
IN-PERSON: Chinese Calligraphy Class

*Saturday, May 24, 3 to 4:40 p.m.*

Celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a calligraphy class led by Jojo Liu! This session introduces the basics of Chinese calligraphy, including brush techniques and stroke order.

 

This program is for adults only. It will take place in the Library Program Room. Registration [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/14106277 ] for this workshop is full. Participants, please arrive promptly. If you arrive late, your seat may be given to someone else. If you are waitlisted, you may wait outside the Program Room at the time of the workshop in case of no-shows. No-show spots will be available for walk-ins on a first come, first served basis.

 

This is a beginner class and may be redundant for those who have taken previous Chinese calligraphy workshops with Jojo Liu at our Library.

 

"May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Browse our Seasonal Library Programs [ https://www.library.sunnyvale.ca.gov/events/seasonal-library-programs ] for more activities celebrating Asian and Pacific cultures."






Ongoing Programs






* *ESL Conversation Group In-Person:* Monday, May 19
* *ESL Conversation Group Online:* Monday, June 9  - Register [ https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/13781712 ]
* *Sewing Lab**:* Tuesday, May 20 & Wednesday, May 21
* *Get Connected:* Wednesday, May 21
* *Friends Book Sale*: Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20
* *Bike Safety Information and Repair Workshop: *Saturday, June 7

 

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Mark Your Calendars

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

 

See you soon,

"Your Librarians"



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*Program Disclaimer

This program uses a third-party website link. By attending this program, you may be using a website not operated by the Sunnyvale Public Library. For privacy concerns or questions, review Zoom's privacy policies [ https://zoom.us/privacy ]. View YouTube's privacy policies [ https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms ]. View Facebook's privacy policies [ https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ ].

 

Accessibility

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






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