Origami Workshop May 29, 2008

Thursday, June 5, 7 p.m.

Learn about the fun of modular origami with Meenakshi Mukerji, author of Marvelous Modular Origami. At this workshop for adults and teens, you will learn how to create a three-dimensional geometric shape using only one folding pattern. Folding experience will be helpful. Examples may be seen at www.origamee.net. Meenakshi Mukerji received the 2005 Florence Temko Award by Origami USA for her contributions to origami. A few books will be available for sale and signing by the author.

Class size is limited, so please call 408-730-7300 to register.

Extreme Googling class June 4th May 28, 2008

Extreme Googling
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
3:00-4:30 pm

Learn how to get the most out of Google and improve searching efficiency. You will learn about local searching, maps, how Google “thinks”, and how to limit and combine terms. Some of the latest Google tools will also be highlighted. This is a free class in the Library Program Room and no registration is required.

Papercraft May 27, 2008

Kites, scrapbooks, model airplanes, origami, greeting cards, gift paper, gift tags, sculpture, and architectural models are just some of the things that can be made with paper. Incredible designs for all sorts of paper crafts are available in books at the Sunnyvale Public Library, including instructions for making paper itself. Papermaking with Garden Plants & Common Weeds shows you how to make beautiful, organic surfaces that function both as writing paper and as handmade objects of beauty. Origami, Plain and Simple has step-by-step instructions perfect for absolute beginners as well as more seasoned paperfolders. Follow the directions in The Magnificent Book of Kites to design, build and fly kites of all shapes and sizes. You’ll find 100 scrapbook pages you can make in one hour or less and ready-to-use design templates for creative layouts of your photos and memorabilia in Quick and Easy Scrapbook Pages. Handcrafted luminaria, lanterns, screens, lampshades and window treatments are featured in the unique book Paper Illuminated.

Library Closed for Memorial Day May 22, 2008

The Sunnyvale Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2008, in observance of Memorial Day. The Library will be open for regular hours over the Memorial Day weekend and will reopen on Tuesday at 10 a.m.

If you would like to learn more about the holiday, you can visit the Memorial Day website from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Also, the White House Commission on Remembrance is encouraging Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.

Truth is Stranger Than Fiction! May 21, 2008

Truth is Stranger Than Fiction is one of our library’s newest booklists.

If you’re a fan of the true crime cable channels, then you KNOW how bizarre the circumstances if true crime stories are!  Tales can be shocking and bizarre, with tragic consequences.  Yet, each story is comprised of fascinating twists and turns that keep our attention. 

 

The 364.1523 area of our collection houses these stories.

(Caution: Most stories may be disturbing, to say the least.  Read at your own discretion).

Below is the link to the full list of titles from our booklist for your reading

convenience:

http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/library/Truth+is+Stranger+Than+Fiction.htm