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Tidbits and treats from the Sunnyvale Public Library Reference Division

NASA Missions Update – July 7, 2009 June 30, 2009

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NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Eric Norris gives another of his popular multi-media presentations on NASA Missions. Eric will discuss the Hubble Servicing Mission, Kepler Mission to find other Earths, and update us on the Mars Rovers, Dawn, and other exciting missions to the solar system and beyond

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Program Room

 

Job Hunting? The Library Has a Dedicated Bookshelf Just for You! June 17, 2009

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The library now has a dedicated bookshelf in the main lobby that’s devoted to job hunters!  Books on subjects such as resume writing, interviewing, job hunting online, and even starting your own business are featured.  In addition, we have a newly-updated weblist, Job Search Web Sites, that’s available for you to take and use!

Stop by, and choose material to help you with your job search.  Don’t forget; we also have many more books on the regular shelves for you to browse and check out too! 

 

Michael Krasny – Monday, June 22 June 16, 2009

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Microphone copyMichael Krasny, host of KQED radio’s award-winning  news and public affairs program, Forum, will speak at the Library on Monday, June 22, at 7 p.m.  He will talk about his experiences, interviews, his life and his recently published book Off Mike: A Memoir of Talk Radio and Literary Life.

 

Monthly Book Group: “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” June 15, 2009

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omnivoreThis coming Thursday, June 18, the Library’s Monthly Book Group will be discussing Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals. In his examination of how Americans eat, the author uses four different meals to discuss industrial farming, organic food and foraging for one’s food. Please join us Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the Library Program Room.

 

Sunnyvale Art Club Exhibition June 13-14 June 5, 2009

Filed under: Art, Art Exhibitions, Programs, artists — svref @ 9:00 am

Barbara Baker, "Flower Field," oil on canvas

Barbara Baker, "Flower Field," oil on canvas

Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, Noon -6 p.m.

The Sunnyvale Public Library presents our annual art exhibit by the Sunnyvale Art Club.  Everyone is welcome to this free event which will exhibit the great variety of work by local artists.  This event will feature an outdoor painting demonstration both days and a reception at noon on Saturday, June 13.

Visit the Sunnyvale Art Club online at sunnyvaleartists.org and enjoy these works by club members.

Cleo E. Crouch, "Smooth Sailing," watercolor on paper

Cleo E. Crouch, "Smooth Sailing," watercolor on paper