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Saratoga Library Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Saratoga Library/Community Room
13650 Saratoga Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Call to Order
Roll Call
Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items
Any member of the public may address the Library Commission for up to three (3) minutes on matters
not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the Library Commission from discussing or taking action
on such items. The Library Commission may choose to place the topic on a future agenda.
Approval of Minutes
Draft minutes for the October 24, 2017
Agenda Items
1. Review of Draft 2018 Work Plan, Consider 2017 Accomplishments
Summary: Every year, the City Council considers and authorizes Commission work plans.
Typically, the Commission also presents progress on existing work plan items. The Council
review of work plans typically happens in the beginning of the calendar year. The Commissions
are tentatively scheduled to present their work plans during a study session on March 5, 2018.
Action: Review and finalize the draft 2018 work plan, identify Library Commission
accomplishments to be highlighted.
2. Support for Library Goals/Efforts
Action: Discuss how the Library Commission can help support the goals and activities of the
Library.
3. Library Card Promotion
Action: Discuss Library Commission promotion of Library Card signups.
4. Meeting with Other Library Commissions
Summary: In the past, members of the Saratoga Library Commission have attended meetings of
other city Library Commissions, such as the City of Cupertino.
Action: Discuss opportunities to meet with other Library Commissions. These meetings would
be subject to Brown Act requirements.
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5. Support for Silicon Valley Reads
Action: Discuss opportunities for the Library Commission to support Silicon Valley Reads.
6. West Valley College Collaboration
Summary: One of the Commission work plan items includes identifying opportunities to
collaborate with West Valley College.
Action: Discuss opportunities to collaborate with West Valley College.
7. Commissioner Led Events: Junior Achievement Event in April
Action: Discuss a Junior Achievement event to be led by the Library Commission in April 2018.
8. Community News & Trends
Summary: Share news and trends within the community.
Reports
1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian
2. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian
3. Alice Patrick, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
4. Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board
5. Karen Burley, Library Commission Chair
6. Crystal Bothelio, Saratoga Deputy City Manager
Summarize Action Items
Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Adjournment
Certificate of Posting of the Agenda, Distribution of Agenda Packet, & Compliance with Americans
with Disabilities Act
I, Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting
of the Library Commission was posted and available for review on December 13, 2017 at the City of Saratoga, 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 13th day of December 2017 at Saratoga, California.
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Library
Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Clerk at 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made
available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the Library Commission.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Clerk at 408.868.1294 or npimentel@saratoga.ca.us. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CF R 5.102-35.104 ADA
title II]
LIBRARY COMMISSION AGENDA PLANNER
MEETING AGENDA ITEMS REPORTS
February 23, 2016 New Library Commissioner Welcome – Flora Hoffman
Selection of Chair & Vice Chair
Work Plan & Objectives
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Allison Lew, Community Librarian
Lisa Finley, Friends
Robert Gulino, Vice Chair
Adam Henig, Liaison
April 26, 2016 New Library Commissioner Welcome – Carol Barmeier
Work Plan & Objectives Sharing Community News & Trends
Sharing Community News & Trends
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Allison Lew, Community Librarian
Lisa Finley, Friends
Robert Gulino, Chair
Adam Henig, Liaison
June 28, 2016 Update on Friends Nominee to Commission
Update on Partnering with West Valley College
Library Survey & Interior Space Review
Sharing Community News & Trends
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian
Lisa Finley, Friends
Robert Gulino, Chair
Adam Henig, Liaison
August 23, 2016 West Valley College Partnership Update
Community News & Trends
Parking Lot Speeding Concerns
Rescheduling of December 2016 Meeting
Commission Recruitment Update
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian
Lisa Finley, Friends
Robert Gulino, Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
October 25, 2016 Selection of Chair & Vice Chair
Library Survey Results
West Valley College Partnership Update
Community News & Trends
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian
Lisa Finley, Friends
Claire Campodonico, Vice Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
December 13, 2016 2017 Work Plan
Introduction of Santa Clara County Library District Foundation
(Terrie Creamer)
Library Survey Results
Community News & Trends
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian
Lisa Finley, Friends
Claire Campodonico, Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
February 28, 2017 West Valley College Partnership Update
Technology Events/3D Printing
Library District Survey Results for Saratoga Library
Community News & Trends
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Lisa Finley, Friends
Claire Campodonico, Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
April 25, 2017 Library District Survey Results for Saratoga Library Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Community News & Trends Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Lisa Finley, Friends
Claire Campodonico, Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
May 31, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Commission Recognition Dinner
Hakone Gardens
June 27, 2017 Community News & Trends
Library Commission Support for Library Goals/Efforts
Library Interior Space Improvement Funding
Library Commission Group Photo
Proposed Meeting with Cupertino Library Commission
Collaboration with Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Project List
Summarize Action Items
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Lisa Finley, Friends
Karen Burley, Vice Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
August 22, 2017 Community News & Trends
Library Commission Support for Library Goals/Efforts
Library Interior Space Improvement Funding
Meeting with Cupertino Library Commission
Collaboration with Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
Boy Scout/Girl Scout Project List
West Valley College Collaboration
Library Card Promotion
Commissioner-Led Events
Summarize Action Items
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Alice Patrick, Friends
Karen Burley, Vice Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
October 24, 2017 Community News & Trends
Selection of Chair & Vice Chair
Group Photo
Review 2017 Work Plan, Consider 2018 Work Plan
Rescheduling December Meeting Date
Summarize Action Items
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Alice Patrick, Friends
Karen Burley, Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
December 19, 2017 Community News & Trends
Finalize 2018 Work Plan
Library Commission Support for Library Goals/Efforts
Library Card Promotion
Meeting with Other Library Commissions
Library Commission Support of Silicon Valley Reads
West Valley College Collaboration
Commissioner Led Events: Junior Achievement Event in April
Summarize Action Items
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Alice Patrick, Friends
Teen Advisory Board
Karen Burley, Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
February 27, 2018 Community News & Trends
Summarize Action Items
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Alice Patrick, Friends
Teen Advisory Board
Karen Burley, Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
March 5, 2018
5:00 p.m.
Commission Work Plan Study Session
April 24, 2018 Community News & Trends
Summarize Action Items
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Alice Patrick, Friends
Teen Advisory Board
Karen Burley, Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
June 26, 2018 Community News & Trends
Summarize Action Items
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Alice Patrick, Friends
Teen Advisory Board
Karen Burley, Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
August 28, 2018 Community News & Trends
Summarize Action Items
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Alice Patrick, Friends
Teen Advisory Board
Karen Burley, Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
October 23, 2018 Community News & Trends
Summarize Action Items
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Review 2018 Work Plan, Consider 2019 Work Plan
Rescheduling December Meeting Date
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Alice Patrick, Friends
Teen Advisory Board
Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
December 25, 2018* Community News & Trends
Finalize 2019 Work Plan
Summarize Action Items
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Alice Patrick, Friends
Teen Advisory Board
Karen Burley, Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
Unscheduled Future
Items
Interior Space Review Recommendations
West Valley College Collaboration & Next Steps
* Meeting will be canceled or rescheduled
LIBRARY COMMISSION WORK PLAN & MEMBERSHIP
KEY POINTS OF WORK PLAN
1. Plan and promote library events and programs
2. Consider data of countywide survey relating to Saratoga Library and make recommendations
3. Provide recommendation on interior space review
4. Engage in information sharing with library and public
5. identify opportunities to partner with West Valley College
6. Help increase the number of residents with library cards
TOPICS IN DETAIL
Information Sharing with the Library
a. Hold technology events, such as a 3D printing
b. Support and promote Trivia events
c. Provide recommendations to Library Staff at meetings. This would include upcoming events
to promote the library, new trends, interests, etc.
d. Provide additional items to the Local Government Resource Center (e.g., including a photo
of Library Commission)
Information sharing with the public
a. Assist with tabling at city-wide events (e.g., Heritage Day)
b. Create email campaigns to reach specific populations (such as parents, youth, seniors, etc.)
to tout Library and its programs
Survey
a. Analyze survey result data for Saratoga Library and provide recommendations to the Library
District as appropriate
Interior Space Budget
a. Provide recommendations based on survey results regarding the $200,000 interior space
budget; (i.e., What’s a great fit for the community?)
Library Card Membership
a. Recommend opportunities to reach the goal to issue library cards to at least 85 percent of
Saratoga and Monte Sereno’s population
Other Topics
a. Serve as contest judges
b. Procedure review (e.g., revising the Community Room sign-up policy)
c. Visit other County library commissions & JPA meetings
d. Attend annual Friends and Commissioner forum
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP
Name Term End City Email
Anandi Krishnamurthy 9/30/2018 akrishnamurthy@saratoga.ca.us
Flora Hoffman 9/30/2019 fhoffman@saratoga.ca.us
Karen Burley 9/30/2020 kburley@saratoga.ca.us
Steven White, Monte Sereno Representative 9/30/2021 swhite@saratoga.ca.us
Robert Gulino 9/30/2021 rgulino@saratoga.ca.us
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Minutes
Saratoga Library Commission
Regular Meeting
October 24, 2017
Call to Order: Vice Chair Burley called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Saratoga Library
Community Room at 13650 Saratoga Avenue.
Roll Call
Present: Vice Chair Karen Burley, Commissioner Robert Gulino, Flora Hoffman,
Anandi Krishnamurthy, Steven White
Absent: None
Also Present: Nancy Howe, Michael Eitner, Alice Patrick, Elicia Ye, Rita Wang, Crystal
Bothelio
Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items
None
Approval of Minutes: Draft minutes for the August 22, 2017
HOFFMAN/BURLEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST
22, 2017. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BURLEY, GULINO, HOFFMAN, WHITE. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: KRISHNAMURTHY.
Agenda Items
1. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Summary: The Chair and Vice Chair serve for a term of 1 year. Each Commissioner may
only serve as Chair or Vice Chair once during a 4-year term on the Commission.
Action: Select new Chair and Vice Chair.
GULINO/WHITE MOVED TO NOMINATE KAREN BURLEY AS CHAIR. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: BURLEY, GULINO, HOFFMAN, WHITE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. ABSENT: KRISHNAMURTHY.
BURLEY/GULINO MOVED TO NOMINATE FLORA HOFFMAN AS VICE CHAIR.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: BURLEY, GULINO, HOFFMAN, WHITE. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: KRISHNAMURTHY.
2. Group Photo
Action: Take a group photo.
The group took a group photo together in the Library.
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3. Review of 2017 Work Plan, Consider 2018 Work Plan
Summary: Every year, the City Council considers and authorizes Commission work
plans. Typically, the Commission also presents progress on existing work plan items.
The Council review of work plans typically happens in the beginning of the calendar
year.
Action: Review and identify progress on the 2017 work plan, identify recommended
changes to the 2018 work plan.
The Commission discussed revisions to the work plan and agreed on the following
changes:
- Remove Item 2, Consider data of countywide survey relating to Saratoga Library and
make recommendations, from the Key Points of Work Plan.
- Replace the word recommendation with feedback under item 3 in the Key Points of
Work Plan.
- Remove Survey from Topics in Detail.
- Replace “Provide recommendations based on survey results regarding the $200,000
interior space budget” with “Support Library with Interior Space Review Project”
under Interior Space Budget in Topics in Detail.
The Commission agreed to finalize the work plan at the December meeting.
4. Rescheduling December Meeting Date
Summary: The December meeting falls on a furlough day for the City of Saratoga. In the
past, the December meeting has been rescheduled for earlier in the month.
Action: Consider rescheduling the December meeting.
The Commission agreed to reschedule the December meeting for December 19 at 7:00
p.m.
5. Community News & Trends
Summary: Share news and trends within the community.
The Commission discussed use of the laptop borrowing station, the Cultural Fashion
Show, library card outreach activities, and a library fact sheet.
Reports
1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian
County Librarian Nancy Howe provided updates on Discovery Tables, Kanopy, Robotics
programming, implementation of the Voters Choice Act, Friends/Commissioners Forum,
and the next JPA meeting.
2. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian
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Community Librarian Michael Eitner shared information about new programs for
children, the Fashion Show, a lecture on the Electoral College, and the number of
wireless users at the Library.
3. Alice Patrick, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
Friends of the Saratoga Libraries President Alice Patrick announced the September
display of Saratoga authors, National Friends of the Libraries Week, the revamped
Friends website, Friends social media presence, the Book Go Round facility lease, the
Friends citywide membership mailing, and the upcoming Friends book sale.
4. Karen Burley, Library Commission Vice Chair
No announcement.
Elicia Ye with the Teen Advisory Board announced upcoming Teen Advisory Board
activities, including Crafternoon and Career and College Day.
5. Crystal Bothelio, Saratoga Deputy City Manager
Deputy City Manager Crystal Bothelio announced the new Saratoga Source, new
website, and RYDE.
Summarize Action Items
None
Agenda Items for Next Meeting
None
Adjournment
Chair Burley adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
City of Saratoga
DRAFT 2018 LIBRARY COMMISSION WORK PLAN & MEMBERSHIP
KEY POINTS OF WORK PLAN
1. Plan and promote library events and programs
2. Provide feedback on interior space review
3. Engage in information sharing with library and public
4. Identify opportunities to partner with West Valley College
5. Help increase the number of residents with library cards
TOPICS IN DETAIL
A. Information Sharing with the Library
I. Hold technology events, such as a 3D printing
II. Support and promote Trivia events
III. Provide recommendations to Library Staff at meetings. This would include upcoming
events to promote the library, new trends, interests, etc.
IV. Provide additional items to the Local Government Resource Center (e.g., including a
photo of Library Commission)
B. Information sharing with the public
I. Assist with tabling at city-wide events (e.g., Heritage Day)
II. Create email campaigns to reach specific populations (such as parents, youth,
seniors, etc.) to tout Library and its programs
C. Interior Space Budget
I. Support Library with Interior Space Review Project
D. Library Card Membership
I. Recommend opportunities to reach the goal to issue library cards to at least 85
percent of Saratoga and Monte Sereno’s population
E. Other Topics
I. Serve as contest judges
II. Procedure review (e.g., revising the Community Room sign-up policy)
III. Visit other County library commissions & JPA meetings
IV. Attend annual Friends and Commissioner forum
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November 2017
Commission Report
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Silicon Valley Reads 2017
Silicon Valley Reads (SVR)
recently selected its theme for
2018, along with two powerful
tales about renewed love and
commitment to assist our loved
ones in times of need. The
theme, “No Matter What:
Caring, Coping, Compassion”
encompasses the selected
works, “Goodbye, Vitamin” by
first-time novelist Rachel Khong
and “My Lovely Wife in the
Psych Ward” by writer and TEDx presenter Mark Lukach. Both spotlight the challenges of
caregiving and the importance of family and community support during tough times. SVR will
kick off on Thursday, Feb 1, 2018 at 7:30pm at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at De
Anza College in Cupertino moderated by Mercury News columnist, Sal Pizarro interviewing
both authors. For more information, visit www.SiliconValleyReads.org
Bilingual Storytime - Reading is Fun in all Languages!
November is a time for family and community
gatherings and focusing on all of the many things we
are thankful for. SCCLD libraries offer programs that
celebrate all cultures in our diverse communities
giving families the opportunity to enjoy stories in
multiple languages. Bilingual storytimes promote early
literacy skills, language learning and parent
engagement.
Families are invited to join our librarians and enjoy
stories, songs and rhymes in English, Spanish and
Mandarin at bilingual storytimes at SCCLD libraries.
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•Campbell- English/Spanish Bilingual Storytime is the first Tuesday of the month at 7:15 pm
•Cupertino- English/Mandarin Bilingual Storytime is the third Friday of every month at 11 am
•Gilroy-Spanish Family Storytime is every Tuesday at 4 pm
o Cuentos para familias en español en la biblioteca Gilroy
•Los Altos- English/Mandarin storytime every Thursday at 11 am
•Milpitas- English/Mandarin Storytime is held monthly- check the calendar for dates
o Coming Spring 2018 to Milpitas- English/Vietnamese Bilingual Storytime!
•Morgan Hill- English/Spanish Family Storytime is every Saturday at 10:15 am
Celebrating Picture Book Month at SCCLD
Pictures and books go together like peanut butter and jelly. Join us all November long as we
celebrate Picture Book Month with our librarian favorites. Each day a different picture book
champion will be posting online at www.picturebookmonth.com about why they love this art
from and some top recommendations.
Of course, SCCLD has many great picture books to choose from. Here are a couple of our
favorites:
Top 2017 Children’s Picture Books
You Can Read by Helaine Becker:
Discover that the act of reading is a
daring adventure that can take you
anywhere! And you can read anywhere!
Samson: the Piranha Who Went to
Dinner by Tadgh Bentley: A piranha
who is bored with the usual routine,
decides to check out the new fine dining
restaurants in the neighborhood. Little
does he know that piranhas are not
usually welcome visitors, especially to
fancy restaurants!
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Giving Thanks to Our Veterans
SCCLD has free, online resources to assist veterans and their families' transition from
military to civilian life. VetNow offers veteran benefit support in career, education, housing
and healthcare. This includes interview coaching, resume tools, college skills tools
including free tutoring, local and national resource lists and best of all, live experts—all
Veterans themselves—are available to help navigate through the steps involved. Find
VetNow at www.sccl.org/vetnow.
The 21st century has seen a tremendous interest
in geneology and family ancestry. SCCLD is
offering a new service called Fold3 aimed
specifically at veterans of American conflicts,
dating back to the Revolutionary War. Fold3
merges a huge database of over 500 million
records of photos, official documents such as
military records and personal records to provide a
rich historical record of U.S. soldiers. Searches
can be conducted by name or by military unit.
For all Veteran resources offered by SCCLD, please
visit www.sccl.org/veterans
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Listening to Trump’s America- Bridging the Divide
While only 21% in Santa Clara County voted for
Donald Trump, 46% of the American electorate
voted for President Trump. Why did the other
parts of the Country see the contest so
differently? To get some answers, County
Supervisor Joe Simitian traveled to three states
and had more than 100 conversations in counties
that historically voted for Democratic candidates
but “flipped” in 2016 to support Donald Trump.
“My goal was to listen, learn and understand.
And I learned a lot” said Supervisor Simitian.
SCCLD will host several speaking engagements as Supervisor Joe Simitian shares what he
learned about America beyond the Bay Area.
Thur, Nov 9 at 7pm
Saratoga Library
13650 Saratoga Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
Mon, Nov 13 at 7pm
Campbell Library
77 Harrison Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
Tue, Nov 14
Los Altos Library
13 S. San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 95022
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December 2017
Commission Report
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Give the Gift of Literacy
Helpful tips for parents, grandparents
and every caregiver.
Holidays are a time for family
gatherings, vacation and gift giving.
Whether you are looking for a good
book for the kids to read during their
winter break, or to give as a gift, you
can find great book recommendations
at the library.
Carry on an old, family tradition of
giving books during the holidays or
start a new tradition to help grow life-
long readers. The gift of literacy is a
gift that keeps giving.
Here are our top new book suggestions
for the children in your life – if you want
more suggestions, be sure to ask your
local children’s librarian.
Click here for our list of recommended
books for kids
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Looking for the Perfect Gift?
Your library can help!
Whether for the holidays, birthday, or
anniversary, sometimes you need a little
extra help to find that perfect gift. The
library has the Consumer Reports online to
help you compare prices and find product
reviews, ratings, and recommendations.
Thinking about doing something special for
the New Year? Compare options and prices.
Giving toys to the kids for the holidays?
Check out the ratings and reviews for what’s
popular this year. Is your favorite reading
buddy wishing for a new tablet? Consumer
Reports has recommendations. You can
browse the latest issues for gift ideas or
search for something specific. Whether you
are looking for tech, toys, or travel, first check the Consumer Reports at the library. Access full
copies of the Consumer Reports for free with any electronic device, internet connection and
your library card.
Digital December
SCCLD has the latest in tablets, eReaders and Library apps to try
If you are thinking about giving a tablet or eReader this holiday season, or maybe want to add
that to your own holiday list but aren’t familiar with the most popular models, come to the
Santa Clara County Library District to try out the latest on our Tech Toolbar. We currently have
the Galaxy Tab S3, iPad Pro, and Kindle Oasis. Our Tech Toolbar is a “petting zoo” for new
digital devices where you can look, touch and try in a sales-free environment.
Our tablets and eReaders are preloaded with free library apps for you to try. SCCLD offers
OverDrive, Cloud Library, and RBdigital for eBooks and audiobooks, Flipster for magazines,
and free online subscriptions to the New York Times and free access to the San Jose Mercury,
and Wall Street Journal. You can also stream movies from Kanopy, MediciTV and Overdrive
plus download music from Freegal. Looking for ebooks, emagazines and audiobooks in Spanish
or Traditional Chinese? The library has these too!
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Great Flicks to Watch with the Family
When it’s cold outside, plan some family movie time!
With a broad range of movies, films and
documentaries available in DVD, Blu-ray or streaming
video, you’re sure to find something available from
the library to entertain every member of the family.
Holiday Happenings at the Library
Calendar of December events at each SCCLD location
We have many fun and free events planned this holiday
season. Check them out!
CAMPBELL:
Holiday Bags, Tags and Cards!
Come make holiday bags, tags and cards for everyone! All
supplies will be provided for this family craft and all families
are invited to craft together.
Wednesday, December 13, 4-5 pm
Saturday, December 16, 10-11 am
Holiday Puppet Show
The Fratello Marionettes present their puppet
extravaganza, The North Pole Review!
Saturday, December 12, 2pm
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CUPERTINO:
Design Your Own Holiday Tote Bag
Have a fun afternoon designing a holiday tote bag. All materials will be provided. Take a break,
express your creative side and make a gift for the holidays. For Teens aged 13-18.
Saturday, December 9, 3-5 pm, Story Room
Holiday Origami
School age children are invited to join us for a holiday origami craft. You must be able t o fold
on your own.
Monday, December 18, 4-5 pm, Story Room
Felt Creature Winter Craft
Create a little felt creature and make a snug winter home for it out of a mini altoids box. All
materials will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Wednesday, December 20, 4-5 pm, Story Room
GILROY:
Winter Holiday Crafts for Children and Families
Saturday, December 9th from 12pm-2pm.
Drop-In Crafts and Coloring for Children and Families
Tuesday, December 26 – Saturday, December 30, 1pm-2pm
Adult and Teen Crafts
Saturday, December 16th from 2pm-5pm.
LOS ALTOS:
The Los Altos Library Fourth Annual Story Fest
Internationally famous storyteller, Joel ben Izzy, along with ten local storytellers will share folk
and fairy tales in the great oral tradition. They will entertain audiences with stories relating to
the theme of "Truth and Lies." School-age children and adults are invited!
Saturday, December 2, 1-5:30 pm, Orchard Room
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Hands-on Science in December
Children in kindergarten and up are invited to join the fun to explore the fascinating science
programs presented by the Children’s Discovery Museum.
Wednesday, December 6, 4 pm “Secret Agent Science”
Wednesday, December 13, 4 pm “Super Power Science”
Wednesday, December 20, 4 pm “Wonderland Science”
Wednesday, December 27, 4 pm “Adventures with Chemistry”
MILPITAS:
Tiny Toots Music Festival
Thurs. Dec. 7, 11:00am- Matt Fernald: Golden Acorn Music
Thurs. Dec. 14, 11:00am- Charity Kahn
Thurs Dec. 21, 11:00am- Sean Mendelson: Sean’s Music Factory
Thurs. Dec. 28, 11:00am- K and L music and movement
MORGAN HILL:
Holiday Puppet Shows
The Fratello Marionettes present their puppet extravaganza, The North Pole Review!
Thursday, December 21, 10:30 am
Saturday, December 23, 10:15 am
SARATOGA:
Living History: Amelia Earhart
From the pages of history, aviator Amelia Earhart comes to life and shares her life and flying
adventures! Intended for Grades 3 & up.
Thursday, December 7, 4:00 PM, Orchard Room
For more information about all of our events and the latest updates please visit:
http://bit.ly/2j47XUt
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
Two Locations to Expand Hours in 2018
Saratoga and Woodland Libraries to Each Add Six Service Hours
Patrons of the Saratoga Library and Woodland Library can look forward to expanded service
hours in the New Year, beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2018. The changes come about thanks
to a combination of staff efficiencies, a prioritization of expanded service hours, and additional
funds provided by the North County Library Authority (NCLA).
The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) has enacted these changes following up on
its own customer satisfaction survey pertaining to library hours. The additional open hours of
service reflect the preferences expressed by their local communities and will provide residents
more opportunities to visit the library and access services at times that are convenient to them.
Saratoga Library will add hours on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
They currently are open between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. on those days.
“As a strong advocate of expanding library hours, which has been a popular request by our
library patrons, I am very pleased and excited to see this materialize,” said Sa ratoga Mayor
Emily Lo. “Our community will enjoy and greatly benefit from the additional hours of services
on weekdays.”
Woodland Library will begin offering hours on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
They currently are closed on Sundays.
“NCLA is glad to be able to respond to the community’s desire for Woodland Library to be
open on Sundays. My family has been involved with Woodland since its inception in the 1970s
and it’s nice to see this neighborhood branch library thriving, loved by th e local community, and
now soon to be available for the public to enjoy seven days a week,” said Suzanne Epstein,
President of the North County Library Authority.
In the customer satisfaction survey, community stakeholders in both Los Altos and Saratoga
responded to SCCLD about their preferences for which specific hours to expand at their local
libraries. The proposed schedules were a direct response to our customer satisfaction survey,
in which:
43% of Saratoga patrons expressed a preference for increased hours on Mondays from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m.
38% of Saratoga patrons expressed a preference for increased hours on Tuesdays from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m.
77% of Woodland patrons expressed a preference for increased hours on Sundays from 12
p.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit www.sccl.org for more information about the schedules for all of our locations.
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
Shopping for Literacy
Get a jump on your holiday shopping – and help the SCCLD Foundation at the same time!
Just head to Talbot’s in the Westfield Valley Fair Mall on Friday, December 8. A percentage of
all purchases that day will go directly to the foundation to help support our Reading Program
and Bookmobile – both of which affect the lives of people throughout the district. This is a win-
win, and a wonderf ul way to start the season by giving the gift of literacy!
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SARATOGA LIBRARY REPORT
November 2017
Mike Eitner, Community Librarian
STATISTICS
September 2016 September 2017 October 2016 October 2017
Total Circulation 89,910 91,426 91,127 88,050
Adult/Teen Circulation 43,454 47,482 43,274 45,278
Children’s Circulation 46,456 43,944 47,853 42,777
Use of E-Book Collection
(OverDrive Vendor) 2,246 2,255 2,268 2,447
Use of Downloadable Audio
Books (OverDrive Vendor) 1,072 1,273 1,043 1,232
Total Number of Programs 84 78 78 79
Programs Total Attendance 2,573 2,608 2,406 2,503
Unique WiFi Users 4,997 Unavailable at time of report
New Library Cards Issued 376 529 216 1,185
Gate Count: Library Use 36,139 37,286 33,741 34,421
Outreach Events 5 1 4 3
Outreach Total Attendance 1,160 90 370 252
Volunteer Hours 1,407 1,434 1,572 1,708
EXPANDED HOURS IN 2018
The Saratoga Library will open at 10:00 am on Monday and Tuesday starting January 2, 2018! As a
result, the library will be open from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on these days. We are able to do this through
staff efficiencies and prioritizing expanded service hours.
The additional hours are a direct response to the patron satisfaction survey where 43% of Saratoga
patron expressed a preference for Monday morning hours and 38% expressed a preference for
Tuesday morning hours.
THANKFULNESS
For November, Teen Librarian Birgit Spring and the teen volunteers
created a display where community members may give thanks. Much
of the community’s gratitude is for friends, family, and continued good
health. Additionally, many are thankful for the ESL Conversation Club
held at the library on Thursdays.
The staff of the Saratoga Library is thankful for the continued support
of the community and looks forward to being open more hours in 2018
to serve the community.
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SPOTLIGHT ON DECEMBER PROGRAMS
Children
Battle of the Books, Sunday, December 3, 12:00 pm
Watch 6th grade teams test their knowledge of 7 pre-selected books. One team will remain standing
and earn the right to call themselves Battle of the Books Champions. All ages are welcome to watch
this event.
Hour of Code, Wednesday, December 6, 4:00 pm
Learn coding basics in one hour by using blocks of code to complete a fun challenge. Please register
online.
Teens
Teen Study Hall, Sunday, December 10, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Make holiday-themed crafts. Ages 12-18, please.
CoderDojo Coding Club, Sunday, December 17, 1:30 pm
CoderDojo Silicon Valley @ Saratoga Library is part of the CoderDojo global collaboration providing
free and open learning environments to students. Events are open to students from 11 - 17 years of
age. Bring your own laptop or borrow one from the library. Seating is limited, so please register. Walk-
ins are not permitted.
Adults
Wreath Making Workshop with Joel, Tuesday, December 5, 7:00 pm
Get into the holiday spirit with a wreath making workshop! Please bring wire clothes hangers, pine
cones, bows, ribbons, ornaments and other adornments to decorate your wreath. Space is limited.
Register at the adult reference desk.
Handmade Giftwrap: Boxes, Pouches & Furoshiki, Tuesday, December 12, 7:00 pm
Add a special touch to your holiday gifts this year by making your own gift wrap and boxes. We will use
beautiful designer material remnants to make boxes, pouches and furoshiki wraps. Materials will be
provided. Please register at the Adult Reference Desk. The workshop is limited to 30.
For additional details about events, click on “Events” at www.sccl.org.
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PHOTOS FROM RECENT PROGRAMS
A Celebration of Saratoga’s Cultures
Halloween Crafts
Thank you Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for generously funding library programs and events!
OUTREACH
Saratoga Library staff visited the Senior Health Fair, the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Saratoga Historical
Foundation Museum, West Valley College, and the Witchy Walk-A-Bout in the Village.
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SARATOGA LIBRARY REPORT
December 2017
Mike Eitner, Community Librarian
STATISTICS
October 2016 October 2017 November 2016 November 2017
Total Circulation 91,127 88,050 89,741 81,704
Adult/Teen Circulation 43,274 45,278 42,725 41,237
Children’s Circulation 47,853 42,777 47,016 40,467
Use of E-Book Collection
(OverDrive Vendor) 2,268 2,447 2,396 Unavailable at
time of report
Use of Downloadable Audio
Books (OverDrive Vendor) 1,043 1,232 1,082 Unavailable at
time of report
Total Number of Programs 78 79 51 52
Programs Total Attendance 2,406 2,503 2,080 2,977
Unique WiFi Users Unavailable 4,118
New Library Cards Issued 216 1,185 167 162
Gate Count: Library Use 33,741 34,421 33,396 30,145
Outreach Events 4 3 3 3
Outreach Total Attendance 370 252 126 106
Volunteer Hours 1,572 1,708 1,554 1,354
SILICON VALLEY READS 2018
The two selected titles perfectly encompass this year’s theme.
Rachel Khong’s first novel Goodbye, Vitamin tells the tale of Ruth. Ruth, age 30, moves back home to live with
her parents after being disengaged from her fiancé. Her history-professor father is losing his memory and is
erratically lucid. Meanwhile, Ruth’s mother is lucidly erratic. As her father’s condition deteriorates, the humor in
Ruth’s situation takes hold and transforms her and her grief.
Mark Lukach’s memoir My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward is the second title. Lukach met and fell in love with his
wife Giulia when he was 18. They married at 24 and enjoyed life in San Francisco. At 27, Giulia suffered an
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unexpected psychotic break and was in the psych ward for almost one month. Over time, Giulia recovered and
the couple had a son. Giulia had a second breakdown after the birth of their son, and then a third a few years
later. Ultimately, the book is a love story that raises the issues of how we care for those we love as well as for
what and for whom we live.
Both authors live in the Bay Area and will present numerous programs across Silicon Valley. The kick-off
celebration is Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the De Anza College Visual & Performing Arts Center in
Cupertino.
Mark Lukach will be at the Saratoga Library on Saturday, February 24. The program begins at 10:30 am.
The companion books for younger reader are Mango, Abuela and Me by Meg Medina (picture book); The Secret
Life of Lincoln Jones by Wendalin van Draanan (children’s fiction); and Not If I See You First by Eric Lindstrom
(teen fiction).
SPOTLIGHT ON JANUARY PROGRAMS
Children
Musical Tour of China, Friday, January 19, 4:30 pm
Learn about 20 wind, string, and plucked instruments from China through classical pieces performed by
the instructors of the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra.
Mandarin Bilingual Storytime, Tuesday, January 23, 10:30 am
Join us for a bilingual storytime featuring books, songs, finger plays and activities in Mandarin and
English. Speakers of all languages are welcome to attend.
Teens
SAT/ACT Practice Test, Saturday, January 13, 1:00 pm
Get experience with either the SAT or the ACT – without the pressure! Space is limited. Sign up online
at www.sccl.org – Location Saratoga – Events.
SAT/ACT Results Seminar, Saturday, January 20, 10:00 am
Pick up your test results, learn what the score means, and learn more about test taking strategies.
Adults
Introduction to Genealogy Research, Friday, January 12, 11:00 am
Mr. Grant Din, a genealogical researcher for over 30 years and a former associate of the Angel Island
Immigration Station Foundation, has an extensive background in Chinese, Japanese, Jewish and
Russian immigration research. He will discuss his experiences and how to get started using the library's
Ancestry database.
Bridge Class, Wednesday, January 17, 24, 31, 10:00 am
Learn to play bridge, with a weekly series that runs from January 17 to March 14. Participants must
attend each class meeting. Each session is two hours. Registration required at adult reference desk.
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Pacific Scribes Calligraphy Demonstration, Saturday, January 20, 2:00 pm
To celebrate John Hancock Day and their January display on the Saratoga Art Wall, the Pacific Scribes
calligraphy group will demonstrate different lettering techniques. Stop by the community room and
make your own bookmark.
Pruning for Procrastinators, Tuesday, January 23, 7:00 pm
Are you a pruning procrastinator? Get going because native plants are growing and getting ready to
burst forth in spring! Patricia Evans will show how to prune shrubs, perennials, and trees to avoid
pruning more than necessary in the future.
For additional details about events, click on “Events” at www.sccl.org.
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RECENT PROGRAMS
Battle of the Books
Wreath Making
Thank you Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for generously funding library programs and events!
OUTREACH
Saratoga Library staff visited West Valley College and the National Charity League Philanthropy Fair.
Friends report for the December 19, 2017 Library Commission meeting
1. On October 26, the Friends signed a Facility Use Agreement for the Book-Go-Round with the city
of Saratoga, replacing the existing lease.
2. On November 17, we sent a city-wide membership mailing to 8,998 Saratoga homes and have
already acquired several new members.
3. We have updated the BGR website (bookgoround.com) with a fresh look using Wix, a cloud-
based development platform for building websites.
4. The BGR was open the Friday evening after Thanksgiving from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and had sales
of more than $1,000.
5. We ordered new Friends stationary for use in personalized, handwritten notes to donors of
$200 or more. This was the first reorder since a 2006 order for 500 note sheets and envelopes.
6. We are working on replacing some tiles outside the community room that are cracked.
7. On December 8, we held a volunteer recognition coffee at the BGR for all the Friends volunteers.
8. The BGR will be getting new carpeting January 3-5.
Respectfully submitted,
Alice Patrick
CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Library Commission
From: Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
Date: December 19, 2017
Subject: Commission Report
New City Website Update Live
The new City website is now live. The site features a prominent search function to help users
navigate the site and a mobile responsive design. Check it out at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Neighborhood Watch Grant
The City offers a $300 grant to new and existing Neighborhood Watch groups. The grants are
awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funding runs out. Neighborhoods can decide
how to use the grant. Examples of how the grant has been used include block parties, flyers, or
meeting supplies. For more, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/207/Neighborhood-Watch.
Commercial Sales & Outdoor Cultivation of Marijuana Prohibited in Saratoga
On January 1, Proposition 64 will take effect in California. In June 2017, the Saratoga City
Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting all commercial sales and outdoor cultivation of
marijuana within the City of Saratoga. This step is expected to eliminate the public safety and
health risks associated with outdoor cultivation and commercial marijuana activities, including
burglary, trespassing, robbery, and chemical or pesticide use that can harm people and the
environment.
This will also reduce opportunities for people under 21 to obtain marijuana, which aligns with
the City’s updates to its tobacco policies to protect youth from smoking and reduce overall
exposure to secondhand smoke.
Living Room Conversations – January 23, 2018
Join the Saratoga Ministerial Association and the City for the January Living Room
Conversations on January 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Joan Pisani Community Center. The event
includes structured conversations so people of different perspectives can have authentic and
respectful dialogue on topics that are important to everyone. To RSVP, call 408.868.1216.