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SARATOGA
LIBRARY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
October 23, 2018
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
Saratoga Library, Community Room | 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
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 August 28, 2018 meeting
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Group Photo
Action: Take a group photo.
2. 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.
3. Review of 2018 Work Plan, Consider 2019 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 2018 work plan, identify recommended
changes to the 2019 work plan.
4. West Valley College Collaboration
Summary: One of the Library Commission’s work plan items includes identifying
opportunities to partner with West Valley College, including the 2019 Coral Reef
Crochet Project.
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5. Monte Sereno Outreach and Engagement
Summary: Discuss efforts to reach out and engage residents of Monte Sereno.
6. Community Outreach
Summary: Discuss Library Commission outreach activity.
7. Rescheduling December Meeting Date
Summary: The December meeting falls on a holiday. In the past, the December meeting
has been rescheduled for earlier in the month.
Action: Consider rescheduling or canceling the December meeting.
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. 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 October 18, 2018 at the City of Saratoga, 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 18th day of October 2018 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, pleas e
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 CFR 5.102 -35.104
ADA title II]
LIBRARY COMMISSION AGENDA PLANNER
MEETING AGENDA ITEMS REPORTS
February 27, 2018 Community News & Trends
2018 Commission Work Plan
Library District Year End Service Report
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
West Valley College Collaboration
Commissioner-Led Events: Junior Achievement
Library Card Promotion: Commissioner Engagement
Library Space Utilization
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
West Valley College Collaboration
Commissioner Led Events: Junior Achievement
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
Commissioner Led Events: Junior Achievement
Community Outreach at Movie Nights & Farmers Markets
West Valley College Collaboration
Monte Sereno Outreach & Engagement
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
Library Commission Photo
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Review 2018 Work Plan, Consider 2019 Work Plan
West Valley College Collaboration
Monte Sereno Outreach & Engagement
Community Outreach
Rescheduling December Meeting Date
Summarize Action Items
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Alice Patrick, Friends
Teen Advisory Board
Chair
Crystal Bothelio, Liaison
December 25, 2018* Community News & Trends Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Finalize 2019 Work Plan
Summarize Action Items
Michael Eitner, Community Librarian
Alice Patrick, Friends
Teen Advisory Board
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 DUTIES/PURPOSE, WORK PLAN, & MEMBERSHIP
COMMISSION DUTIES/PURPOSE:
Resolution No. 16-043:
The Library Commission shall serve as a senior advisory and liaison body. Its basic responsibilities shall
include the following:
1. Provide counsel and recommendations on Library policies, budgets, plans and procedures to the
Saratoga City Council, the City staff, and the Santa Clara County Library staff and Saratoga
Library Supervisor.
2. Identify and bring to the attention of the Ci ty Council , the City staff, and the Santa Clara County
Library staff (as appropriate) present and prospective issues and questions relating to Library
operation.
3. Participate, along with other appropriate governmental units, in explaining and interpreting
matters pertaining to Library operation to Library users, Library support groups, and the general
public.
4. Perform such other activities as may be directed by the Saratoga City Council.
In carrying out its basic responsibilities, the Library Commission shall perform the following duties:
1. Hold formal meetings as required (see preceding Section on "Administration”).
2. Maintain communications with the City Council, the City staff, the Santa Clara County Library
staff, and the Saratoga Library Supervisor on matters that have a significant impact on the
Library's budget and operation.
3. Outreach to different community groups to inform them of library services and to receive
suggestions on improving Library operation.
4. Maintain within the Commission a continuity of knowledge of the Library, its operation and its
problems.
5. Keep generally informed on technical developments that could have a bearing on the Library's
operation.
6. Participate in the general planning of the library's operation and in the planning of events
related to the Library.
7. Work with "Friends of the Saratoga Libraries" and other support groups as may be desirable in
the planning of their activities.
8. Promote optimal utilization of the library space, and encourage service mindedness on the part
of all having to do with providing Library service to the public.
9. Engage the Saratoga Library Youth Advisory group in matters concerning use of the Library and
programs.
2018 LIBRARY COMMISSION WORK PLAN
KEY POINTS OF WORK PLAN
1. Support library events and programs
2. Promote library events and programs; engage in information sharing with library and public
3. Identify continuing opportunities to partner with West Valley College
4. Help increase the number of residents with library cards
TOPICS IN DETAIL
Support Library Events and Programs
I. Attend library events as Commissioners and/or participants (eg, Silicon Valley Reads
programs, trivia events, etc.)
II. Volunteer to assist library staff at library events (for example, Junior Achievement)
III. Volunteer at outreach programs (eg, Saturday Farmers Market, Movie Nights, Blossom
Festival) to increase number of card holders to 85% of Saratoga and Monte Sereno
residents
Promote library events and programs; engage in Information sharing with the library and the
public
I. Brainstorm with Diane Roche (County marketing person) on ways to promote Library events
and programs
II. Spread awareness via our networks of library events and offerings and encourage
attendance (for example, post in Nextdoor Saratoga, post on Facebook page, tell our Book
Clubs, etc.)
III. Update Saratoga News of upcoming library events
IV. Write an article for Saratoga Source (monthly e-newsletter) or Saratoga Newspaper to
feature library program(s)
V. Provide recommendations to library staff at Commission meetings. This would include ideas
for programs that our community is interested in (eg, 3D printing); new trends, and
upcoming community events where outreach might occur
VI. Attend annual Friends and Commissioner forum
VII. Visit other County Library Commission and JPA meetings
Identify continuing opportunities to partner with West Valley College
I. Work on 2018 – 2019 Coral Reef Crochet Project (schedule viewing of Chasing Coral at
Library, encourage crochet circles, attend seminars, help with displays), with West Valley
College taking the lead on this effort
Help increase the number of residents with library cards
I. Volunteer at outreach programs
II. Target Monte Sereno residents
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP
Name Term End City Email
Christina Meiser 9/30/2022 cmeiser@saratoga.ca.us
Flora Hoffman, Vice Chair 9/30/2019 fhoffman@saratoga.ca.us
Eric Lewis 9/30/2020 elewis@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
AUGUST 28, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Karen Burley called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. at Saratoga Library at 13650 Saratoga
Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Karen Burley, Vice Chair Flora Hoffman, Commissioner Robert Gulino,
Anandi Krishnamurthy, and Steven White
Absent: None
Also Present: Nancy Howe, Michael Eitner, Alice Patrick, Gideon Srinivasan, Crystal Bothelio
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GULINO/KRISHNAMURTHY MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES FOR THE JUNE
26, 2018 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BURLEY, GULINO, HOFFMAN,
KRISHNAMURTHY. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: WHITE.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Commissioner-Led Events: Junior Achievement
Summary: The Library Commission work plan includes providing support for Library events
and program. The Library Commission has been working to support the Library through
coordination of events, such as Junior Achievement.
Chair Burley provide a recap of the Junior Achievement Program. Overall, it was a success and a
total of 15 students attended all sessions and completed the program.
2. Community Outreach at Movie Nights and Farmers Market
Summary: Discuss Library Commission outreach activity at the Movie Night events and Farmers
Market.
The Commission discussed attendance at the Saratoga Movie Night events and the Farmers
Market.
Saratoga Community Librarian Michael Eitner shared plans to attend the farmers market that is
relocating to Prince of Peace on Wednesdays. He agreed to send fall dates to the Library
Commission.
3. West Valley College Collaboration
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Summary: One of the Library Commission’s work plan items includes identifying opportunities
to partner with West Valley College, including the 2019 Coral Reef Crochet Project.
Chair Burley shared a status update on the Coral Reef Crochet Project.
Community Librarian Michael Eitner shared that the Library will be holding a kickoff on October
16 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to introduce the program and will host monthly crochet sessions in
the evening through September 2019. Supplies will be provided to attendees who don’t have their
own. Additionally, the Library will hold a yarn drive.
Commissioner Gulino recommended reaching out to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to see if there
is any interest in partnering with Saratoga Library and West Valley College.
4. Monte Sereno Outreach and Engagement
Summary: Discuss efforts to reach out and engage residents of Monte Sereno.
Community Librarian Michael Eitner shared that Saratoga Library staff will be attending the
Monte Sereno community barbeque and would likely take the new Gogobiblio vehicle. The
Library is also exploring opportunities to place a remote library in Monte Sereno.
5. Community News & Trends
Summary: Share news and trends within the community.
Commissioner Gulino shared information about an article he read about the growing interest in
board games and other in-person games, like Magic. He suggested a game night at the library.
Santa Clara County Librarian Nancy Howe shared that some libraries have opted to purchase and
loan out board games.
Community Librarian Michael Eitner added that the Library held a series of mahjong classes that
resulted in group that regularly comes to the Library on Monday nights to play together.
Commissioner Gulino suggested that Cash Flow would be a good game for the Library to
purchase and make available to the public.
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REPORTS
1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian
County Librarian Nancy Howe provided updates on story time with the First 5 Team, upcoming
Adobe Creative Suite classes, SimplyE for eBooks, a recent Forbes article about libraries, the
summer reading program, and a ballot measure in Campbell to update the police station and
library.
2. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian
Community Librarian Michael Eitner shared information about a collaborative art project with
Montalvo Arts Center, the summer reading program participation, Gogobiblio, and thanked Chair
Burley and Commissioner Krishnamurthy for their service.
3. Alice Patrick, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
Friends of the Saratoga Libraries President Alice Patrick shared information about the Board
appointments in June and changes to the Friends website.
4. Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board Co-President Gideon Srinivasan introduced himself and announced
upcoming Teen Advisory Board activities.
5. Karen Burley, Library Commission Chair
Chair Burley commented on her term on the Library Commission. The Library Commissioners
thanked her for her services.
6. Crystal Bothelio, Saratoga Deputy City Manager
Deputy City Manager Crystal Bothelio shared information about Bollywood, the Sueprhero
Dance, RYDE volunteers, and the Commission Recognition Dinner.
SUMMARIZE ACTION ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – OCTOBER 23, 2018
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Burley adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
City of Saratoga
CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Library Commission
From: Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
Date: October 23, 2018
Subject: Review of 2018 Work Plan, Consider 2019 Work Plan
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. This item has been added to the
October meeting agenda to provide the Commission with the opportunity to begin reviewing
and identifying progress on the 2018 work plan, as well as identifying recommended changes to
the 2019 work plan.
The 2018 Library Commission work plan is attached.
2018 LIBRARY COMMISSION WORK PLAN
KEY POINTS OF WORK PLAN
1. Support library events and programs
2. Promote library events and programs; engage in information sharing with library and public
3. Identify continuing opportunities to partner with West Valley College
4. Help increase the number of residents with library cards
TOPICS IN DETAIL
Support Library Events and Programs
I. Attend library events as Commissioners and/or participants (eg, Silicon Valley Reads
programs, trivia events, etc.)
II. Volunteer to assist library staff at library events (for example, Junior Achievement)
III. Volunteer at outreach programs (eg, Saturday Farmers Market, Movie Nights, Blossom
Festival) to increase number of card holders to 85% of Saratoga and Monte Sereno
residents
Promote library events and programs; engage in Information sharing with the library and the
public
I. Brainstorm with Diane Roche (County marketing person) on ways to promote Library events
and programs
II. Spread awareness via our networks of library events and offerings and encourage
attendance (for example, post in Nextdoor Saratoga, post on Facebook page, tell our Book
Clubs, etc.)
III. Update Saratoga News of upcoming library events
IV. Write an article for Saratoga Source (monthly e-newsletter) or Saratoga Newspaper to
feature library program(s)
V. Provide recommendations to library staff at Commission meetings. This would include ideas
for programs that our community is interested in (eg, 3D printing); new trends, and
upcoming community events where outreach might occur
VI. Attend annual Friends and Commissioner forum
VII. Visit other County Library Commission and JPA meetings
Identify continuing opportunities to partner with West Valley College
I. Work on 2018 – 2019 Coral Reef Crochet Project (schedule viewing of Chasing Coral at
Library, encourage crochet circles, attend seminars, help with displays), with West Valley
College taking the lead on this effort
Help increase the number of residents with library cards
I. Volunteer at outreach programs
II. Target Monte Sereno residents
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September 2018
Commission Report
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Summer Success Stories
With a lofty goal of registering over 25,000
readers and reading 100,000 books as a
community, SCCLD far exceeded
expectations. There were 32,132 children,
teens and adults who participated in
Reading Takes you Everywhere. Not only
did we achieve more than a 30% increase
over 2017 in the number of participants, we
also saw a huge jump in those completing
the reading challenge from 8% to 30%.
Our focus on preventing “Summer Slide”
has achieved real results.
What was equally exciting, as a community
we read almost 179,000 books! In
June/July, children’s circulation of books
increased by 7% and adult and teens by
5% year over year! We also saw an
increase of 47% in adult/teen audiobooks
and a 71% increase in children’s
audiobooks.
It was a system-wide success with
increased registration and engaging programs for all ages. W e are so proud of our staff for
driving the program and our community for accepting our challenge, reading over 179,000
books this summer!
SCCLD was busy not only feeding our community’s mind, but also feeding hungry children
through Lunch at the Library. Only 1 in 6 children who receive a free or subsidized lunch
during the school year has access to this meal during the summer months. Lunch at the
Library provides a healthy meal along with fun, educational activities for children and their
caregivers. Our program was a big success with committed staff, volunteers and very happy
families who benefitted. In our second year, we were able to serve hot lunches at Morgan Hill,
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feed 250% more children
through the Bookmobile
working with Gwinn
Elementary School in San
Martin, and Gilroy’s Lunch
at the Library was top
notch with teen volunteers
providing assistance,
energy and a positive role
model for the younger
kids. A very special thank
you to the Santa Clara
County Library District
Foundation for funding the
teen volunteers. In
addition, through our
partnerships with the YMCA and Second Harvest, we were also able to not only feed the kids,
but provide much needed food to their accompanying parents and guardians. Finally, through
our new summer reading partnership with the SF 49ers, those kids who enjoyed Lunch at the
Library were treated to a special visit by Sourdough Sam from the 49ers.
We served 5,388 meals this summer as opposed to 4,039 last year. This is just another
example of how SCCLD is changing lives and helping to build a stronger community.
Everbright Lights Up Milpitas
Library
SCCLD has installed an Everbright wall
display at the Milpitas Library. The high tech,
interactive light wall is both educational and
entertaining, inviting families to create
images by adjusting each dial to whatever
color they choose. With 476 dials on the 4
foot by 7.83-foot panel, the number of
designs that can be created is unlimited.
This new community interactive wall allows our patrons to create designs in every color of
the rainbow- plus every hue in-between. Everbright promotes fun, learning and imagination,
Photo blurred to provide privacy
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allowing our patrons to discover their creative side. It is also an excellent educat ional tool for
young children taking their first steps, involving touching and manipulating objects with
hands, seeing changes of color, and beginning to form patterns. The connection between the
hand, eyes and the brain is critical to early literacy.
Everbright creates its bright light displays with multiple RGB LED pixels that can rotate
endlessly in either direction, changing color and hue as the dials rotate. It is easy to use by
all ages. SCCLD’s Everbright will be on display for 6-8 weeks at Milpitas Library before
rotating to another one of our libraries.
The Everbright was designed by Dr. Alan Rorie of Oakland-based Hero Designs. Previously,
Dr. Rorie was a neuroscience researcher at Stanford University and a postdoctoral fellow at
The Exploratorium Teacher Institute. He used these experiences to design the Everbright to
be engaging and educational incorporating STEAM attributes.
Bringing Consumer Health to the Library
SCCLD is encouraging the local community to sign up and meet with a public health registered
dietitian nutritionist this September.
Living in the Silicon Valley can be tough, rewarding,
interesting, challenging but above all—busy. We live
busy lives and with so many fad diets and conflicting
reports on various types of food, SCCLD is taking
some of the mystery away by offering one on one
appointments with a registered dietician nutritionist.
Each of our community libraries are offering six
personalized 20-minute appointments with the
dietician to help our patrons identify a healthy,
individualized meal plan. The nutritionist will offer
advice and knowledge about eating habits, nutrition,
meal plans, and will be open to all other questions
brought forward.
Family Concert Series—Jose-Luis Orozco
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Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) with a bilingual celebration of
music! Join us as educator and longtime children’s author Jose -Luis Orozco brings his love of
Latin American culture to our libraries through his music and stories. Come sing, dance, and
maybe learn a few new words in a second language. The concerts are for all ages.
Gilroy Library- Saturday, September 15, 11am-11:45am, Community Room
Los Altos Library- Saturday, September 15, 3pm-4pm, Community Room
Cupertino Library- Monday, September 17, 10:15am -11am, Community Room
Milpitas Library- Monday, September 17, 7pm-8pm, Auditorium
Saratoga Library- Tuesday, September 18, 10:30am -11am, Community Room
Campbell Library- Wednesday, September 19, 10:30am-11am, Community Room
Morgan Hill Library- Wednesday, September 19, 3:30pm -4:15pm, Program Room
Campbell City Council Approves Bond Measure for November Ballot
Measure O was placed on the November
ballot by the Campbell City Council. If the
measure is approved by 2/3 vote, the City
would be authorized to issue up to $50M
in general obligation bonds to be spent on
improvements to the police and library
facilities, including:
A new, accessible police operations
building that would remain operational
during a disaster, would utilize up-to-date
crime fighting technology, and be able to
adapt to future needs;
An energy-efficient library that meets
earthquake and fire codes, with space for
collaboration, senior reading, after-school homework programs, children’s story times and
children’s collection, summer reading programs, and public access computer an d computer
lab, ensuring ADA accessibility throughout the library for senior and disabled residents.
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Library Trends:
This month, in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Welcoming Week and celebrating what
makes Silicon Valley so rich in culture and diversity, we are providing an important local
resource with the latest snapshot of the Silicon Valley. The Silicon Valley Indicators website is
a project of the Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies, housed within Joint Venture Silicon
Valley providing valuable local statistical information.
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-Oct 15) and Welcoming Week (Sep 14-23) are
important events occurring in September. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the
contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the
United States as we celebrate their heritage and culture. SCCLD has planned a host of
various programs for all ages ranging from family concerts, documentaries, crafts and more.
Welcoming Week is an annual series of events for communities to bring together immigrants,
refugees, and native-born residents in an effort to raise awareness of the benefits of
welcoming everyone. SCCLD will be hosting free and confidential appointments for patrons to
meet with accredited lawyers and professionals to provide guidance around various
immigration issues.
SILICON VALLEY INDICATORS
Presented by the Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies
SKIP TO CONTENT
Snapshot of the Region
Silicon Valley Population Clock
3,106,443
As of Fri Aug 31 2018 11:32:11 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)
Components of Population Change
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One birth every 17 minutes
One death every 35 minutes
Gain one international immigrant every 24 minutes
Lose one domestic migrant every 24 hours
Net gain of one person every 26 minutes (or 56 people per day)
Based on California Department of Finance January 2017 population data for Fremont, Newark, Union City, and Scotts Valley, an d
July 2017 population data for Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Estimated using the most recent growth rates available.
Estimates for births, deaths, and migration are based on July data for San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties only.
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Morgan Hill | Saratoga
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*Oceania includes American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam,
Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, New
Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands,
Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
Note: Area, Population, Jobs, and Average Annual Earnings figures are based on the city -
defined Silicon Valley region; whereas Net Foreign Immigration and Domestic Migration, Adult
Educational Attainment, Age Distribution, Ethnic Composition, and Foreign Born figures are
based on Santa Clara and San Mateo County data only. Percentages may not add up to 100%
due to rounding.
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Morgan Hill | Saratoga
October 2018
Commission Report
Nancy Howe, County Librarian
News Literacy at the Library
With so many news sources currently
available, how can you be sure what you are
reading is credible and accurate? In
celebration of Information Literacy Awareness
Month in October, SCCLD is hosting a talk by
former journalist, professor and media
researcher Dr. John McManus, on October 13
at the Gilroy Library. He will offer his candid
perspective and practical method to
separating real from fake or misleading news.
Dr. McManus is the author of Don’t Be Fooled: A Citizen’s Guide to News and Information in
the Digital Age. McManus’ first book, Market-Driven Journalism: Let the Citizen Beware?, won
the Society of Professional Journalists’ Research Award in 1994. His second book, Detecting
Bull: How to Identify Bias and Junk Journalism in Print, Broadcast and on the Wild Web, won
the same award in 2009 and has been adopted in courses at more than 20 universities.
McManus founded and directed GradeTheNews.org while at Stanford University, a website
that did for news in the San Francisco Bay Area what Consumer Reports does for toaster
ovens — rate the most popular newscasts and newspapers head-to-head. The project ran for
seven years with funding from the Knight, Ford and Gerbode foundations.
Fake News and News Literacy
Special Guest: Dr. John McManus
Date: Saturday, Oct 13 from 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: Gilroy Library
Consumer Health Awareness
In a continued effort to provide consumer health programs to our community, SCCLD is
offering important information sessions around Medicare in October and November and
sessions to help inform the community about diabetes prevention and prediabetes awareness
starting in November.
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Nearly eight million Californians are over the age
of 60, with estimates showing a 40% increase in
this population by 2030. SCCLD is partnering
with Sourcewise, the local Health Insurance
Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)
administrator, to roll out a series of events at our
libraries starting in October. A HICAP Medicare
enrollment specialist will cover the following
topics:
Overview of Medicare
Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): who it is for and what can be done
Moving Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage during the AEP
2019 Medicare Advantage HMO and Medicare Prescription Drug plan offerings
Highlights of other Medicare changes in 2019
These events are intended for both existing Medicare recipients who want to change their
plans and newcomers to the program. Participants will receive one -on-one assistance in
enrolling or changing their plans.
October/November Events: Medicare Q&A with HICAP
Saratoga Library: Wednesday, Oct 17 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Los Altos Library: Monday, Nov 5 from 10:00am – 11:30am
Cupertino Library: Tuesday, Nov 6 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm (with Mandarin translator)
Campbell Library: Wednesday, Nov 7 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Gilroy Library: Thursday, Nov 15 from 1:30pm – 3:30pm (with Spanish translator)
According to a study conducted by the County of
Santa Clara Public Health Department,
approximately half of adults in Santa Clara County
are estimated to have prediabetes, most of them
not aware of their risk. In November, SCCLD will
offer pre-diabetes workshops run by a Registered
Dietitian Nutritionist or Nutrition Expert/Nutrition
Educator (for Gilroy Library classes) for those who
are seeking to prevent and/or manage prediabetes
and Type 2 diabetes.
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November Events: Prediabetes Awareness
Saratoga Library: Friday, Nov 2 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Gilroy Library: Saturday, Nov 3 from 10:00am - 11:30am (English)
Tuesday, Nov 6 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm (Spanish)
Cupertino Library: Monday, Nov 5 from 11:00am - 12:30pm
Campbell Library: Thursday, Nov 8 from 10:00am - 11:30am
Milpitas Library: Thursday, Nov 15 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
California Library Association Conference:
The 2018 California Library Association conference will be held November 9-11 in Santa
Clara. It is a special opportunity to have the conference right in our backyard. For
registration details and more information see https://conference.cla-net.org/2018/
All of our library
commissioners are
invited to a reception on
November 9 from
3:30pm – 5:30pm
to meet with other
library leaders from
Silicon Valley. “We Are
Stronger Together,” is
sponsored by Pacific
Library Partnership,
Silicon Valley Library
System. The guest
speakers are Joe
Simitian, President,
Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors
and Joint Powers
Authority Board member
for SCCLD, and Lisa M.
Gillmor, Mayor, City of
Santa Clara. The event will take place at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Great Ame rica
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Room 2, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Please RSVP by
November 5, 2018, https://tinyurl.com/y8ksmt4s
Following the reception there will also be two events of interest. The Exhibit Hall will open at
6:30 and admission is free. Browsing the exhibit area is an engaging way to learn about
library trends and view the latest products from library vendors. In addition, the California
Public Library Advocates will be holding an awards dinner https://www.cpladvocates.org/
Joint Powers Authority Board Meeting:
The upcoming JPA meeting is scheduled for October 25 and will include the following agenda
items:
Election of 2019 JPA officers
Year-end Service and Financial Reports
Proposal to add staffing and hours
Date: Thursday, Oct 25
Time: 1:30pm
Location: 1370 Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Library Trends:
Information Literacy Awareness Month
In recognition of Information Literacy Awareness Month, we share an opinion piece recently
published in the Washington Post and offer recommended reading of “Palaces for the
People,” by author and sociologist Eric Klinenberg. “Palaces of the People” describes libraries
as “the textbook example of social infrastructure in action.” (Source: Washington Post
September 18, 2018)
Public libraries also embody the essence of democracy—a place where everyone is welcome
and have equal access to resources and services. We are proud to represent SCCLD and
thank you for your continued support to offer a reliable, non-biased source of information and a
community haven where everyone is welcome.
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Want to defend democracy? Start with your public library.
By Katrina vanden Heuvel
Columnist
September 18
Benning Neighborhood Library in
Washington in 2011. (Astrid Riecken/For
The Washington Post)
In “Harry Potter and the Chamber of
Secrets,” the character Ron — channeling his friend Hermione — says to Harry Potter: “When
in doubt, go to the library.” In the United States today, there is plenty to doubt.
Complex arguments are being whittled down to 280 characters. And of course, the president
has made more than 5,000 false or misleading statements in about 600 days. Just last week,
he falsely claimed that 3,000 Puerto Ricans “did not die in the two hurricanes.”
Lies have become too commonplace in the United States, so the American people need a
place where they can go to get the truth. Ron is right. Go to your public library.
Public libraries provide information in an era of misinformation. They offer facts and nuance.
They offer the opportunity for enlightenment. They offer every visitor the resources they need
to find answers. The American Library Association reports that many public libraries are, for
instance, “developing programs to help community members spot ‘fake news’ and evaluate
information online.”
It’s not surprising, then, that in a time such as this, people are turning to their local l ibrary for
information. Pew Research Center recently found that 87 percent of millennials say the library
“helps them find information that is trustworthy and reliable.” Seventy-four percent of baby
boomers say the same.
It’s also not surprising that the Trump administration doesn’t seem to like libraries. Earlier this
year, the administration moved to cut funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
In late August, the Senate, rebuffing the administration, approved a funding increase for the
institute. As Sue Halpern, a scholar in residence at Middlebury College, explained in the
Nation, the institute has been “crucial for sustaining libraries, especially those in struggling
urban neighborhoods and rural areas.”
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In communities across the country, local libraries are struggling to stay open, and funding for
local libraries is on the chopping block. Right now, in Mobile, Ala., a budget proposal is on the
table that could lead to shorter hours or fewer programs within the library system there. If
passed, the impact of such a cut would be significant. Scott Kinney, the dire ctor of the Mobile
Public Library, stated, “We are probably the most widely used city and county resource.”
Where communities have come together to defend this valuable resource, in places such
as Fort Wayne, Ind., and Columbus, Miss., there has been some success. Boulder, Colo., is
currently grappling with proposed budget cuts that would drop the Carnegie Library for Local
History’s hours from 25 to four each week. A coalition of local historians and researchers is
pushing back, with activists peppering the library commission with emails and protesting at one
of their meetings. Now, policymakers and staff in Boulder are working to rearrange the budget
to keep the same library hours. “We heard loud and clear from community that Carnegie was
too important to cut,” Boulder Mayor Suzanne Jones said.
Public libraries are essential for communities. While the powers that be attack the humanities
(and sometimes, it seems, humanity itself), libraries provide research materials and books that
can foster awareness and understanding. They provide the underserved a chance to be
served and a shared space for community members.
Teenagers head to the library after school to study. Seniors visit the library to socialize. And
millions of Americans who may not have a quality Internet connection at home go to the library
to get online. After all, almost every public library in the United States provides access to the
Internet. Some libraries even provide career training and job preparation.
In his new book “Palaces for the People,” recently reviewed by South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete
Buttigieg, sociologist Eric Klinenberg describes libraries as “the textbook example of social
infrastructure in action.” They are also a textbook example of democracy in action: Public
libraries strive to be places where everyone is welcome and offer resources that everyone can
access. They bring people together.
That is true in Joplin, Mo. In 2011, a tornado destroyed up to a quarter of Joplin. The local
library was spared. Still, when the town rebuilt, it decided to build a new library in a section that
was among the worst hit. The new library is about 23,000 square feet larger than the old one
and has indoor and outdoor spaces for the community to gather. It’s a symbol of rebirth for
Joplin. Its slogan? “At the center of it all.”
Public libraries are at the center of our communities and our democracy. At the s ame time,
they are, as Klinenberg wrote in an op-ed for the New York Times, “out of sync with the market
logic that dominates our world.” That’s a good thing. With so much inequality and
balkanization, public libraries are critical within the public sphere and, when fully supported,
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represent the best of government at work. They uphold the virtues of equality and community.
If your library is under threat, it’s worth defending.
View the article online at: https://wapo.st/2xMh3gO
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SARATOGA LIBRARY REPORT
September 2018
Mike Eitner, Community Librarian
WECLOME GO GO BIBLIO!
The Saratoga Library’s Go Go Biblio – a mini
bookmobile – hits the streets of Saratoga and
Monte Sereno this month. Funded by the
Friends of the Saratoga Libraries, the Go Go
Biblio brings the library into the community.
Loaded with roughly 300 items, the Go Go Biblio
houses materials to check out at its community
stops. And for those people without a library
card, staff can sign them up for one too!
While staff are still developing the schedule,
expect to see the Go Go Biblio at large
community events, farmers’ markets, schools,
and on city streets.
The Go Go Biblio is an electric vehicle specially constructed with shelves on both sides for patrons to
browse. The Library District had a staff contest to name the vehicle, and Go Go Biblio was the winner.
STATISTICS July 2017 July 2018 August 2017 August 2018
Total Circulation 100,119 107,528 95,000 101,936
Adult/Teen Circulation 53,534 56,708 50,864 52,462
Children’s Circulation 46,585 50,820 44,136 49,474
Use of E-Book Collection
(OverDrive Vendor) 2,831 3,994 2,545 3,999
Use of Downloadable Audio
Books (OverDrive Vendor) 1,261 1,981 1,292 2,095
Total Number of Programs 32 31 59 64
Programs Total Attendance 1,872 1,541 2,627 2,577
Unique WiFi Users 5,438 4,769 6,025
New Library Cards Issued 266 311 273 250
Gate Count: Library Use 35,114 32,584 37,427 34,779
Outreach Events 2 2 4 2
Outreach Total Attendance 193 179 303 243
Volunteer Hours 1,385 1,286 1,468 1,365
OUTREACH
In August, Saratoga Library staff attended the Summer Movie Night and West Valley College Farmer’s
Market.
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SPOTLIGHT ON OCTOBER PROGRAMS
Children
Can You Ear Me?, Tuesday, October 16, 4:00 p.m.
Inspired by the images from C.S. Lewis’ Narnia books and the Bruce Munro exhibition at Montalvo Arts
Center, join us to craft your very own animal ears! All materials supplied.
Third and Fourth Grade Book Club, Wednesday, October 24, 4:00 p.m.
Participants should finish reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe book (by C.S. Lewis) before
October 24. This is a perfect venue for students to improve their literacy and communication skills.
Trick or Treat Comics, Saturday, October 27, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wear your costumes to the library and trick-or-treat for comics! Join us for a Halloween craft and don’t
forget to pick up your free comics (limit 3 per person while supplies last)!
Halloween Craft, Tuesday, October 30, 4:00 p.m.
Simple and fun Halloween crafts for pre-K and up.
Teen
Teen Coffeehouse, Friday, October 19, 6:30 p.m.
Teens: do you sing, dance, play an instrument or are you creative in another way? Sign up to perform
at Coffeehouse, our open mic night just for teens. Teen performers only, but adoring audiences
welcome. Performers sign up here: http:/ / tinyurl.com/performsa
ACT/SAT Practice Test, Saturday, October 20, 1:00 p.m.
Get experience with either the ACT or the SAT — without the pressure! Space is limited! Sign up at
www.sccl.org after October 1st. Please bring a pencil and calculator. The results seminar is Tuesday,
October 30 at 7p.m.
Adults
Amazon Jungle Treasures, Friday, October 5, 10:30 a.m.
Joan Sparks joined National Geographic photographers in a remote area of the Amazon to photograph
any wildlife that crossed her path.
The Big Picture of Photography, Saturday, October 6, 3:00 p.m.
Learn the "how" behind the "wow" of photography. Professional Bob Ray share his thought process
behind the images from his Asian odyssey. He will also discuss tips for making the most of iPhone
photos.
The Chinese Exclusion Act, Sunday, October 7, 1:00 p.m.
Watch the documentary The Chinese Exclusion Act and participate in a discussion with Professor Bill
Ong Hing and Sarita Kohli.
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Medicare: Getting Started and Changes for 2019, Wednesday, October 17, 10:30 a.m.
Learn how to enroll in Medicare and about upcoming changes to the program. Health Insurance
Counseling & Advocacy Program counselors will answer questions and help participants enroll.
The Secrets of Improvising Our Lives: Thinking on Your Feet, Monday, October 22, 6:00 p.m.
Join Patricia Ryan Madson, Stanford University Emerita and author of Improv Wisdom: Don’t Prepare,
Just Show Up for two hours of fun, games, and conversation. Most of life is improvised and learning
how to deal with the unexpected can help you develop a flexible mind, capacity to try new things, and
the ability to roll with the punches. Improv is not about comedy, it’s an easy system with rules and
guidelines that encourage us to be positive, helpful, playful, resourceful, and brave! In this workshop
you will develop trust in your own ability to step up to a challenge. No experience necessary. If the idea
of improvising scares you, congratulations, you are normal.
For additional details about events, click on “Events” at www.sccl.org.
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Juggler Jeremy Shafer
Coventry and Kaluza
Thank you Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for generously funding library programs and events!
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SARATOGA LIBRARY REPORT
October 2018
Mike Eitner, Community Librarian
CROCHET CORAL REEF
In October, the Saratoga Library begins a year-long partnership
with West Valley College to assist in the creation of a crochet
coral reef. Conceived by the Institute for Figuring, the crochet
coral reef seeks to engage the public about the precarious
nature of coral reefs around the world by putting communities
at the core of the project.
The Saratoga Library and West Valley College will provide
monthly sessions for the community to gather and contribute
to the project. The kick-off is Tuesday, October 16 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Community Room. Supplies will be provided, but patrons may bring yarn to donate. Instructors
will be present to teach those who are new to crochet. All ages are welcome!
The remaining two-hour sessions will also start at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening. The dates are
November 13, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16,
August 17, and September 17.
West Valley College will display the finished project on campus in Fall 2019.
STATISTICS August 2017 August 2018 September 2017 September 2018
Total Circulation 95,000 101,936 91,426 96,796
Adult/Teen Circulation 50,864 52,462 47,482 49,568
Children’s Circulation 44,136 49,474 43,944 47,713
Use of E-Book Collection
(OverDrive Vendor) 2,545 3,999 2,255 3,919
Use of Downloadable Audio
Books (OverDrive Vendor) 1,292 2,095 1,273 2,226
Total Number of Programs 59 64 78 80
Programs Total Attendance 2,627 2,577 2,608 2,862
Unique WiFi Users 4,769 6,025 4,997 5,699
New Library Cards Issued 273 250 529 1,063
Gate Count: Library Use 37,427 34,779 37,286 34,844
Outreach Events 4 2 1 2
Outreach Total Attendance 303 243 90 97
Volunteer Hours 1,468 1,365 1,434 1,280
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OUTREACH
In September, Saratoga Library staff attended the Monte Sereno Picnic and West Valley College
Farmer’s Market.
SPOTLIGHT ON NOVEMBER PROGRAMS
Children
Diwali Tales, Thursday, November 1, 4:00 p.m.
Fun Diwali tales for the whole family!
STEM: Sline, Wednesday, November 14, 4:00 p.m.
Third to sixth graders will learn about the chemistry and physics of slime.
Dot & Dash, Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m.
Spark creativity and be inspired to have fun with our Dot & Dash robotics! With Dot & Dash, learn to
code at any skill level! Because we have limited space, online registration required. This program is for
children in Grades 3-6.
Teen
Teen Crafternoon, Friday, November 2, 3:30 p.m.
Hey Teens! Join us for a fun afternoon creating seasonal crafts.
CoderDojo Coding Club, Sunday, November 18, 1:30 p.m.
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. No
walk-ins.
Adults
Healthy Eating, Friday, November 2, 10:30 a.m.
Did you know that about 50% of adults in Santa Clara County are estimated to have prediabetes? Most
people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. The good news is that there are steps you can take to
improve your health and reduce your risk of developing diabetes. Come to this fun, interactive
program with a Public Health Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) to learn how to stay at a healthy
weight, develop healthy eating habits, and be more active.
Italy’s Lakes and Mountains, Friday, November 9, 10:30 a.m.
John Trudeau presents photos and travel stories from Northeast Italy. See Lakes Como, Garda, Iseo and
Ledro from scenic lakeside trails or boat. Travel the Great Dolomite Highway to view spectacular rock
formations and unusual flowers.
For additional details about events, click on “Events” at www.sccl.org.
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Pirate Day!
Ceramics
Thank you Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for generously funding library programs and events!
FSL President's Report for Library Commission October 2018
For the month of September, we displayed the Saratoga Authors Hall of Fame,
showing books written by Saratoga residents, past and present.
We are preparing for the National Friends of Libraries Week October 21-27.
We are featuring some of our most dedicated volunteers in the monthly Frien ds
newsletter.
CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Library Commission
From: Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
Date: October 23, 2018
Subject: Commission Report
Commission Recognition Dinner
Don’t forget! The Commission Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Saratoga Foothill Club.
2020 by 2020 Tree Planting Challenge
Want to help the City of Saratoga reach its goal of planting 2,020 trees b y the year 2020?
Through the City’s partnership with Our City Forest, residents can have up to 2 trees planted in
their front yard by community volunteers. The cost of the trees is shared between the City and
the resident. You can also volunteer to help plant trees at the next community tree planting
event! Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/2020by2020 to learn more about the 2020 by 2020 Challenge,
apply to receive a discounted tree, sign up to volunteer, or report trees that you have planted
on your own.
Saratogan Now Available!
The City of Saratoga’s annual newsletter, The Saratogan, is available now! This publication
provides information about the Fiscal Year 2018/19 budget, property tax distribution, major
capital improvements, City initiatives, and the work of your local government. You can read the
2018/19 Saratogan at www.saratoga.ca.us/saratogan The City also distributes a monthly
newsletter and quarterly Neighborhood Watch newsletter. You can sign up to receive the
newsletters and other notifications you’re interested in at www.saratoga.ca.us/subscribe