Walk among evergreens
The Sunnyvale Urban Forest Advocates will lead a tree walk around the Sunnyvale Public Library on Jan. 17, noon-1:30 p.m.
Participants will learn the differences between deciduous and evergreen trees and about evergreens’ resilience and their role in the ecosystem.
The program will meet on the Library Plaza, 665 W. Olive Ave. Registration is required to https://bit.ly/4qEQTVd.
Friends book sale
The Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library are hosting a book sale Jan. 17-18 in the library’s program room. Sale items include books for children and adults, movies on DVD and Blu-Ray, and music CDs. There will be items in English and other languages.
Saturday sale hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friends members can start shopping at 9 a.m. On Sunday a $5-per-bag sale runs from noon to 3 p.m.
Sale proceeds support library programs. Friends memberships will be available at $10 per year; life memberships are $200. Visit the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library at https://fotsvl.org for more information.
Virtual author talk
Silicon Valley Reads is hosting two virtual author talks on Jan. 22 with Kelly Yang, who wrote “Front Desk,” this year’s selection for middle grade readers.
Based on the author’s real-life experience, Yang’s award-winning novel illustrates this year’s Silicon Valley Reads theme “Bridges to Belonging.” “Front Desk” follows 10-year-old Mia Tang, a recent Chinese immigrant whose family manages a rundown motel in California. While facing poverty, racism and the unfairness of the American Dream, Mia takes on the role of front desk manager, but her real job is building a community.
To register for Yang’s 9 a.m. virtual talk, visit https://bit.ly/4qGy2sS. Registration for the 4 p.m. event is to https://bit.ly/44ZpwwR.
For a complete schedule of Silicon Valley Reads events, visit siliconvalleyreads.org.
The Mercury News
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