Posted on Friday, May 17, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
Bestsellers Are Not Just For Books Check the DVD Bestseller Collection for copies of the newest, high demand videos. Available in DVD and BLU-RAY formats, items in this browsing collection circulate for one week and do not renew. Look for this collection in the Adult New Book/Media Room next to the Feature DVDs, on the first floor near the front entrance. . . . more »
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
The Cupertino Library and the Monta Vista High School Tech Club are presenting the 2nd Teen Technology Symposium this Friday from 5 - 9pm in Cupertino's Community Hall. Speakers include: 1. Sepideh Nasiri - Vice President of Women 2.0 Ms. Nasiri will speak about 'Women and Technology - Challanges and Opportunities' 2. Zack Hoeken Smith - Technical Director at HAXLR8R and is co-founder of . . . more »
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
Perform a death-defying act on Sunday, May 19 at the Cupertino Community Hall. Cupertino Library and the Asian American Donor Program (AADP) will be holding a bone marrow and stem-cell registration drive from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Every new donor registered gives another patient hope for a compatible match at an earlier stage in their treatment. Financial donations are also welcome at the drive. Be . . . more »
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
Entrepreneurial Nation Author event with Ro Khanna Saturday, May 18th, 1 p.m. Cupertino Community Hall If you believe the conventional wisdom, American industry and the jobs it creates are or will soon becoming a thing of the past. Ro Khanna, author of Entrepreneurial Nation, disagrees with this pessimistic viewpoint. Instead, he believes that building up our industrial base is a key factor in America’s future . . . more »
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
Plainsong Cupertino Library Adult Book Discussion Group Thursday, May 16th, 7 p.m. Cupertino Library Story Room This month's featured title: Plainsong, by Kent Haruf In Holt Colorado, where the story takes place, all the main characters are dealing with the desertion or loss of someone they trusted. Tom Guthrie, the overwhelmed and suddenly single father of young twin sons, Ike and Bobby, is often . . . more »
Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
Zen meditation instructor Zhenyao Mo was authorized to teach Zen Meditation in the United States by the 85th Zen Patriarch, Wu Jue Miao Tian. He presently teaches at the American Zen Institution. Zhenyao Mo will visit Cupertino Community Hall for an introductory session on Zen Meditation on Wednesday, May 15th at 7:00 pm. Zhenyao Mo will teach participants the basics of seated meditation with . . . more »
Posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
Get ready to enjoy Baz Luhrmann's cinematic spin the Great Gatsby on the big screen this weekend. If you're in the mood to revisit the earlier versions of the classic, check these titles out from your local library. The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby . . . more »
Posted on Sunday, May 5, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
Looking for imaginative ideas to makeover your outdoor spaces? Come visit the May display on the 2nd floor of the Cupertino Library for books with exciting ideas for landscaping and garden retreats. A Garden Makes A House A Home Tomorrow's Garden Container Gardening . . . more »
Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
The Infects By Sean Beaudoin Grades: 10+ 346 pages Seventeen-year-old, slacker Nick “Nero” Sole leads a pretty lame life. He is a less than average student; his only home life consists of a mute sister and a paranoid, hippie father (AKA “The Dude”); and, even worse yet, he constantly smells like raw chicken from his part-time butchering job at the Rebozzo Processing Plant. But Nick’s . . . more »
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
Did you know that SCCL offers over 100 eMagazines through Zinio? Use your library card to get started, subscribe to the magazines that are of interest to you, and access them for free. You can either read the eMagazines on your computer or download them directly to your mobile device. Some popular magazine titles that are available through Zinio include Apple, Science, the Economist, and . . . more »
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
Crocodile or Alligator? Alligator or Crocodile? Read all about them! Here are some picture books and a couple of nonfiction books that will teach you the difference between these two reptiles. A Girl and Her Gator Crocodile Beat Cornelius (a crocodile story) Alligator Boy The Fantastic Mr. Wani (a crocodile story) Clarabella's Teeth (a crocodile story) For Pete's Sake (an alligator story) Suddenly, Alligator! Crocodiles . . . more »
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 by Cupertino_Library
The Infects By Sean Beaudoin Grades: 10+ 346 pages Seventeen-year-old, slacker Nick “Nero” Sole leads a pretty lame life. He is a less than average student; his only home life consists of a mute sister and a paranoid, hippie father (AKA “The Dude”); and, even worse yet, he constantly smells like raw chicken from his part-time butchering job at the Rebozzo Processing Plant. But Nick’s . . . more »
