Cupertino Library News

Seabiscuit This month, the Cupertino Library Adult Book discussion will discuss the January selection, Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand. Seabiscuit was never much to look at as Thoroughbreds go, but he had three men who believed in him. And he had the most important thing for a race horse--speed. During his racing career in the late 1930’s, he became one of the most . . . more »

Looking for something to do on Monday, January 21? How about hopping on the "Freedom Train" chartered by The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley? The chartered Caltrain will leave the San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station at 9:30 a.m. and arrive in San Francisco at approximately 10:55 a.m. For more information or to purchase the tickets, please visit www.scvmlk.org. Click . . . more »

PlaneTree Health Information Center @ the Cupertino Library Each time we create a new issue of the PlaneTree Health Information Center newsletter, we're always curious to discover which topics will interest readers most. The most popular links are often ones in "News You Can Use," a recurring column highlighting news articles of practical value. The 2 run-away favorites in our January 2013 PlaneTalk link . . . more »

Don't miss out; Saturday, January 19th is National Popcorn Day. All teens are invited to join us as we celebrate and enjoy America's most popular, healthy snack....POPCORN!!!! We will have a variety of different flavored popcorn for all teens to sample. Also, we will be having a special afternoon showing of the newest installment of a mega-hit superhero movie. Please call the Adult/Teen Reference Desk . . . more »

PlaneTree Health Information Center @ the Cupertino Library After spending time with the junior members of my family, three new books in our collection caught my eye. Dad to Dad: Parenting like a Pro -- expert advice, guidance, and insight from a pediatrician-dad was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and written by David L. Hill, M.D., a pediatrician and father. Though written . . . more »

Everyone can have dirt, but not everyone is lucky enough to have great soil, which is what every healthy garden needs from the start. If you’ve tried gardening before, but were disappointed by the results, it might be that the soil in your garden couldn’t properly nourish the flowers and vegetables you wanted to grow. The good news is that garden soil can be improved. . . . more »

Get ready for the SATs by practicing with a free, mock SAT with KAPLAN. Take the full length practice test, then join us for a review session to receive your mock test results and learn how to raise your score. Students will receive a comprehensive analysis of their performance on the test, detailing individual strengths and weaknesses. Space is limited. Registration is required. Who: 8th . . . more »

During this wondrous season the library can help you celebrate. We have a variety of materials to choose from. To enjoy the sounds of the season try “ Holly & Ivy : Holiday Music for Relaxation”, or “Last Month of the Year: A Celebration of the Solstice”. If videos are your thing, than we have “A Christmas Carol”, or “New Year’s in Vienna” to help . . . more »

More fruit and vegetable picture books to whet your appetite! Eating the Alphabet Find all the fruits and vegetables from A to Z by notable author and illustrator Lois Ehlert. This alphabet picture book can be found in the Concept collection. Growing Colors See if you can guess what fruit or vegetable is shown close up on each page! This colorful picture book can be . . . more »

Cupertino Cinema Club will be on Friday, December 28 starting at 1 p.m. in the Story Room for a movie marathon. School-aged children are invited. Patrons may call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie titles. . . . more »