Friends of the Sunnyvale Library

Friends of the Sunnyvale Library FOTSVL is a nonprofit org whose main purpose is to support the Sunnyvale Public Library in California

Summer Reading Kick Off EventFor all agesSunday, June 14, 1 to 3:30 p.m.Library Program Room, Children's Room and Teen A...
06/10/2026

Summer Reading Kick Off Event

For all ages
Sunday, June 14, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Library Program Room, Children's Room and Teen Area
No registration


Unearth a story with our summer reading kick off event. We'll have crafts, games, and activities, a scavenger hunt, and a special performer!


Puppet Art Theater Co presents Tommy's Pirate Adventure at 3 p.m.

Tommy’s back and he and his dog Fifi are enjoying living on Alligator Island, at least until the pirates show up. Pirate’s X’s and mixed-up treasure land Tommy and his dog in big trouble with Barnacle Billy and the evil Captain Rigatoni. Confusion and mayhem lead to school assembly fun as Tommy ends up playing pirates for real in “Tommy’s Pirate Adventure.”

This is our biggest sponsorship of the year!Sign up now for Summer ReadingGrab a book. Read for fun. Challenge yourself....
06/10/2026

This is our biggest sponsorship of the year!

Sign up now for Summer Reading

Grab a book. Read for fun. Challenge yourself. Our annual Summer Reading program is underway! Our theme this year is "Unearth a Story," so visit the Library all summer long for programs related to dinosaurs, history and unearthing your own story. Log books you finish between now and August 31 to win prizes for children, teens and adults.
Children and teens receive a free paperback book after signing up. To enter the grand prize drawings, children must read and log at least 5 books or 300 minutes, and teens must read 3 books or 180 minutes. Keep reading for more entries. Prize drawing tickets may be claimed throughout the summer at the Children's Information Desk.
Adults set their own goals this year! Read and log at least 1 book to receive a prize drawing ticket and $5 gift certificate for the Friends of the Library bookstore or book sales. Then keep reading to reach your own personal goal. Prize drawing tickets and gift certificates available in August at the Information Desk.
How to participate: Use the button below to sign in to your Beanstack account if you have one, or register if you don't. Join the reading challenge for your age group. Throughout the summer, use the "Log Reading" button at the top of the screen to log the number of books you have read.

Always proud to sponsorBike Safety Information and Repair Workshop at Washington Park Date: 06/13/2026 10:30 AM - 12:...
06/10/2026

Always proud to sponsor
Bike Safety Information and Repair Workshop at Washington Park

Date: 06/13/2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Washington Park
840 W. Washington Ave.
Sunnyvale, California 94086

Is your bike in need of a repair or tune-up? Not sure how to tell if your bike is safe to ride? Need to patch your bike's inner tube? Bring your bike to Washington Park!

Volunteers from Bike Sunnyvale (the local chapter of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition) will be onsite to teach the ABC Quick Check, share safety tips, give out bicycle goodies and answer other bike-related questions.

Professional bike mechanic Ryan Murphy will be available for advice and help with issues like changing a tire or adjusting gears or brakes. Assistance from Ryan will be first come, first served.

Note: Sunnyvale Public Library and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition do not have spare bicycle parts for replacements.

We are always proud to be able to sponsor The Summer Reading Program.One of our biggest sponsored programs of the year.2...
05/28/2026

We are always proud to be able to sponsor The Summer Reading Program.

One of our biggest sponsored programs of the year.
2026 Children's Summer Reading Program
Jun 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026

Children (ages 0-grade 5) will receive a brand-new, free paperback book when they sign up for the Summer Reading Program from June 1 to August 31. Once signed up, go to the Children’s Information Desk for your free book and add your name to our Reader Wall! Readers who finish the challenge by reading five books or 300 minutes (1 hour counts as 1 book) are entered into a drawing for a grand prize! The more books or minutes you read, the more chances to win!

Additionally, complete activity badges to earn extra chances to win a grand prize! Optional print reading logs are available at the Children's Information Desk.

Visit the Children's Information Desk, call the Library at 408-730-7292 or chat with a librarian for assistance.

05/21/2026

Do you have enough books for the 3 day weekend?
Stop by our Lobby Book Sale and make sure.

From the new head of Lakewood Library Jess Koshi-Lum and our fearless photographer Pat.Hi all, We are so pleased to anno...
05/20/2026

From the new head of Lakewood Library Jess Koshi-Lum and our fearless photographer Pat.

Hi all,

We are so pleased to announce our plans to open the Lakewood Branch Library to the public on Saturday, August 29. The initial hours of operation for Lakewood will be the following:
Monday-Wednesday: 10-7
Thursday-Saturday: 10-5
Sunday: Closed

To commemorate this occasion, we are planning a series of celebrations from Thursday, August 27, through Saturday, August 29:
Thursday, August 27: Community Partners Celebration: We will invite our community partners and local leaders to an evening of celebration before the public opening.
Friday, August 28: Students' Day: We will invite our neighboring kids from Lakewood and Fairwood Schools to be among the first to explore the new spaces and participate in fun activities!
Saturday, August 29: Grand Opening for the public! A day full of welcoming activities, tours, entertainment, and access to our great new collections and resources.

Thank you to everyone for supporting our new library! More information to come as Grand Opening plans and details continue to be finalized. Please let Garrett or me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Jess Koshi-Lum, Ed.D. (she/hers)
Library Services Manager, Lakewood Library and Learning Center
Library & Recreation Services Department
Phone: 408-730-7866

Tomorrow Sunday May 17th is the $5 Bag Sale. Buy a bag for $5 and fill it with what fits. While the Library opens at 1 p...
05/17/2026

Tomorrow Sunday May 17th is the $5 Bag Sale. Buy a bag for $5 and fill it with what fits. While the Library opens at 1 p.m., the Bag Sale begins at noon. You will be able to access only the Book Sale from noon until 1 p.m. when the Library opens.

Bring some friends and get some real bargains.

This week's FOTSVL sponsored events.Thursday:Classic Film Club: Paris Blues (1961)* Date: 02/12/2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ...
02/09/2026

This week's FOTSVL sponsored events.
Thursday:
Classic Film Club: Paris Blues (1961)
* Date: 02/12/2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
* Location: Sunnyvale Public Library�665 W. Olive Ave�Sunnyvale, California 94086

Rediscover time-honored treasures and under appreciated productions from across cinematic history as part of our Classic Film Club! Make sure to arrive on-time for an introduction to the selected film and get to know your neighbors with a post-screening discussion.
This month's screening is Martin Ritt's Jazz-ridden star vehicle, Paris Blues (1961). Ram Bowen (Paul Newman) and Eddie Cook (Sidney Poitier) are two expatriate Jazz musicians living in Paris where such artists are celebrated — and racism is a non-issue. When they meet and fall in love with two young American girls (Joanne Woodward, Diahann Carroll) vacationing in France, Ram and Eddie must decide whether they should move back to America with them or stay in Paris for the freedom it allows them. With an Oscar-nominated score from the legendary Duke Ellington, and an onscreen performance from none other than Louis Armstrong, Paris Blues is a feast for both the eyes and ears.
Classic Film Club will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month. All screenings take place in the Library Program Room.
Can't make it to the program? Watch the film on Kanopy with your library card!

Friday:

Club de lectura en español / Spanish Book Club
* Date: 02/13/2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
* Location: Sunnyvale Public Library�665 W. Olive Ave�Sunnyvale, California 94086

¡Únete a nuestro Club de lectura en español! Nos reuniremos una vez al mes y tendremos copias del libro para el siguiente mes. En nuestra noveno sesión, nos pondremos de acuerdo sobre como será el Club de lectura y también discutiremos temas y autores para futuras sesiones.
Nuestro libro este mes es El color de las cosas invisibles de Andrea Longarela. Tenemos copias disponibles y podemos ayudarte a pedir una copia de la biblioteca, si es necesario.
En la sala de la programas de la biblioteca.
This program is in Spanish will take place in the Program Room.

Saturday:
Lunar New Year Concert with Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra
* Date: 02/14/2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
* Location: Sunnyvale Public Library�665 W. Olive Ave�Sunnyvale, California 94086

Join us and the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra in celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Lunar New Year is celebrated across many Asian cultures. It marks the start of a new calendar year based on moon cycles. This year, the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra will be doing a special live performance. These young musicians will be using both classical instruments and traditional Chinese instruments.
This performance will take place in the Program Room. Registration is not required. Arrive early as seats will be limited.

From our Friends at the Sunnyvale Public Library.Come to the Sunnyvale Library this Saturday for a teen clothing swap. T...
01/21/2026

From our Friends at the Sunnyvale Public Library.
Come to the Sunnyvale Library this Saturday for a teen clothing swap. This swap is for grades 6-12. All teens are welcome, no donations are needed to participate! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated 🙂

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