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Special Program: One Book, One Coast
Libraries across the West Coast will join together in a unique book club called One Book, One Coast from April 1 through June 6. One Book, One Coast is a shared celebration of literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse. Participants will read George Takei's They Called Us Enemy, which tells the story of his being sent as a child to an internment camp for Japanese Americans during WWII. Then, on May 31, all participating libraries (including every SCCLD Community Library) will live stream a special event in which Takei will be interviewed about his book and life.
 
Our libraries are holding events in April highlighting different aspects of Japanese culture. All of our libraries will hold Japanese Paper Arts workshops (please register in advance). Saratoga Library will hold a San Jose Japantown: From Bachelor Society to Family multimedia historical talk on Sunday, April 26. 

KIDS AND FAMILIES

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New Hoopla BingePass
Just for Kids
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Check out Hoopla to stream episodes from the final decade of the iconic series and enjoy timeless lessons on curiosity, kindness, and emotional growth with the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood BingePass on Hoopla. 
El día de los niños
The Gilroy Library is co-hosting a special event around Día, also known as Children’s Book Day, on Friday, April 24 at Casa de Cultura y Arte.
 
Noche de cuentos, or Story Night, will feature a bilingual storytime by Gilroy children’s librarians, a puppet show, cultural art activities and an outdoor movie screening. Coffee and treats will be provided, along with free children’s books (while supplies last).

TEENS AND ADULTS

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April is National Poetry Month
This is the 30th anniversary of National Poetry Month, a time when we celebrate all forms of the art form, from limericks to sonnets, haikus to free verse. Our libraries will be holding several poetry themed events this month, including open mics. You might also enjoy the Poetry Center of San José’s Poetry Invitational at the Triton Museum in Santa Clara on Friday, April 10.
 
Visit our website to find our Granger’s World of Poetry resource, along with our eBooks and digital Audiobooks on Libby, Hoopla and The Palace Project. For those who prefer the tactile method of enjoying a good verse, we have our physical collection. 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS
 
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Financial Programs for Teens
April is Financial Literacy Month. This is a great time to talk to teens about money management. We have several online programs designed for teens or adults interested in learning the basics about managing your money:
 
Money Basics: April 22 at 6 p.m.
We will discuss what financial institutions are, the different types, and what products, services, and tools they provide to help you manage your money.
 
Understanding Credit & Making Good Money Decisions: April 29 at 6 p.m.
We will discuss what a credit score is, why credit matters, how to build good credit, and what to look for to protect your credit. We will also discuss how to manage your money, set goals, and make good decisions to build a strong foundation for your future financial health.
 
In addition, for teens heading to college, we invite you to Paying for College with Scholarships on April 28 at 5 p.m. Our presenter will demystify the complex networks and application processes related to scholarships and introduce an approach towards navigating merit and community-based scholarships.
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Upcoming Gardening Programs
Get help with gardening during some of our upcoming programs happening in April.
 
Growing Culinary Herbs: Morgan Hill Library, April 8 at 7 p.m.
Basic requirements of popular annual and perennial herbs will be covered including herb varieties, planting, care, and pests. 
 
Healthy Soil: Saratoga Library, April 14 at 7 p.m.
Learn about digging techniques, determining which amendments and fertilizers are needed, lab soil tests, and using cover crops and mulches. Common soil-dwelling pests and diseases will also be discussed.
 
Worm Composting Workshop: Milpitas Library, April 25 at 2 p.m.
Learn how to create your own natural fertilizer from kitchen scraps. Take home your very own worm bin (while supplies last). Registration encouraged to gauge interest and walk-ins welcome.
 
Our librarians have created this booklist that complement our upcoming programs. 

April Brings New Virtual Author Events to Explore
 
Apr. 14 novelist Brad Taylor shares his latest Pike Logan featured thriller, Shadow Strike Please register. 
 
Apr. 16 Alex Hutchinson looks at how exploration has shaped our species with The Explorer’s Gene. Please register.
 
Apr. 22 Cape Cod is the setting of Miranda Cowley Heller’s What the Deep Water Knows. Please register.
 
Apr. 30 Jason Reynolds shares about his final installment in the Track series, which delves into the past of character Coach. Please register.
 
 
MORE FROM THE LIBRARY 
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Important Announcement: Several Databases Leaving the Library
The library is doing some spring cleaning, and this means saying goodbye to a few online resources. Bay Area Consumer’s Checkbook and Magzter World Languages will be leaving the library website on Friday, April 24 as they do not meet the Federal standards for web content accessibility.
 
Looking for an alternative to Consumer Checkbook?
Consumer Magazines is a good resource for product reviews, as well as the New York Times Wirecutter, which is now included in the library's New York Times access. 
 
For international magazines and newspapers, try PressReader, which provides magazines and newspapers from countries around the world, including publications in over 60 languages. Flipster is a good resource for popular magazines in English.
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