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General Recommendations
Hispanic Heritage (Grades 2 and 3)
Created on:
Aug 21, 2023
20 items
Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 through October 15. Celebrate Hispanic culture by reading one (or more!) of these ...
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Summertime Mysteries for Adults
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Jul 11, 2023
16 items
Embrace the new season with one of these summer-themed mysteries. The thrillers and whodunits on this list all take place aroun...
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LGBTQ Fantasy for Adults
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Jun 21, 2023
17 items
Celebrate Pride Month with these fantasy titles featuring LGBTQ characters! Descriptions from the catalog. Selected by Sunnyval...
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Celebrate Black Voices 2023: Movies, TV and Documentaries
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Feb 02, 2023
20 items
February is Black History Month. Celebrate the contributions of Black filmmakers, creators and stars to to American film. Be su...
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Black History Month 2023
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Jan 25, 2023
25 items
February is Black History Month. Sunnyvale Public Library staff have put together a list of recommended titles by Black authors...
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The Art of the Heart: Cultivating Inner Peace in Turbulent Times
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Aug 06, 2021
12 items
Join us Monday, August 9, for a talk from Dr. Julia Lee, a practicing physician of Eastern medicine, as she offers an approach ...
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My Test, My Way: National HIV Testing Day June 27, 2021
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Jun 24, 2021
19 items
Books & movies, documentary & drama from Sunnyvale Public Library. AACI-HIV Outreach, Prevention & Education (HOPE)...
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Combating the Climate Crisis
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Apr 10, 2021
16 items
Climate change is happening, but what can we do about it? These books offer suggestions, and hope, for a changing world. Select...
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Women Who Changed the World
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Mar 06, 2021
46 items
March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate women worldwide who influence change for the betterment of all and send messages of h...
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Watch This: Black History in Documentaries
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Feb 09, 2021
20 items
Learn about major events and figures in Black history through these nonfiction films. Some films can be streamed to your device...
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Topic Guide
Black History Month for Adults: Nonfiction
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Jan 29, 2021
30 items
Honor Black History Month with these reads covering the history and culture of Black Americans, as well as titles delving into ...
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New Year, Same You...but Better!
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Jan 04, 2021
29 items
Phew, 2020 is finally over. It’s ok if you didn’t accomplish what you set out to do. 2020 was the year we never could have pred...
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Obsessed with Chess?
Created on:
Dec 14, 2020
27 items
Did you watch The Queen's Gambit on Netflix and now can't stop thinking about it? It's ok if you don't know a pawn from a rook...
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More than Aware: Personal Stories and Historical Perspectives on Cancer
Created on:
Dec 10, 2020
12 items
Memoirs and histories of cancer from Sunnyvale Public Library.
Genre Guide
Beyond The Walking Dead: Horror Comics for Every Mood
Created on:
Oct 22, 2020
16 items
A historical thriller starring bloodthirsty creatures. A gothic approach to postpartum depression. A body horror nightmare in t...
3 likes
Genre Guide
Cozy Mysteries for a Spooky Season
Created on:
Oct 05, 2020
28 items
Snuggle under the covers with a hauntingly good book. Selected by Sunnyvale Public Library staff.
2 likes
Genre Guide
LGBTQ Science Fiction for Adults
Created on:
Aug 12, 2020
19 items
Science fiction novels about LGBTQ characters. Some titles may be available only in certain formats. Some descriptions from the...
2 likes
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"I break chains": Beyoncé's Lemonade
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Jun 15, 2021
16 items
During this week's Record Club (Thursday, June 17), we will be discussing the album Lemonade, by Beyoncé. When the album was re...
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Cozy Up with a Mystery
Created on:
Dec 15, 2024
22 items
Cozy mystery fan? Here are some new and recommended titles from 2024.
Selected by Sunnyvale Public Library staff. Synopses fro...
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Picture Book Biographies
Created on:
Oct 02, 2023
25 items
Some of the best stories are about real people! Check out these books about people who did extraordinary things.
Created by th...
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Top for Tots: 2's and 3's
Created on:
Aug 19, 2023
30 items
Great read-aloud picture books for toddlers.
If you like these titles, be sure to check for other books by these authors!
Cr...
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Beach Reads
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Jul 14, 2021
30 items
Need a book you can't put down this summer? Try some of these titles. There's a little something for everyone: fiction, romance...
2 likes
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Jewish American Heritage Month
Created on:
May 01, 2025
25 items
Enjoy these books for children that celebrate Jewish American history and culture!
Created by Sunnyvale Public Library
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Survival Fiction for Middle Grades
Created on:
Mar 21, 2025
17 items
Exciting adventure books where kids must survive in nature. By Sunnyvale Public Library staff.
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Early Readers Can Read Comics Too!
Created on:
Mar 21, 2025
22 items
Graphic novels aren't just for big kids, beginning readers can read them too. These easy reader books will entertain as well a...
