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Sunnyvale trustees hear Silicon Valley Reads 2025 plans focused on AI and intergenerational programming

2216324 · January 30, 2025
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Library staff told the Board of Library Trustees on Feb. 3 that Silicon Valley Reads 2025 will use the theme “Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World,” with author events, teen and children’s workshops, 13 local programs in Sunnyvale and countywide coordination by the Santa Clara County Department of Education.

At its Feb. 3 meeting, the Board of Library Trustees heard a presentation from Sunnyvale library staff about Silicon Valley Reads 2025, a countywide community-reading program whose theme this year is “Empowering Humanity, technology for a better world.” Julie Moore, an adult services librarian, said the library is planning 13 local programs and will participate in countywide events tied to eight selected books.

The countywide initiative, organized by the Santa Clara County Department of Education, runs in February and March and includes author talks, book groups, art and music events and programs for all ages. "This year, our theme is empowering humanity, technology for a…

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