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Book Discussion

  • Book Discussion: The Infinity Particle
    Book Discussion: The Infinity Particle
    Sat, Jan 25
    Virtual Event
    Jan 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Jan 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join us for an engaging literary discussion of "The Infinity Particle" by Wendy Xu. Virtual event for teens.
  • Science Fiction Book Club - The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler: Online & In-person
    Science Fiction Book Club - The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler: Online & In-person
    Mon, Jan 27
    Pearl Avenue Branch Library & Online
    Jan 27, 2025, 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM
    Pearl Avenue Branch Library & Online, 4270 Pearl Ave, San Jose, CA 95136, USA
    Jan 27, 2025, 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM
    Pearl Avenue Branch Library & Online, 4270 Pearl Ave, San Jose, CA 95136, USA
    Off the coast of a remote island, a groundbreaking discovery is about to change everything: an intelligent species, hidden beneath the waves. As scientists, corporations, and governments race to uncover its secrets, one question looms...
  • Book Discussion: Loneliness & Company by Charlee Dyroff
    Book Discussion: Loneliness & Company by Charlee Dyroff
    Mon, Jan 27
    Central Park Library Santa Clara
    Jan 27, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Central Park Library Santa Clara, 2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
    Jan 27, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Central Park Library Santa Clara, 2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
    This month, Central Park Library will be discussing Loneliness & Company by Charlee Dyroff: "A novel set in near future New York about a young woman who finds herself tangled in a secret government project combating loneliness."
  • Book Discussion: Loneliness & Company
    Book Discussion: Loneliness & Company
    Tue, Jan 28
    Gilroy Library
    Jan 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Gilroy Library, 350 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA
    Jan 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Gilroy Library, 350 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA
    Hosted by the Gilroy Library. Engage in stimulating conversation and exchange perspectives while getting to know others in the community. We will be engaging in a discussion of "Loneliness & Company"  by Charlee Dyroff. 
  • Book Discussion: The Worlds I See by Dr. Fei-Fei Li
    Book Discussion: The Worlds I See by Dr. Fei-Fei Li
    Sat, Feb 01
    Berryessa Branch Library
    Feb 01, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Berryessa Branch Library, 3355 Noble Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, USA
    Feb 01, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Berryessa Branch Library, 3355 Noble Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, USA
    Join Berryessa Branch Library for a virtual book club discussion of The World I See by Dr. Fei-Fei Li, a featured title in this year’s Silicon Valley Reads program.
  • Chatting about Chatbots & Books! Silicon Valley Reads Overview!
    Chatting about Chatbots & Books! Silicon Valley Reads Overview!
    Tue, Feb 04
    Virtual Event
    Feb 04, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Feb 04, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join this special edition stream hosted in ReBoot Room, featuring a book discussion about this year's Silicon Valley Reads selections! Hosted by the Palo Alto Library
  • Book Discussion: The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler
    Book Discussion: The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler
    Tue, Feb 04
    Village Square Branch Library
    Feb 04, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Village Square Branch Library, 4001 Evergreen Village Square, San Jose, CA 95135, USA
    Feb 04, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Village Square Branch Library, 4001 Evergreen Village Square, San Jose, CA 95135, USA
    Join us at the Village Square Library Branch for a discussion of The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler, in celebration of the Silicon Valley Reads 2025 theme "Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World."
  • Book Discussion: The Worlds I See by Dr. Fei-Fei Li
    Book Discussion: The Worlds I See by Dr. Fei-Fei Li
    Thu, Feb 06
    Virtual Event
    Feb 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Feb 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Virtual Event
  • Book Discussion: Loneliness & Company
    Book Discussion: Loneliness & Company
    Fri, Feb 07
    Gilroy Library
    Feb 07, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
    Gilroy Library, 350 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA
    Feb 07, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
    Gilroy Library, 350 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA
    Hosted by the Gilroy Library. Engage in stimulating conversation and exchange perspectives while getting to know others in the community. We will be engaging in a discussion of "Loneliness & Company"  by Charlee Dyroff. 
  • Book Discussion: Loneliness & Company
    Book Discussion: Loneliness & Company
    Wed, Feb 19
    Almaden Branch Library
    Feb 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Almaden Branch Library, 6445 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
    Feb 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Almaden Branch Library, 6445 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
    Hosted by the Almaden Branch Library. This program is in celebration of the Silicon Valley Reads 2025 theme “Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World.” Join us for an engaging literary discussion of "Loneliness & Company"  by Charlee Dyroff. 
  • The Many Faces of AI: Perspectives on Facial Recognition Technology
    The Many Faces of AI: Perspectives on Facial Recognition Technology
    Thu, Feb 20
    Santa Clara University & Virtual
    Feb 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Santa Clara University & Virtual, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053, USA
    Feb 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Santa Clara University & Virtual, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053, USA
    Join the Santa Clara University Community Read and Silicon Valley Reads for this panel discussion offering multiple disciplines’ perspectives on the technical and social aspects of facial recognition technology.
  • Cool Kid Comic Club: Robots for Silicon Valley Reads
    Cool Kid Comic Club: Robots for Silicon Valley Reads
    Thu, Feb 20
    Central Park Library Santa Clara
    Feb 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Central Park Library Santa Clara, 2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
    Feb 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Central Park Library Santa Clara, 2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
  • Author Ray Nayler Book Club Visit to Discuss The Mountain in the Sea
    Author Ray Nayler Book Club Visit to Discuss The Mountain in the Sea
    Thu, Feb 20
    Virtual Event
    Feb 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Feb 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join us for an online discussion of the novel: The Mountain in the Sea with a special visit from author, Ray Nayler.
  • Chinese in the Digital Age with Thomas S. Mullaney
    Chinese in the Digital Age with Thomas S. Mullaney
    Mon, Feb 24
    Sunnyvale Library
    Feb 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sunnyvale Library, 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
    Feb 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sunnyvale Library, 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
    Learn about the relationship between the Chinese language and computing technology in this talk from Thomas S. Mullaney.
  • Book Discussion: Loneliness & Company
    Book Discussion: Loneliness & Company
    Tue, Feb 25
    King Library
    Feb 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    King Library, 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    Feb 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    King Library, 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    Hosted by the King Library. This program is in celebration of the Silicon Valley Reads 2025 theme “Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World.” Join us for an engaging literary discussion of "Loneliness & Company" by Charlee Dyroff.
  • Virtual Book Discussion: The Verifiers by Jane Pek
    Virtual Book Discussion: The Verifiers by Jane Pek
    Wed, Feb 26
    Virtual Event
    Feb 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Feb 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join us online to discuss the The Verifiers by Jane Pek- one of Silicon Valley Reads "Recommended Reading" picks! Claudia believes she’s landed her ideal job , but when a client vanishes, she breaks protocol to investigate.
  • Book Discussion: The Infinity Particle
    Book Discussion: The Infinity Particle
    Thu, Feb 27
    Virtual Event
    Feb 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Feb 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join us for an engaging literary discussion of "The Infinity Particle" by Wendy Xu. Virtual event for teens.
  • Nature Meets Machine: Roz's Journey into the Wild - ”The Wild Robot" Book Discussion for Children
    Nature Meets Machine: Roz's Journey into the Wild - ”The Wild Robot" Book Discussion for Children
    Sat, Mar 01
    Joyce Ellington Branch Library
    Mar 01, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Joyce Ellington Branch Library, 491 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    Mar 01, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Joyce Ellington Branch Library, 491 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
    Join us for and exciting book discussion of “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown. Explore the story of Roz, a robot stranded on an island, as she learns to survive and make friends.
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