Los Altos Library Marks Native American Heritage Month With Book Discussion

LOS ALTOS, CA — Los Altos Library will discuss “To the Moon and Back” Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. for Native American Heritage Month.

Space is limited, and new attendees must register by emailing Laura.Pasternack@lib.sccgov.org. Regular attendees need not register.

Other Native American Heritage Month Events Hosted By The Santa Clara County Library District

Virtual author talks feature Chef Pyet DeSpain Thursday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to noon and Rebecca Roanhorse Thursday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 5 p.m. The observance honors Indigenous peoples' contributions, histories and cultures.

An Ohlone medicine hike at Long Ridge Preserve runs Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 9:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Registration is full, but a waitlist is available. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District docents Sarah Schoen, Nancy Weintraub and Anouchka Gaillard will lead the moderate, 4.7-mile hike with 600 feet of elevation gain.

Hikers must register ahead, arrive early and sign an activity waiver. Bring water and wear hiking shoes, layers and weather protection. Transportation is not provided, meeting details will be sent before the hike and the meeting area has no restrooms. Contact adrienne.apple@lib.sccgov.org.

Milpitas Library's Program Room hosts “The Lost Journals of Sacajewea” discussions for adults 18 and older Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to noon and Thursday, Nov. 19, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Anne Chand at anne.chand@lib.sccgov.org. Saratoga Library's Community Room hosts “The Seed Keeper” Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1 to 2 p.m., with registration and book pickup at its Adult Reference Desk.

For those Milpitas and Saratoga programs, submit the library's online accessibility accommodation form at least seven days ahead. Library staff, 408-540-3945 and ask@lib.sccgov.org can help with the form.

Powwow dance demonstrations will explore Indigenous songs, dances, art, food and traditions. They are Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to noon at Gilroy Library and 2 to 3 p.m. at Morgan Hill Library.

Source: “Native American Heritage Month” (sccld.org)