Silicon Valley Reads events in Milpitas include watercolor class

"Adults ages 18 and older are invited to welcome the season of renewal with a Jan. 17 watercolor session at the Milpitas Library inspired by fairytale mushrooms and spring landscapes. This guided workshop, part of this year's Silicon Valley Reads, is meant to help participants relax and create through watercolor art. The session is set for 10:30 a.m.-noon. All necessary supplies will be furnished. Registration is not required. Seating is limited to the first 30 attendees and is available on a first-come, first-served basis."

"Based on the author's real-life experience, Yang's award-winning novel illustrates this year's Silicon Valley Reads theme Bridges to Belonging. Front Desk follows 10-year-old Mia Tang, a recent Chinese immigrant whose family manages a rundown motel in California. While facing poverty, racism and the unfairness of the American Dream, Mia takes on the role of front desk manager, but her real job is building a community."

Milpitas Library will host a Jan. 17 watercolor session for adults 18 and older, inspired by fairytale mushrooms and spring landscapes. The guided workshop, part of Silicon Valley Reads, aims to help participants relax and create through watercolor. The session runs 10:30 a.m. to noon. All supplies will be provided. No registration is required; seating is limited to the first 30 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Silicon Valley Reads will host two virtual talks on Jan. 22 with Kelly Yang about Front Desk, the middle-grade selection, and registration links and a full event schedule are available online.

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