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Thankful for Our Wonderful Patrons 2020 has been a challenging year, with many changes for people personally and professionally. For example, here at SCCLD, our storytimes, programs and events are now virtual, and our libraries are offering lobby and curbside services. One thing that has remained unchanged is our commitment to safely provide you with library services. SCCLD is thankful to provide our patrons with the ability to connect with library staff by email, chat, phone, offering the choice of picking up holds curbside or in the lobby, and entertaining our patrons with a wide variety of virtual programs for all ages, Monday through Saturday. We are thankful for your patience and understanding during these times, thankful for your kindness when you visit our libraries or contact us, and thankful to serve our wonderful communities. Wishing you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
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Baby Storytime Series Babies benefit from reading, singing, and listening to stories. Join us for our baby storytimes, where our children’s librarians will sing songs, teach fingerplays, and tell stories designed for babies 0-12 months. The new series starts on Wednesday. Storytime begins at 11 a.m. It will be held on Zoom and streamed to Facebook.
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Plan a Nature Walk With the seasons changing, it's the perfect time to avoid the crowds and opt to enjoy the outdoors on Black Friday. Check out these travel guides to explore our beautiful state. Also, be sure to follow Santa Clara County Parks on Facebook to get updates about local parks or trails.
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Special Virtual Event: Beating the Blues The holidays can be a stressful time and COVID-19 can compound that stress for some. Join us for a live presentation on Tuesday, December 8 to learn ways to anticipate and deal with likely problems surrounding the holidays. Dolores Gallagher Thompson, Ph.D., will provide specific suggestions to manage COVID-related holiday stress. Register to participate in this virtual event.
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Shop Smart and Save Money on Holiday Gifts If you’re planning on making big purchases this holiday season, make sure you do your research first. SCCLD can help you. We offer free digital access to Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports is a well-known, trustworthy research magazine for evaluating consumer products. The digital version is available through our eMagazine resource, Flipster.
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SCCLD Wins Award SCCLD has won a second award for its Rise Up: Supporting At-Risk Youth program. The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) named the program its 2020 Innovative Project of the Year for Large Districts. The commendation was recently featured in the CSDA magazine. Rise Up is a partnership between Gilroy Library and various County agencies including the District Attorney’s Office, Department of Family and Children's Services, and more. Working closely with the South County Youth Task Force and local nonprofits, Rise Up was created as a multi-pronged intervention program designed to help families of at-risk youth to help steer their children clear of gangs and other negative behaviors.
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Free Flu Shots Available The County of Santa Clara is offering free flu shots through mid-December. They are available every Saturday at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, located at 2542 Monterey Road in San José, and all Valley Medical Center clinics and pharmacies. Flu shots are especially important this year, with COVID-19 spreading in the community. Learn more on the Public Health website, including additional vaccination distribution dates and locations.
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Join the Library with an Instant Free eCard If you live in Santa Clara County and do not have a library card with the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD), or would like additional household members to have their own library accounts, the instant free eCard is for you. On a temporary basis during the COVID-19 crisis, eCards are available to all residents who live within Santa Clara County with a valid residential mailing address (P.O. Box not accepted).
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We're here for you Monday - SaturdayStaff is available to answer your questions from 10 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays). Account Questions: (408) 540-3945 Ask a Librarian: (408) 540-3947 Prefer to use text? Our number is changing. Text us at our new number: (833) 209-6600.
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