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Back to School Has Arrived! School is starting up again this month for many students across the County. We know that parents are busy getting all the essentials together to help their students have a successful year. Get live one-on-one virtual tutoring with Brainfuse, homework help with LearningExpress, and current information from our online reference databases. We have interactive online resources from Scholastic, ranging from videos and nonfiction eBooks to encyclopedia databases, even resources for educators and parents! Students also have access to eBooks from Overdrive. We wish all students, educators and parents the very best this year!
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Storytime Online Anytime! Check out our new Storytime Online page on our website to find videos of storytimes, songs, rhymes and more in one convenient place! The page includes themed storytimes in English, Chinese and Spanish, as well as literacy tips and booklists. There are also Snippets, which is a song, rhyme or fingerplay presented by our librarians in different languages. All of these storytimes and snippets are available whenever you want them here.
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Great Nonfiction Titles Sometimes real life is better than fiction! Our librarians have created nonfiction booklists for readers ranging from younger grades to high school. Explore these books and eBooks based on remarkable individuals, or learn about nature and history.
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Virtual Author Visit Featuring Cassie Kifer Join us on Monday, August 23 for a special virtual presentation with local author Cassie Kifer.
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Special Election on September 14 The California Gubernatorial Recall Election is coming up and there are some important deadlines to keep in mind. The election is on Tuesday, September 14. The last day to register to vote is Monday, August 30. If you have changed your name or political affiliation, you must re-register to vote. If you miss this deadline, you have the option to do a Conditional Voter Registration. Vote by Mail ballots are being sent out this week. Ballot drop boxes are available at all of our libraries, except Cupertino which has a drop box at City Hall and the Campbell Express Library which has a drop box in the Campbell Community Center. SCCLD is offering three locations to cast your vote. The Milpitas Library, Saratoga Library and the Service and Support Center at 1370 Dell Avenue in Campbell will serve as official voting centers.
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Serve on the 2022 Civil Grand Jury Applications are now being accepted for service on the 2022 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury. The Civil Grand Jury investigates and reports on the operations, accounts of records of local government agencies, including the county, cities, and school districts. The grand jury serves for one calendar year. Near the end of the term, the grand jury files a report of its findings and recommendations. Learn more and apply here.
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Share Your Thoughts About the Future Share your vision for a climate-friendly Santa Clara County. Contribute to the Office of Sustainability’s virtual Vision Map and share your ideas to combat climate change, enhance natural resources and habitat, improve community health and well-being, and build financial security and prosperity for all. Some topics include improving walkability of our neighborhoods, community gardens and composting, and solar panels.
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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 Staff is available to answer your questions by phone from 10 AM - 6 PM, Monday - Saturday (excluding holidays). Account Questions: (408) 540-3945 Ask a Librarian: (408) 540-3947 Or text us at (833) 209-6600. |
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