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There's More to the Story During National Library Week! National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role that libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year’s theme is “There’s More to the Story” and will be celebrated through April 29. Libraries are full of stories in different formats – picture books, audiobooks, eBooks and more. However, there is so much more to the story! Libraries also lend items like museum passes and State Park passes. Library programs bring communities together for education, entertainment and connection. Library infrastructure helps communities by providing internet and technology access, literary skills, and support for job seekers and businesses. Make sure to join our online Beanstack challenge to learn more about your local library! Every day this week, we will be highlighting different celebration days: Monday: Right to Read Day is a day to support everyone’s right to read. The State of America’s Libraries Report is released, including the top Frequently Challenged Books of 2022. This week, discover something new from the online library, attend a program, drop by any of our libraries or bookmobile stops to say hi, or give us a call or email us to let us know what you appreciate most about your library. Happy National Library Week and THANK YOU for being our patron. |
Each Story Matters, Every Child Counts This is a nationally recognized initiative that celebrates the importance of literacy for all children from all socio-economic backgrounds. It is a commitment to ensure all children and their families have access to diverse books, languages and cultures. Several of our libraries are hosting Family Lotería events. See the calendar here. |
Audiobooks for Early Readers Audiobooks provides many benefits for early readers. This includes building listening skills and focus, developing fluency, growth in comprehension, expanding vocabulary and background knowledge and connection and engagement. Our libraries carry preloaded audiobooks called Playaways. Our online resource, OverDrive offers Audiobooks for young readers also. Perhaps kids need a soothing voice to help them relax and fall asleep – try one of these Audiobooks available on OverDrive and its app, Libby. |
Teen Poetry Contest Deadline Coming Up Students in grades 6-12 are invited to submit up to three original poems, which will be judged on grade level, original content, style, vocabulary and creative expression. Please keep the poems under 30 lines each. They must be printed neatly or typed. One winner from each library will be chosen in the following categories: Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12. Winners will receive a $50 gift card and a private workshop session with Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Tshaka Campbell. Learn more and submit your works here. The deadline is Sunday, April 30, 2023. |
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Millions of Americans live with a mental illness. Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illnesses and their families. Resources are available on the National Alliance of Mental Health’s website. The Community Resources page on our website can help people find Mental and Behavioral Health Assistance, Family Service, and Housing Assistance. Patrons are also invited to subscribe to free meditation and mindfulness app, Headspace. It offers hundreds of guided meditations that can help relax you, center you, or help you find mindfulness. When you sign up for Headspace, your subscription can be used until the last Friday of each month. You’re welcome to re-enroll the very next day! All of your personal progress will be saved within your Headspace account. |
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Phishing ProgramApril is Financial Literacy Month – a time to stress the importance of financial education, making smart money decisions and protecting your money. SCCLD is hosting a special program on Saturday, April 29 at 3 p.m. at Cupertino Library about protecting yourself from scammers. Hear from Riana Pfefferkorn, a researcher at the Stanford Internet Observatory, talk about common scams and how to avoid them. Topics will include phishing, business email compromise, "computer support" scams, and more. She will also go over some computer security tips for keeping your information safe online. Register here. Q&A will be available following this talk, moderated by County Supervisor Joe Simitian.
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Hear From Bestselling AuthorsMark your calendars, as we have a number of virtual author visits planned in the next few weeks. Make sure to register so you can attend the online program. Don't forget to check out our catalog to put a hold on their works!
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 Explore the Outdoors! Santa Clara County Parks officials anticipate a wildflower super bloom this spring due to this winter’s rainfall. The California poppy, lupine, and buttercups are just a few of the flowers that will be on full display for enthusiasts and recreationalists. Trail users can find the hot spots for the upcoming wildflower array using the ArcGIS system. The dashboard allows people to view the trails in Santa Clara County and summary statistics about them. The recommended County Parks to view the wildflowers are Stiles Ranch Trail at Santa Teresa, Calero, Coyote Lake Harvey Bear, Almaden Quicksilver, and Joseph D. Grant. As an added bonus, our Gilroy and Morgan Hill Libraries carry Nature Daypacks, essential outdoor gear to help you explore the great outdoors! These daypacks also come with a parking voucher that can be used at county parks. Please visit the circulation desks for these items. The Campbell Express and Milpitas Libraries also lend out county park passes. As a reminder, visitors are asked to stay on established trails and avoid walking, laying or standing on the flowers. Parks staff also asks that people practice “pack in, pack out” and to throw trash away properly into the designated receptacles. |
Make Sure You Qualify for Medi-Cal Medi-Cal covers vital health care services for you and your family, including doctor visits, prescriptions, vaccinations hospital visits, mental health care, and more. As COVID-19 becomes less of a threat, California will restart yearly Medicaid eligibility reviews using available information to decide if you or your family member(s) still qualify for coverage. If you have Medi-Cal, please visit KeepMedicalCoverage.org to update your contact information. From there, you will be updated about your Medi-Cal Health Coverage. |
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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. eCards are available to all residents who live within Santa Clara County Library District with a valid residential mailing address (P.O. Box not accepted). You can also visit any of our libraries during open hours to convert your eCard, or apply for a full use card to check out any of our physical and digital materials and resources. Renew your library card online! If you have a library card and would like to keep it current, now you can renew your library card online! SCCLD makes it easy to keep your account current and active. No visit to the library needed if your account is in good standing and you live within the Greater Bay Area. For more information or to renew online, visit sccld.org/cardrenewal. |
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We're here for you Staff is available to answer your questions Monday - Sunday (excluding holidays). Or text us at (833) 209-6600.
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