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Turning the Chapter on a New Season Autumn is officially underway! This is the time of year for change – leaves change color and fall from the trees, animals prepare for winter by migrating or stocking up food, and the weather changes. Take an online class with CreativeBug and craft something new, or create magic in the kitchen with these fall-inspired cookbooks. You can also skip the savory and go right to the sweets with these cookbooks for chocolate lovers. |
Hispanic Heritage Month Continues National Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Saturday, October 15. There is still a lot of time to celebrate and honor the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to the United States, as well as other American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Check out our events calendar for free programs and events. Find books for all ages in this blog. |
In-Person Homework Help Available for Students and Saratoga are offering free in-person homework help. Academic coaches from the Bay Area Tutoring Association will be available to provide help in English, history, math and science for students in grades K-9. The coach to student ratio is 1 to 8 (one coach for up to eight students). Tutoring is available Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 -- 5 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows. |
Discussing Dementia According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 5.8 million Americans have some type of dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common one. Join us for an engaging conversation on Tuesday, October 4 as we get a real-world perspective on dementia, a growing public health challenge. This virtual program will discuss topic such as who are the most vulnerable, where can people get help, how can we create more dementia-friendly communities. Please register to attend this important discussion. |
Scholastic Services for Middle & High School Students Scholastic’s online services can help with just about anything – writing an essay, studying for a test, brushing up on school-related subjects or just learning new facts. Find eBooks, articles, pictures, videos, and more for students in all grades, covering a wide range of topics such as history, biography, science, nature, animals, space, and more. Join us on Wednesday, October 19 for a webinar aimed at Scholastic’s services for middle and high school students. Learn about the resources and tools that Scholastic Go!, ScienceFlix, TrueFlix, and FreedomFlix offer for homework and study, and how they can help you succeed in school. |
College Prep Workshop: College Essays There’s still time to register for our College Prep Workshop on Thursday, September 29 at 6 p.m. Get more insight on how to craft a personal and impactful college essay. Essay specialists will help you develop strong writing skills that show off your great qualities. This workshop will focus on University of California applications. |
Special Virtual Event: Medicare We can help you get started with Medicare. Join us on Saturday, October 8 at noon to find out everything you need to know about enrollment and the best opportunities for quality care. Please register for this Zoom event. |
SCCLD Adds a Second Deputy County Librarian The Santa Clara County Library District is pleased to introduce our new Deputy County Librarian for Strategy and Staff Development. Marlene Iwamoto will oversee strategic planning, staff development, county partnerships and outreach. Iwamoto has been with SCCLD for more than two decades, starting as a library page and working her way through most library positions and all library locations. The Deputy County Librarian of Strategy and Staff Development will work in tandem with the Deputy County Librarian of Community Library Development. |
New Book Drop Available at Los Altos Library We are excited to announce a new and convenient way for patrons to return library materials to the Los Altos Library. A new library book drop is available seven days a week from 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m. You don't even need to get out of your car!
As you turn into the library from S. San Antonio Road, take a left into the small parking lot loop to reach the book drop. The book drop is located next to the wooden pergola. |
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Join the Library with a Free Library Card
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, register online for a free library card. eCards are available instantly to all approved residents who live within Santa Clara County Library District with a valid residential mailing address (P.O. Box not accepted). Or fill out the online application at any of our libraries and visit the accounts desk to receive your full-use card. 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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