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Online Resource: ABCmouse ABCmouse is an online learning resource for children from age 2 through 8+, designed to help them build a strong educational foundation in readiness for school. There are more than 8,500 activities that teach reading, math, science, health, social studies, art, and music. Children can play educational games, read interactive books, and take lessons in school subjects. |
Bilingual Storytimes Introduce your child to different languages such as Spanish or Mandarin at one of our bilingual storytimes. Take a look at our upcoming schedule: 中/英文雙語說故事時間/Mandarin/English Family Storytime: Fridays, January 19, February 2 & 16 at 7 p.m. Spanish Storytime/Hora de Cuentos en Español: Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Bilingual Spanish Family Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe para Familias: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime: Tuesday, January 30 at 11:30 a.m. Bilingual Family Storytime/中英雙語故事時間: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Supplement your child's language learning by visiting our Storytime Online page. Enjoy recorded story snippets and songs by SCCLD children’s librarians in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. Our free video streaming service, Kanopy Kids, offers a video collection called Learning Languages, with videos in different languages including American Sign Language. |
SVR Program: Virtual Author Visit and Contest In addition, we are excited to announce that two lucky SCCLD teens will be selected as panelists to interview Ellen for this program! If you are a teen between the ages of 13-18, and reside in Santa Clara County, you are eligible to apply for the chance to be chosen. Fill out this application to apply. The last day to submit your application is Wednesday, January 31. Panelists will be contacted by Friday, February 9 if they have been selected. |
Join Our Book Clubs! Many of our libraries offer book clubs, providing readers the opportunity to enjoy the same book at the same time, then discuss it together. These individual groups often meet on the same day of the month, at the same time and place. Here's a list of our upcoming book club meetings. Find one that works best for you! Book Club for Adults: January 17 at 7 p.m. Cupertino Adult Book Discussion: January 18 at 7 p.m. & February 15 at 7 p.m. Nonfiction Book Discussion: February 11 at 11 a.m. Book Discussion: January 30 at 7 p.m. or February 2 at 10:15 a.m. Los Altos Adult Book Discussion: January 23 at 7 p.m. Now Read This! Book Club: January 29 at 12 p.m. The Whodunit? Mystery Book Club: February 7 at 10:15 a.m. Adult Book Discussion Group: January 24 at 7:30 p.m. After Dinner Book Club: February 7 at 7 p.m. Mystery Book Club: February 5 at 7 p.m. Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: February 6 at 7 p.m. Chinese Book Club/中文書友會: February 8 at 10:15 a.m. Teatime Book Chatter: February 15 at 1 p.m. Woodland Adult Book Discussion: February 13 at 2 p.m. Online ESL Book Club: January 26 at 4 p.m. |
Mastering Resumes and Job Applications Resumes and job applications are important and necessary tools for a job search. Join us on Tuesday, January 23 at 5 p.m. for a webinar that will cover the basics of resume creation and provide an overview of the employment application process. Participants will also receive guidance as to how these documents are used, the differences and similarities, what to expect when completing them, and the importance of tailoring them to each job. Register for this Zoom program. We also offer online tutoring and career assistance through our resource Brainfuse JobNow. Tutors are available 7 days a week from 1 – 10 p.m. for help related to finding a job, writing a resume and interview coaching. |
SVR Program: Zero Waste Cooking Demo Silicon Valley Reads 2024 focuses on environmental sustainability through selected books and curated programs. Anne Marie Bonneau, author of The Zero Waste Chef, is visiting our libraries for an in-person demonstration. Anne Marie will show us how to practice fermentation with materials around our kitchens to create sauerkraut and kombucha. Register for the program that is right for you: Campbell Express: Thursday, February 15 at 7 p.m. Cupertino: Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Gilroy: Saturday, March 2 at 11 a.m. Los Altos: Tuesday, February 6 at 7 p.m. Milpitas: Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Morgan Hill: Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. Saratoga: Monday, January 22 at 7 p.m. |
Help Grow Our Collection Are you looking for something specific in the Library collection that you can't find? Maybe a book in a newer edition, another format like an audiobook, or another language? Or maybe the title you want is not listed in the search results at all. You can submit a request to the Santa Clara County Library District using the Suggest a Purchase form available in your Library Account. These video tutorials can help guide you through the process. You will be able to track your requests within your library account. If approved, staff will automatically place a hold on the item for you. Library staff reviews and evaluates each request based on the Santa Clara County Library District Material Selection Policy. The average request takes two to four weeks to process. |
SimplyE Update The New York Public Library, the developers behind the SimplyE service, is ending support for resource. It will also be removed from the SCCLD website on Wednesday, January 31. If you have any questions about moving away from SimplyE or using one of the other eMaterial sites recommended, you can always ask a librarian for guidance. We also offer video tutorials and How-to guides on our website. In addition, Morgan Hill Library is offering drop-in Libby, eBook and Audiobook help on Thursday, February 1 at 11 a.m. Stop by the information desk and please bring your smartphone, tablet or Kindle. |
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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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