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Celebrating Hispanic and Latino Contributions and Cultures Tomorrow marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the culture, achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of last year, Hispanic and Latinx Americans make up nearly a fifth of the U.S. population and 25% of Santa Clara County’s population. We are celebrating the month with events for people of all ages. Moya Art is presenting a Hispanic Heritage Virtual Paint Party on Wednesday, September 16. Join us on Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m. for a virtual concert with children’s songwriter Nathalia, who will have you dancing, singing and learning some Spanish! Of course, our Family Storytimes on Thursdays at 11 a.m. are presented in English and Spanish. Our School Age Storytime on Monday, September 28 will be also presented in Spanish. We have a special virtual author visit planned for Saturday, October 3. Hear from author and educator Francisco Jiménez about his personal experiences growing up in a family of migrant workers and how it shaped his writing. Don't forget to check out some picture books and ebooks celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture! |
Tools for Success: Gale in Context up-to-date information and important facts on a broad range of topics like animals, art and music, geography, science, and sports. This includes kid-friendly charts and graphs, images, educational videos, full-text books, magazines, and news periodicals. Gale in Context: Elementary is free with your SCCLD account. |
 Early Learning OpportunitiesPrograms such as preschool, transitional kindergarten, or kindergarten help prepare young children for school by developing their cognitive, social, emotional, and language skills. Parents and caregivers can also find additional resources on our website. This includes access to ReadyRosie, a resource for parents on how to develop early literacy skills for their little ones. ABCmouse has more than 8,500 activities to help build a strong education foundation for children. |
Vote for the Top Ten Teen Books! You have until October 4 to pick your favorites and submit your own title online. You could win a prize for participating! |
New Teen Video Series Life Coach Kanesha Baynard helps you get ready to apply for scholarships in this new video series. Learn how to curate your online profile, update your resume, get recommendations, and find great scholarships to help pay for college! For more Adulting 101 videos, visit our YouTube page. |
ESL Book Club Do you want to join a book club but feel uncomfortable with your English skills? Join our ESL Book Club! Practice reading and speaking English while having fun and making new friends. Read the book first, then join us to discuss. Register to participate. |
Community Preparedness Month
This year has shown us that a disaster or emergency can happen at any moment. It’s recommended to make a plan ahead of time.
To help you better prepare for the unexpected, start by researching and learning about the types of emergencies and disasters that may occur in your area. Get planning today! For more emergency preparedness information visit the County’s website. |
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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
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