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Celebrating the Contributions of Hispanic Americans National Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. It also commemorates the independence days of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile. The celebration is observed from September 15-October 15. Stop by one of our libraries to participate in the celebration! Children are invited to a special “Sprinkle of Spanish” storytime featuring the book, Paletero Man, by Lucky Diaz. After storytime, all participating children can enjoy their own sweet paleta (while supplies last)! See the schedule here. We have additional programs for children, teens, and adults scheduled. Take a look at our calendar. |
Student eResources All in One Place SCCLD’s Student Portal is a one-stop shop for all of your child’s educational and entertainment needs. Find homework help, online tutoring and a number of eBooks, movies and music all in one place with resources for elementary, middle and high school students! There’s also exclusive content just for students. Our librarians are always adding new blogs that feature some of our great resources, like National Geographic Kids, science experiments, and much more. SCCLD is working with all of the K-12 public school districts within the Library District so every student has their own student eAccount, giving them direct access to the Student Portal. Give it a try today and have a great school year! |
Library Resource: ComicsPlus Believe it or not – there are many benefits to reading comic books and graphic novels! According to Scholastic, comics and graphic novels can motivate reluctant readers, help children gain reading confidence, and can be great for children with learning disabilities. If a child speed-reads or skims pages, it can help them slow down by looking at the image and text to fully take in the story. Use ComicsPlus by Library Pass to enjoy thousands of digital graphic novels and comics, available 24/7 on web-connected devices. Includes fiction and nonfiction, indie comics, Sunday funnies, and manga! Try it here. |
Vote for the Best Books of 2023 Every year YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) creates a "teen choice" list of favorite books from the previous year, chosen by teen book groups from around the country. The teen librarians of Santa Clara County Library District want to hear from you too!
Ballots are available at each Santa Clara Count Library District location or you can vote by visiting our website.
Browse the online catalog or visit your local library to borrow or request titles from the list of nominees featured. There's no required reading - but the more you read, the better you'll know which books you want to vote for! |
Application Deadline Coming Up Poets have until September 22 to submit an application to become the next Santa Clara County Poet Laureate! SCCLD and the County of Santa Clara, in partnership with SVCREATES and Poetry Center San José, announces a call for 2024-2025 Santa Clara County Poet Laureate applications.
The Poet Laureate is an honorary post that acts as an advocate for poetry, literature, and the arts. They also contribute to Santa Clara County’s poetry and literacy legacy through public readings and participation in civic events.
Applications will be accepted through September 22, 2023 at 5 p.m. Learn more and apply here. |
Virtual Author Visit: Amor Towles We have a very special author visit coming up on Wednesday, September 27. Join us for an online chat with bestselling author Amor Towles, known for his books Rules of Civility (2011), A Gentleman in Moscow (2016) and The Lincoln Highway (2021). Find his books at the library. |
Snack Break at Select Libraries Stop by the Morgan Hill or Gilroy Library and pick up a FREE afterschool snack! These snacks are for kids 18 years old and under, and available while supplies last. 3 – 4 p.m. Snacks will be provided through May except during school breaks and holidays. |
Learn About Scholarships College scholarships exist for everyone, regardless of academic merit or personal background. Join us for a series of workshops, hosted by Rebecca Lippman, that will walk you through the steps to identify, apply for, and manage scholarships. The Complex Landscape of University Scholarships: This workshop will demystify the complex networks and application processes related to scholarships and introduce an approach towards navigating merit and community-based scholarships. This virtual program will be on Tuesday, September 13 at 5 p.m. Other workshops include:
Finding Scholarships that Fit – Search Strategies: -Wednesday, September 13 at 7 p.m. at Cupertino Library -Saturday, September 16 at 2 p.m. at Milpitas Library
Develop Unique Essays:
-Monday, September 18 at 6 p.m. at Morgan Hill Library -Saturday, September 30 at 2 p.m. at Milpitas Library -Tuesday, October 3 at 7 p.m. at Saratoga Library Register for the programs right for you. |
Writing Workshop with Author Julia VeeWe are offering a special author event and writing workshop at several of our libraries. Join Bay Area-based contemporary fantasy author Julia Vee to learn about her book, Ebony Gate, the path to publication, independent and traditional publishing, and a workshop about how writing flash fiction can improve your writing craft. -Tuesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. at Cupertino Library -Tuesday, September 19 at 7 p.m. at Los Altos Library -Monday, October 23 at 7 p.m. at Saratoga Library No registration necessary. |
New Career Opportunities Await! Attendees will be able to speak with department management and learn about job opportunities and benefits. Departments in attendance include Public Health Department, Parks & Recreation, Sheriff’s Office, Registrar of Voters, and even the Library District! Learn more and reserve a spot here. The library’s website has a page dedicated to Careers & Job Skills. Find resources such as Brainfuse JobNow, which can provide one-on-one assistance in a wide variety of topics related to writing a resume and interview coaching. LinkedIn Learning offers online self-paced learning courses for continuing education in business, marketing, management, software, and more. |
Voter Registration Day According to the National Registrar of Voters organization, every year millions of Americans find they are unable to vote because they missed a registration deadline, didn't update their registration or are not sure how to register. Stop by the Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas or Morgan Hill Library on September 19 to register, re-register or pre-register to vote. Check the schedule here. Find out the qualifications to register to vote. As we get closer to the March primary elections, be sure to visit our Voting Resources page on our website to find web resources and information on voting and elections. |
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Join the Library in September and Receive a Free Gift!
Everyone benefits from having their own library card! It's free, available for all ages, and with 2.3 million items in our collection, we have something for you to discover! September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and a great time to get a library card. Sign up for a full use card at any of our libraries or Bookmobile stops and receive a free gift, while supplies last. 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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