Curbside Service Coming this Month
 
In case you missed it, we're happy to announce curbside holds pickup and materials return service will be available at all eight of our libraries later this month. 
 
We are developing a safe system for returned items to go into quarantine for 72 hours, as recommended by the World Health Organization, to ensure the health and safety of you and our staff. 
 
There's no rush to return your materials. Due dates have been extended and no late fines are being applied. Stay up to date by following us on Facebook and our website. 
 
Please be aware that due to scheduled maintenance, access to patron accounts, ability to place holds, or check out materials will be unavailable on Tuesday, June 9 starting at 5 am through part of the day. In addition, access to some databases could be affected.
 
Our staff is available by phone to help you with your questions from 10 am-6 pm.
 
Account Questions: (408) 540-3945
Ask a Librarian: (408) 540-3947
 
The catalog, events calendar and online programs will be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding!
KIDS AND FAMILIES
Special Event: Happy Birds
Join us on Wednesday at 3 pm for a special live performance of Happy Birds!
 
Watch as these beautiful creatures show off their special talents and tricks.
 
You can see the show on Facebook. 
 
Summer Reading Spotlight: Art
Our Summer Reading Spotlight goes to our Weekly Kids Art Club. We meet every Tuesday on Facebook, or you can register and participate via Zoom. 
 
This week we will be doing Zentangling, a cool patterned doodle. See our kids art club events on our calendar.

TEENS AND ADULTS

Battle of the Books
Vote in our great Teen Book Battle of 2020.
 
Some of your favorites will go head-to-head against others, and you can help decide which titles is the best teen book of the year!
 
People who vote will be entered to win a prize. 
College Planning Help 
Are you a student starting your college applications now? Are you wondering how your summer will be impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions?

Join us for a short presentation and discussion with College Essay Specialist Ben Robbins on Thursday at 5:30 pm. 
 
Please register for the event, which be held on Zoom. 

MORE FROM THE LIBRARY
 
New Virtual Film Club Launching
We’re starting a new virtual film club this summer.

Watch the film ahead of time using our free service, Kanopy. Then meet us each Thursday at 7 pm or Saturday at 6 pm to talk about it.

This blog details which films we’ll be discussing. Please register for the dates you are interested in and we'll send you the Zoom link. 
Small Business Workshops 
Good news if you missed out on the small business workshops with SCORE -- We are hosting another series of virtual workshops for startups, starting tonight at 7 pm.

The focus of the first workshop is startup basics and business concepts. Please register to participate.
 
Here are some eBooks to get you going. 

  
NEED A LIBRARY CARD?
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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). 
 
An eCard gives you full access to our Online Library
services, including eBooks, streaming movies, and more.
 
REGISTER HERE

Visit us at sccld.org
We're Here For You
Staff is available to answer your questions from 10 am-6 pm, 7 days/week (excluding holidays) 
 
Account Questions: (408) 540-3945
Ask a Librarian: (408) 540-3947
 
You can also connect with us online via chat, text or email to Ask a Librarian, or if you have an Account Question.