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Starting a New Chapter The New Year often signals a new start. This is the time of year many people resolve to make changes in their lives. According to Forbes (available through our eResource, Flipster), some of the top New Year’s resolutions include improving fitness, improving finances, improving mental health, making more time for loved ones, learning a new skill, and traveling more. The library can help you take the first step to achieve your goals! If you have health and fitness goals, visit Overdrive to find recently released books to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. We also have in-person fitness classes such as Zumba, Qi Gong and Yoga. We invite patrons to sign up for free access to the meditation app, Headspace. Enjoy hundreds of guided meditations on a variety of topics, from stress and sleep, to focus and performance. We wish you a happy and healthy 2024! |
Silicon Valley Reads Companion Books for Kids and Teens Silicon Valley Reads kicks off at the end of the month. Get younger readers involved and check out this year’s companion books centered around the theme, A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today: Stay tuned for Silicon Valley Reads calendar of events, which is scheduled to be released during the month. |
Science Programs & Resources for Students Join us for hands-on science programs! Science Saturday at Los Altos Library: January 6 at 2 p.m. Get an introduction to electrical conductors and insulators. Grade school students will be challenged to build a simple circuit. Register online. STEM Build a Rollercoaster at Saratoga Library: January 9 at 4 p.m. Kids in Grades K-7 can learn about potential and kinetic energy by building a super-loopy rollercoaster than can propel marbles. No registration required. Family Fun Night at Morgan Hill Library: January 9, 6:30 p.m. Families with school-aged children will create art or participate in hands-on STEM activities. ScienceFlix: Find hands-on scientific experiments, interactive videos and lesson plans. |
Open for Submissions This contest is a chance for students to share their experiences with mental health and body language, encouraging them to dispel misconceptions and speak up towards a solution. Santa Clara County students in grades 6-12 are invited to submit a poem, essay, video or visual art centered around the theme, “Mental Health, Self-Acceptance and Social Media.” Try to answer the question: How has social media and the world around you influenced and/or helped how you see yourself and others? Find the submission requirements or submit your project here. |
Student eResource: HelpNow by Brainfuse Students! Start the New Year off with new goals. Use Brainfuse HelpNow to get free help in math, science, reading, and more! Need one on one help? There are online tutors available every day from 1 – 10 p.m. Tutors are available in English and Spanish. |
Save the Dates! We have a great lineup for January’s Virtual Author Talks. Novelist Rebecca Serle will join us to talk about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations. She has written bestsellers including One Italian Summer and In Five Years. She will also give us a preview of her forthcoming novel, Expiration Dates. Register for her talk, which is on Wednesday, January 10 at 5 p.m. Start Your New Year off right and learn how to avoid the hidden traps in retirement planning advice with author Rajiv Nagaich. He has developed a step-by-step guide to retirement planning by connecting the various dots of the planning process. Register for his talk scheduled for Tuesday, January 23 at 11 a.m. Start your New Year by improving your overall health with Dr. Robert Lustig. His book, Metabolical, weaves the interconnected strands of nutrition, health/disease, medicine, environment, and society into a new fabric. Register for his talk on Tuesday, January 30 at 11 a.m. |
Winter Garden Care It might be winter, but there are things you can do to care for your garden right now. Attend one of our upcoming programs to learn more: Winter and Spring Fruit Tree Care: Morgan Hill Library, January 9 at 6:30 p.m. Learn about common diseases, inspect pests, control measures and basic principles of pruning. Winter Rose Care: Campbell Express Library, January 16 at 7 p.m. Learn how to prune, fertilize, mulch and reduce disease for a beautiful garden display of roses. Growing Fabulous Citrus: Los Altos Library, January 17 at 7 p.m. Topics include pruning, fertilizing, watering, frost protection and identifying and managing pests and diseases. |
Civil Grand Jury Recruitment The Civil Grand Jury acts as the county’s civil watchdog agency, and investigates all facets of county and city government, special districts, and school districts. The jury is authorized to scrutinize books, records, and financial expenditures to ensure the responsible use of public funds. The jury also evaluates the conditions of jails and juvenile detention facilities. Applicants must be 18 years or older, U.S. citizens and residents of Santa Clara County. Please note the time commitment is an average of 25 hours a week for one fiscal year. The term of the 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury will commence on July 1, 2024 and end on June 30, 2025. |
Winter Weather Safety Winter has officially begun, and with that can include rain, wind and cold weather. Make sure to have an emergency supply kit. It should include items such as non-perishable foods, drinking water, extra batteries, flashlights, a paper contact list sealed in a waterproof bag, change of clothes, personal items, and important documents. Download the emergency supply checklist by visiting https://bit.ly/SCCSupplyKit. One of the most important things residents can do is sign up for AlertSCC, the County of Santa Clara’s official emergency alert and warning system for severe weather, fire, earthquake and crime. |
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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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