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Opt Outside with Help From the Library! The concept of “Opt Outside” began in 2015 by a major outdoor recreation retailer, with the intention that its employees and customers would spend the Thanksgiving weekend outside in nature rather than shopping. It has grown into a larger movement with many organizations taking part, including the National Park Service. Right now is a good time to get outdoors to enjoy the changing leaves and crisp, cool weather. Check out one of Santa Clara County’s 28 regional parks. Keep in mind, our Gilroy and Morgan Hill Libraries carry Nature Daypacks, essential outdoor gear to help you explore the great outdoors! These daypacks also come with a parking voucher that can be used at county parks. Please visit the circulation desks for these items. The Campbell Express and Milpitas Libraries also lend out county park passes. Your SCCLD library card can also let you check out a California State Park Pass providing free parking to visit more than 200 participating state parks! Before you head out on your next outdoor adventure, make sure to stop by the library and pick up a travel guide. |
Now Showing at a Library Near You! Join us this week to enjoy new films on the big screen! Several of our libraries are hosting film screenings. Stop by Gilroy Library’s Community Room on Monday-Wednesday, November 20-22, and Saturday-Sunday, November 25-26 at 1:30 p.m. to enjoy films such as Barbie, Blue Beetle, Elemental and Gran Turismo. Milpitas Library is hosting a double feature on Monday, November 20 starting at 10:15 a.m. Enjoy The LEGO Movie and The LEGO Batman Movie in the Children's Activity Room. On Wednesday at 10:15 a.m., stop by to enjoy Trolls and Trolls: World Tour. Please note the program requires parental or caregiver supervision at all times. No registration required. Can’t make it to one of the screenings? Access Kanopy Kids for unlimited streaming of kids’ movies and TV shows, animated storybooks, and classic fairy tales. |
eBooks & Audiobooks for Young Readers Many students may be on school break right now because of the Thanksgiving holiday which is a great opportunity to let them discover new stories and book titles! Our online eResource, OverDrive, is a valuable source of eBooks for kids, and can be enjoyed on the computer, Kindle, or devices that carry the Libby app. Find booklists like Being Grateful, We Love Our Pets, and New Stuff. There are also nonfiction booklists including STEM Books for Kids and Who Was? Find all of these collections here. OverDrive also carries Audiobooks, where you can find popular book series such as Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. |
Get Crafty with Creativebug This is the time of year for crafting. Whether you want to stay inside while the weather cools down, you want to craft some handmade gifts, or you want to spend some quality family time creating together – now is the time! Our free eResource, Creativebug, offers unlimited access to more than 1,000 online art & craft video classes and tutorials. Topics include art & design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food & home, jewelry, holiday & party, and classes for kids. Join us on Wednesday, November 29 at 1 p.m. for a 20-minute introduction and demonstration of Creativebug. There will be time for Q&A after the webinar. Register here. |
Resources for Smart Shopping The days following Thanksgiving are often a time when people start bargain hunting and shopping for the best gifts for the holidays. Before you make any large purchases, make sure to check out the latest issue of Consumer Reports for product reviews and ratings. We also carry current issues of Consumer Reports Buying Guide and AARP: The Magazine. Find these publications using our free eResource, Flipster. |
Virtual Presentation: Botticelli DrawingsThe Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco will be hosting the exhibition, Botticelli Drawings through February 11, 2024. Botticelli Drawings is the first exhibition ever dedicated to the drawings of renowned Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli (1455-1510). This exhibition features rarely seen and newly attributed works of an artist whose name is synonymous with the Italian Renaissance. Join us virtually on November 27 at 7 p.m. for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand the artistic process behind some of the best-known works of the era. Please register for this program. |
Special Virtual Event: Explore the World of Jane Austen Join us as we explore the world of beloved author Jane Austen on Wednesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. Presented by the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco, we will see paintings that Austen would have seen: portraits, fashion, estates, and gardens. This is an opportunity to gain a fresh perspective of Jane Austen’s life and times, and perhaps a deeper understanding of her ever-popular novels. |
Thankful for Our Patrons This is the time of year to appreciate the small blessings in life and show gratitude for what we have. Here at SCCLD, we are thankful for your continued support and patronage. It is a pleasure to serve the library users of Santa Clara County. We wish you a wonderful holiday season. |
Cooking and Fire Safety Tips The holidays are here, which means there are a lot of family gatherings and food. This is an important time to talk to children about fire safety. The Office of Emergency Management has shared these tips: -Take the mystery out of fire play by teaching children fire is a tool, not a toy - Store matches and lighters out of children’s reach and sight, preferably in a locked cabinet -Never leave children unattended near operating stoves or short candles Feel free to share this CalFire coloring sheet with young ones. Color yourself a safer Thanksgiving with a “Cornucopia of Indoor Fire Safety,” which includes a fire extinguisher, flameless (LED) candles, a cooking pan with a lid, a timer for cooking, heat-resistant gloves, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. |
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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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