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Visiting the Great Outdoors National Park & Recreation Month Did you know that California has more National Parks than any other state in the nation? Among our state treasures is the one pictured above, Yosemite. While we may not be able to travel abroad with ease this summer, most of these jewels are available to visit. What better way to get away and connect with nature during National Park and Recreation Month? The Library has travel guides to help plan your trip. There are also a number of State and County parks that you can explore together with your loved ones. The Library even offers free entry to a select number of local attractions. For readers who want to get away without leaving home, we have eBooklists that will take you to many exotic locations.
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Special Performance: Andy Z in Concert Get a front row seat to a virtual concert with musician Andy Z on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.! Known for taking delightful twists on traditional tunes, a quirky cast of characters and engaging both children and adults, Andy Z is truly a family friendly experience. You can watch his performance live on Facebook.
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Spotlight on ScienceTellers Join us on Wednesday for exciting science experiments demonstrated through interactive storytelling with ScienceTellers. This performance will be streamed live on Facebook at 3 p.m. Every Wednesday during our Summer Reading program, we will be bringing you live, family entertainment. Stay tuned to see what else we have in store!
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Plant-Based on a Budget Save your spot to attend a virtual plant-based cooking demonstration on Tuesday, July 21 by registering on Zoom. You will receive a link. Author Toni Okamoto will teach you practical tips to save money on groceries and time in the kitchen. Okamoto will also prepare a dish two ways using a pantry staple favorite.
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Virtual Film Discussion Watch the film on Kanopy, then join us for the Zoom discussion on Thursday at 7 p.m. Please register.
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California COVID Diaries Each of us have been impacted in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic. SCCLD is partnering with the California State Library to collect COVID-19 stories from across the state. Share your experience in an essay, poem, photo, art, or video to document and preserve these memories for future Californians. Submit your story here to the California State Library and earn a Summer Reading badge.
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Census 2020 Have you filled out the 2020 census yet? The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers and others use to provide daily services, products and support for you and your community. Right now, the state’s self-response rate is 63%, while Santa Clara County is at 71%. Help shape your future and fill it out or call 844-330-2020. It only takes a few minutes and all information provided is confidential.
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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 Mon. - Sat.Staff 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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