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Learn About the Life of Activist Dolores Huerta in New Exhibit and Panel Discussion Big news from the Santa Clara County Library District! SCCLD is happy to announce Gilroy Library will present the Smithsonian Institution Exhibition Service’s new bilingual exhibit, Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields/Revolución en los Campos. The exhibit will be on display at Gilroy Library from Saturday, November 5, 2022 to Monday, January 23, 2023. Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields/Revolución en los Campos shares the compelling story of the activist and leader, and the farmworker movement of the 1960s and 1970s. It features reproductions of historic and personal photographs with text in English and Spanish. There's even an app designed to accompany the exhibition. This free app is available for iOS and Android. Search “Dolores Huerta” in the App Store or on Google Play. In addition, Ms. Huerta will participate in a special Hispanic Heritage Month panel discussion on Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Wheeler Center in Gilroy. She will be joined by educator and author Francisco Jiménez and filmmaker and actor Luis Valdez to discuss such topics as hardship and resiliency. There will be entertainment before and after the free panel discussion, including Aztec dancers at 1:00 p.m. and Mariachi music at 3:30 p.m. To learn more, visit sccld.org/dolores. Saturday, November 5, 2022 – Monday, January 23, 2023 Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth Street No registration required Saturday, November 12 at 2 p.m. Wheeler Center, 270 W. Sixth Street (near Gilroy Library) Please register for this free event Spanish translation will be available Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields/Revolución en los Campos was organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. This exhibition received federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. Photo courtesy: John Kouns, 1966. Courtesy of the Tom & Ethel Bradley Center at CSU, Northridge |
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage and CultureEvery year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. This month-long event celebrates the contributions and importance of Hispanics and Latinos to the United States as well as American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This year’s theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” The commemoration began as a week-long celebration in 1968 during the Johnson administration. 20 years later, President Ronald Reagan expanded the observation to a month. Join SCCLD celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Hispanic Americans. We have a variety of events planned, including bilingual musicians and storytellers Cascada de Flores, crafts for teens, an author visit with Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and of course, the Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields/Revolutión en los Campos exhibit and panel discussion. Check out our calendar here. Find books for all ages in this blog.
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Autumn is Around the Corner It may not feel like it, but autumn starts next Thursday, September 22. The leaves will eventually begin to change color, crops will be harvested, animals will begin to migrate or collect food for the upcoming winter. Check out these picture books to enjoy the Fall season with your little ones. |
Student eResource: CultureGrams The library’s free eResource, CultureGrams, is a great way to introduce kids to geography. Find national and international geographical information including maps, history, and pictures. Explore the United States, Canada and 200 more countries around the world. Find this resource here. |
Virtual Event: Practice SAT Exam The SAT is a standardized multiple-choice exam used to assess high school students’ readiness for college. Many colleges and universities have made SAT scores optional for admissions, but they are still considered in the admission process. SCCLD has partnered with FlexPrep to offer a free, proctored online SAT practice exam to help students get ready for the real thing. Join us on Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m. to participate. Results will be sent via email on Wednesday, September 28. Register here. |
Celebrate the Freedom to Read! The Santa Clara County Library District respects everyone’s freedom to read. That is what Banned Books Week is about – supporting the freedom to seek and express ideas, even those some may consider unorthodox or unpopular, as well as valuing free and open access to information. On the 40th anniversary of this annual event, this year’s theme is, “Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.” Learn more in this blog. The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) tracks attempts to ban or restrict books across the country. Every year, the OIF lists the banned or challenged titles. For many people, books offer a means to engage with similar and different ideas and perspectives. So get out there and celebrate the freedom to read! |
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 20 National Voter Registration Day is next week. It’s a one-day event aimed at making sure everyone has the opportunity to vote and are registered to vote. According to NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org, as many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote. Several of our libraries will have voter registration resources available on Tuesday, September 20. Also make sure to visit the Voting Resources page on our website, where we have election information available. |
Learn What Scholastic Can Do For You On Thursday, September 22, join us for a webinar that covers these educational tools and resources for students, parents and teachers. Learn how to navigate these services and about their uses for homeschooling and classroom work, teaching tools, and printable resources for educators. |
Water Saving Tips Much of the state is facing severe drought conditions, if not worse. This includes Santa Clara County. Businesses and residents have been asked to do their part and conserve water. The County of Santa Clara offers different tips on ways people can cut back on water usage, whether it is changing your sprinkler schedule, or getting rid of grass for a Xeriscaping. Learn more here. |
September 17 is Constitution Day & Citizenship Day It was on September 17, 1787 (235 years ago!) that our Founding Fathers signed the U.S. Constitution, the supreme law of the land. During this time, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is asking people to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and what it means to be a U.S. citizen. Becoming a U.S. citizen is a dream for many, but for some, it can be a difficult road to navigate. Check out this blog that lists the 5 Steps to U.S. Citizenship. Find out how to apply, the tools you’ll need to study for the interview and more. We have additional resources on our website. |
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September is National Library Card Sign Up Month!
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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