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Presidents' Day is February 21 Originally created in the 1880s to celebrate George Washington's birthday, the Presidents’ Day holiday was later expanded. The third Monday of February now honors the lives of all U.S. presidents, especially Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who were both born in February (Lincoln on Feb. 12 and Washington on Feb. 22). Because it is a federal holiday, most government agencies (including the Santa Clara County Library District) will be closed on Monday, as are most banks and schools. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 22. |
Special SVR Event: Author Visit with Christine Paik Children and families are invited to a special virtual author visit on Tuesday, March 3 at 4 p.m.
Featured Silicon Valley Reads author Christine Paik will read her book, The Girl in the Gold Dress. She will share her writing process and take questions from participants. Please register for this Zoom event here.
We are hosting a Kids Art Club related to Paik’s book. Visit our YouTube channel on Tuesday, March 1 to explore Hanbok, a traditional style of dress that comes in different colors and fabrics. We will provide a little bit of history and do a collage to design your hanbok. Grab & Go kits for this program are available at your library while supplies last. |
OnDemand Storytime Check out the Storytime Online page on our website to find videos of storytimes, songs, rhymes and more in one convenient place and available when you want it. The page includes themed storytimes in English, Chinese and Spanish, as well as literacy tips and booklists. There are also Snippets, which is a song, rhyme or fingerplay presented by our librarians in different languages. All of these storytimes and snippets are available whenever you want them here. |
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Virtual Tutoring Available Now!If your student could use some extra help, we’ve got you covered. We are offering free, on-demand after-school tutoring and homework help to students living in the Santa Clara County Library District. We have partnered with Bay Area Tutoring Association (BATA) to offer virtual help with math, science, history or English language arts. Students in grades 1-6 will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays and students in grades 7-12 will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The virtual tutoring is from 3:30-5 p.m. Please register to take advantage of this special opportunity. Can’t make it to the library? HelpNow by Brainfuse is a free online resource available to students. Get homework help on any subject with an online tutor from 1-10 p.m., 7 days a week. Additional services include creating flashcards, taking practice tests, skill building and customized learning plans. FAFSA assistance and Spanish tutors are also available. Find it here.
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Early College Applications Results Join us as we analyze the early college application results for the Class of 2022. This year’s early application results are particularly important because they give indications of how colleges have adapted to application portfolios affected by the pandemic. Get the statistics on FLEX College Prep’s Early Round Decisions to see what worked (and didn’t), and for a chance to meet some of the counselors who supported students in getting into the college of their dreams. This Zoom event is on Wednesday, February 23 at 6 p.m. Register now.
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Last Minute Valentine's Day Preparations The library is here to help you with any last minute Valentine’s Day planning. Find quick tips on décor or homemade gifts using our free online resource, CreativeBug. Set the tone with playlists from our free music streaming service, Freegal. Whip up some cocktails or mocktails with these recipes. Or if you’re looking for a good read, get instant access to these Valentine’s Day books for kids and teens, available on Overdrive. |
Black History Month Continues We still have a number of events and books honoring Black History Month happening through the month. Join us on Saturday, February 19 at 11 a.m. for a virtual presentation about the life and contributions of agricultural scientist George Washington Carver. Register here. On Saturday, February 26, learn about traditional quilt patterns created by Black Americans and passed down for generations. Then, create your own no-sew block using fabric scraps and cardstock. Libraries will have a limited supply of craft kits starting February 22. Please register for this virtual event. Check out this blog to find all of our booklists, as well as these eBooks and Audiobooks available on Overdrive. |
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Caregiving 101We invite you to an informative workshop on caregiving on Monday, February 21 at 2 p.m. Presented by the Family Caregiver Alliance, the goal of this class is to identify what a caregiver is, the importance of being identified as a caregiver, and to provide the participant with an understanding of the impact they potentially leave on their loved ones and themselves. This workshop will be held on Zoom. Please register to participate. |
Public Art in Los AltosJoin us on Wednesday, March 2 to learn about the future of public art in Los Altos. We’re talking art that features technology, lighting, augmented reality, sound and motion! This presentation is hosted by Arts Los Altos, who will highlight the latest public art installation. Joining the discussion is the artist who designed and engineered the Luminous Waveform Benches for the Arts Los Altos Paseo Project. Register here. This should be a very entertaining and information presentation for residents, as well as those who haven’t been to Los Altos. You may want to plan a future trip to the community! |
Virtual Tours of Europe Join us for two virtual tours of some popular travel destinations in Europe. Learn about Switzerland’s Swiss Alps on Tuesday, February 22. Local Swiss residents, René Welti and Monika Ryser, will share must-see attractions, helpful tips on planning your trip, getting around Switzerland on public transportation, and more. Register for this Zoom event. Then on Saturday, March 5, local Provence expert Keith Van Sickle will tell us all about this famous region in the south of France. We will learn about well-known tourist sites as well as insider secrets. Check out Van Sickle’s book at the library, as well as other traditional guides. Please register for this event. |
Online Library Enhancements We’ve made some changes to enhance your experience. This includes new navigation tabs that have been added to the top of the Subject pages to allow quick access to the different areas of interest. Also, the Subject areas now feature pictures with short, concise descriptions to point users in the right direction. Learn more and start exploring with this blog. |
Energy Assistance Available LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer through programs that reduce the risk of health and safety problems that arise from unsafe heating and cooling practices. If you are unable to afford your heating costs, energy-related home repairs, contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for help. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/LIHEAPSCC. |
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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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We're here for you Staff is available to answer your questions Monday - Sunday (excluding holidays). Or text us at (833) 209-6600.
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