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Online Survey Starting Next Week The Santa Clara County Library District wants to hear your ideas about what Library services are most important now and in the future. Next week on Monday, April 18, we are launching an online survey to find out what matters to you and your family. We will share with you the link on Facebook and our website once the survey goes live. It should take 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey window ends on Sunday, May 1.
Your voice helps us do our best to meet the changing needs of our community.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey! |
Learn to Code Through the Power of Play We are excited to announce a new eResource for kids. CodeCombat is a fantasy game that teaches coding skills. This game-based computer science program teaches typed Python and JavaScript, and lets students see their characters react in real time to their code. Choose your hero, collect gems, and complete each challenge as you make your way through this game that teaches different coding languages! |
Easter Crafts Easter is on Sunday, April 17. Try out the library’s free online resource for crafting, food ideas and instructions with CreativeBug. You can stream thousands of online art and craft classes for all ages and skill levels. Then, check out our hundreds of books about Easter here. Our libraries will be closed and in person services unavailable on Easter. Our online library is available 24/7/365. We will see you back on Monday, April 18. |
Celebrate Earth Day Earth Day is on Friday, April 22. This annual observation honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the Earth’s environment and the issues that threaten it. This year’s theme is, “Invest in our Planet.” It calls for everyone to act boldly, innovate broadly and implement equitably a partnership for the planet where businesses, governments and citizens can all work together. |
Library Service Updates We want to let patrons know about several changes starting Monday, April 11. We are resuming some in-person programming starting on April 11. Prioritizing the safety of both staff and patrons, space may be limited for in-person programs and in some cases, registration will be required. We will continue to host virtual events as well. Find our calendar here. Also on April 11, patrons can start reserving our community rooms for open, educational, cultural, intellectual, civic or charitable activities that are offered as free to the public. The community rooms can hold anywhere from 10 to 100 people. Learn more about booking a meeting room here. |
Financial Planning Series Now is a great time to take stock of your personal finances, whether you are working toward retirement, would like to dabble in the stock market or want to learn about Medicare. We are teaming up with the Financial Planners Association of Silicon Valley to offer programs for adults. Learn more in this blog. In partnership with KeyPoint Credit Union, we are hosting Financial Literacy programs for teens, including basic money management and how credit works. Learn more and register here. |
Conversation Clubs We offer both in-person and virtual ESL conversation clubs for people who want to practice their conversational skills and make new friends. These meetups happen in-person on Tuesdays at the Cupertino and Campbell libraries, and online on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Find the right fit for your schedule. (The Campbell ESL meetings are held in room M-50 at the Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA) Find additional ESL resources on our website, including Rosetta Stone for ESL, Universal Class, and Kanopy ESL Instruction videos. |
New Santa Clara County Resource: MedAssist People with chronic diseases face rising costs for prescriptions, which can make it difficult to stay on their medications. Not staying on medications can have dangerous and sometimes deadly consequences. The County of Santa Clara’s MedAssist program helps offset high out-of-pocket prescription costs, making medications like insulin, inhalers, and EPI pens more affordable. MedAssist is available to Santa Clara County residents who use retail pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, including individuals and families with median incomes. Learn more and apply here. |
Taxes Due Next Week Taxes are due in one week. If you haven’t prepared them yet, this year isn’t the same as usual. Many parents received the Child Tax Credit payments. Some people are also eligible for the Recovery Rebate Tax Credit if they did not receive a stimulus payment, or received a partial payment. This year’s tax deadline is Monday, April 18 because this year's Emancipation Day in Washington D.C. falls on Friday, April 15. |
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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).
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