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Join Silicon Valley Reads 2022 We are one month into our annual community reading program, and there is still so much more of Silicon Valley Reads to enjoy! Three memoirs that embody the theme of The Power of Kindness, Resilience & Hope, have been selected: There are dozens of events scheduled for the month of March. This includes author visits, book discussions, arts & crafts, storytimes, mental health panels and conversations, and much more. Find the full schedule of events and register online here. One of March’s big events is a virtual author visit with featured author Richard Lui. His memoir is about the difficult decision he had to make -- leaving his dream job as a network anchor and return to San Francisco to care for his father. He ultimately learns how small choices toward selflessness can lead to a more satisfying life. Thank you to the Los Altos Library Endowment for supporting this program. Please register for this event. People of all ages are invited to join our Reading Challenge. Register on Beanstack, read and log one book, and complete an activity. It’s that easy! |
March is Women's History MonthWomen’s History Month is observed every March by presidential proclamation. It is a time to honor women’s contributions in American history. This year’s theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” According to the National Women’s History Alliance, it is “a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic, and also a recognition to the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history.” |
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Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten We are offering a virtual workshop series for parents and caregivers to help their little ones get ready for kindergarten. Join us for fun, educational, and interactive virtual workshops led by early childhood educator Dr. Gerardo Lopez. Dr. Lopez will discuss and demonstrate activities that parents and caregivers can do with children to help prepare them for kindergarten. Please register for this events, all which start at 11 a.m. |
Read Across America The annual Read Across America event is on Wednesday, March 2. Organized by the National Education Association, the aim of the day is to encourage children and their parents and caregivers to read, as well as celebrate the joy of reading. It’s never too early to introduce young ones to books. Sharing books with your children or grandchildren will create a love of reading which will last a lifetime. Our librarians have curated several booklists for young kids on our website. Here you can find their recommendations based by age and subject. We have additional recommendations based on grade level, different topics, even read-alikes. |
New eResource Available Today Britannica Library offers the same quality of information with a similar interface that is helpful to everyone, including adults. With this new research tool, users are able to find a variety of articles, biographies, images and videos. Try it out today! |
Explore Our Past Have you tried our free eResource, DigitalReel? This resource offers a complete digitalization of microfilmed Santa Clara County newspapers owned by our library district. Discover newspaper articles from Campbell, Gilroy and Saratoga from as early as 1895! Join us on Wednesday, March 16 at 10 a.m. to learn more about the DigitalReeL. This 30 minute session will include information about how to access this resource, the difference between accessing this resource from home or at the library, how to navigate the system and a Q&A session. Register here. Find additional resources to help you discover more about the past on our Genealogy page. This includes Ancestry Library and HeritageQuest Online. |
Choosing the Right College High school students thinking about college and their parents are invited to a special virtual event on Tuesday, March 8. Learn how to find a college that fits, the admissions process, and how to decide on a major. We will have two college counselors presenting on the topic, as well as two current college students talking about their experiences with the process. |
SED Talk for Teens: A Greener Future Our next SED Talks for Teens is scheduled for Saturday, March 19.
A Greener Future will showcase speakers giving TED-style talks about environmental topics. This includes a high school student who is a devoted youth climate policy advocate on environmental justice, clean energy, wildfire, farmers’ rights and the global water crisis. We will also hear from the outreach coordinator for West Valley Collection and Recycling about sustainable ways to reduce landfill-destined waste.
Please register for this Zoom event. |
Virtual Author Visit with Christine PaikWe still have spots available for our special virtual event with featured Silicon Valley Reads children’s author Christine Paik. Join us on Thursday, March 3 at 4 p.m. on Zoom, where 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 also 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. An outline can be printed on paper, and you can use watercolors and fabric scraps to make your own design. |
Hear from Featured Author Adib Khorram Teens! Join us for a special Silicon Valley Reads virtual event on Thursday, March 3. Hear from award-winning author Adib Khorram, whose book, Darius the Great is Not Okay, is a companion piece for this year’s Silicon Valley Reads. It tells the story of Darius who travels to Iran to meet his grandparents, but it is their next-door neighbor who changes his life. |
Alice Neel: People Come First Take a virtual tour of the latest exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.
Join us on Tuesday, March 15 to explore Alice Neel: People Come First. Learn more about this American artist whose work testifies to the diversity, resilience and passion of the people she encountered in New York City, and see some of her pieces. Alice Neel: People Come First is the first comprehensive West Coast museum survey of her work and will be on display from Saturday, March 12-Sunday, July 12.
Register for our free event here. |
Connecting with Nature Stay connected with nature and build resiliency during a special virtual event on Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m.
Learn how MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District preserves are kept in a natural condition to protect the environment and wildlife habitat. Midpen’s year-round programming also connects people to nature through enriched experiences, including environmental interpretation, docent-led activities and volunteer opportunities.
Please register for this event. |
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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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