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Storybook SCCLD Play Space Grand Opening Children ages 0 to 10 will enjoy an aquatic themed world where they can explore and practice early learning skills. This space fosters a passion for books and reading while providing valuable early literacy experiences that support grade level reading proficiency. Throughout this space, little learners will be introduced to words, colors, and sea creatures of every shape and size with help from the SwimmerBot mascots. Check out these videos from our play spaces at Saratoga, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Milpitas Libraries to get an idea of what the play spaces look like and plan a visit with the little ones! |
New StoryWalk to Explore We are happy to announce a new StoryWalk® is now available for families to enjoy. Take a beautiful walk among the redwoods while enjoying a great read with your family at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy (7050 Miller Avenue). The featured title starting in October in Gilroy and Morgan Hill is Tiempo de Jugar (Time to Play) by Eva Mastrogiulio, which will be presented in a bilingual format. Gilroy is our fifth StoryWalk® location following Jack Fischer Park in Campbell, Kevin Moran Park in Saratoga, Murphy Park in Milpitas, and Community Park in Morgan Hill. Our Campbell, Saratoga and Milpitas StoryWalks are featuring I Am a Bird by Dana Walrath, so make sure to plan a visit! StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Vermont. |
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Read for the Record Celebrates 20 YearsThe annual Read for the Record campaign is a nationwide event that stresses the importance of building early literacy and language skills for every child, so that all children have the opportunity to enter kindergarten prepared to succeed. Every year, millions of adults and children around the world read the same book on the same day to raise awareness about literacy and access to high quality books. This year’s program is especially special as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. This year’s selected title is See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater and illustrated by Reggie Brown. The book illustrates the parallel between plant care and human development, sharing the wisdom that both children and seedlings need “water and air and sunshine. And space to grow.” To help mark this 20-year milestone, we are celebrating Read for the Record every week starting October 13, 2025 through February 26, 2026! Follow us on Facebook to see each week’s selected title.
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Enjoy More Resources from the New York Times The Athletic provides high-quality local, national and international news coverage of professional and collegiate sports teams. Wirecutter provides reviews and building advice for thousands of consumer products. Research recommendations to make informed decisions. Enjoy Games like The Crossword, Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections and more. Patrons also have access to NYT Cooking, a cooking guide and interactive kitchen tool with a diverse recipe collection. |
Teen Created Bookmarks Now Available Hot off the press! The winning art from our Teen Bookmark Contest are now available at the library.
We asked teens ages 12-18 to submit original bookmark designs centered around our Summer Reading theme, Level Up at Your Library. These teens delivered!
We want to congratulate all of the winners, and thank all of the teens who submitted their designs. |
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Celebrating the Festival of LightsDiwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, starts on Monday, October 20. This holiday is celebrated in parts of India as well as in Hindu, Jain, and Sikh communities worldwide. People decorate their homes with lights and temples with small earthenware oil lamps. They also exchange gifts, including sweets and greeting cards. Enjoy some of these free library programs: October 18, 2 – 4 p.m.: Diwali Celebration featuring crafts and henna art October 10, 4 – 5 p.m.: Art Therapy for Tweens: Paint your own diya (clay oil lamp) to take home. October 19, all day: Local artist Pooja Virkar will again create a rangoli in Cupertino Library's courtyard in celebration of Diwali. It will be available for viewing upon completion. Learn more about Diwali and the many cultural traditions practiced in India and the rest of South Asia on our Arts & Culture page. There you will find resources like CultureGrams, Cultures of the World, Gale Ready Reference eBooks, and Oxford Reference eBooks.
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Hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yosafzai We invite you to an exclusive conversation with activist and author Malala Yousafzai as she shares insights from her powerful new memoir, Finding My Way. Finding My Way is a candid exploration of friendship, first love, anxiety, and self-discovery. From nearly failing exams to getting ghosted and falling in love, Malala offers a refreshingly honest portrait of growing up in the spotlight. Her memoir is a moving reminder that true strength lies in embracing imperfection and staying true to yourself. Join us on Wednesday, October 22 at 4 p.m. for this online talk. Please register.
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Make Your Voice Heard There is still time to register to vote if you are a first-time voter, or if you have changed your name or political affiliation. The last day to register to vote is October 20. If you miss this deadline, you can still register through a Conditional Voter Registration at the Registrar of Voters’ Office or at any vote center. Early voting at the Registrar of Voters Office is Monday – Friday, October 6 – November 3 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Vote by Mail ballots are being sent out this week, so keep your eye on the mail. |
Celebrating Your Freedom to Read Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read and puts a spotlight on titles that have been challenged or banned. This year’s theme is “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” According to the American Library Association, the theme of Banned Books Week “reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.” The American Library Association has released the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024, which can be found here. It is SCCLD’s vision to create a world in which access to knowledge, resources, and opportunities is guaranteed to all. Everyone belongs at the library! And your SCCLD library card can connect you with information and help you discover new things. |
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Program Survey Underway Calling library patrons! We are asking you for a few minutes to take a quick survey about our programs, events, and activities.
We would like to know how to improve our programs and better serve our community. Even if you don’t attend our programs, we still want to hear what interests you! All responses will be kept confidential.
From now until the end of the month, please fill out the survey. Thank you for your time.
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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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