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Silicon Valley Reads 2023 Theme and Books Released Silicon Valley Reads is celebrating a milestone in 2023 – it’s 20th anniversary! We are celebrating with some great reads and two months of free in-person and virtual programs. Over the last two years, when the world experienced a global pandemic, Silicon Valley Reads gave people hope for the future with themes like “Connecting” and “The Power of Kindness, Resilience and Hope.” It has become clear that in 2023, the community is ready to move forward. For our 20th anniversary, we will set off on a “Journey to New Beginnings.” The 2023 Journey to New Beginnings features three adult fiction titles: On Thursday, January 26th, 2023 we will host a free kickoff event with all three authors at the Visual & Performing Arts Center Theater at De Anza College in Cupertino. Throughout February and March, we invite you to participate in dozens of free programs for all ages. This includes author talks, panel discussions, educational events, demonstrations, performances, adult classes, activities for students, storytimes and an in-person art show. The complete schedule of events will be published in early January on the SiliconValleyReads.org website. We hope you can join us. Happy reading! |
=  Celebrate Día de los Muertos Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) starts on Tuesday, November 1. It’s a time to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have since passed. This celebration originated in Mexico but is a popular holiday throughout Latin America and in the United States. Several of our libraries are hosting sugar skull decorating programs. All materials will be provided. Take a look at the libraries’ program schedules. There are still a number of Halloween events happening until the end of the month. From movies to shows, crafts to a magician. Visit our online calendar for the full list. |
,  Participate in Our New Beanstack Challenge November is Family Stories Month, when we celebrate the histories and stories passed down from generations. Join us in participating in an online reading challenge for the month. Sign up through Beanstack, log your reading, and check out some of the featured activities. Find our recommended reads for children, teens and adults. |
Brainfuse HelpNow: Free Online Tutoring and More Our free digital resource Brainfuse HelpNow offers free online tutoring seven days a week. Students can get homework help on any subject from 1 – 10 p.m. every day. Spanish tutors are also available. We are offering a webinar on Wednesday, October 26 at 11 a.m. that will delve into the additional services that Brainfuse provides. This includes a writing lab, study resources, language help, financial aid help, and more. Register here. |
Coming to Cupertino Library: Herstory 2 Exhibit Based on the works by Dr. Chang C. Chen, Herstory 2: the Legal History of Chinese American Women focuses on the fight for rights by Chinese American women in the U.S. Supreme Court and State Supreme Courts. The book discusses landmark cases from 1912-2020, and covers topics including racial discrimination, sexual discrimination and gender inequality. The exhibit, which was curated by Dr. Chen, offers a rare look at the stories of the women behind the evolution of law that affects the rights of all of us. We also invite you to the opening event with Dr. Chen at Cupertino Library on Friday, October 28 at 11:30 a.m. in Community Room 201. This exhibit will be on display on the second floor of the library through January 2023. |
College Prep Workshop Extracurricular activity profiles can play a significant role in college admissions.
So how do you build one? How can you distinguish yourself from other applicants? Those questions and more will be answered in a virtual College Prep Workshop on Tuesday, November 15 at 5 p.m.
FLEX College Prep consultants will led the presentation and offer ways for you to showcase your passions and accomplishments outside of the classroom and stand out in an application.
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Special Virtual Event: Ramses the Great From now until next February, the de Young Museum in San Francisco is hosting the Ramses the Great & the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibit. Ramses II, also called Ramses the Great, was the most celebrated and powerful pharaoh of the New Kingdom, which was Egypt’s golden age. Ramses ruled for 67 years, erecting temples, obelisks and statues while also expanding Egypt’s empire. If you can’t make it to San Francisco, we’ve got you covered. On Tuesday, November 1, we are hosting a special virtual event where you can explore Ramses’ life, and learn about the marvelous treasures featured in the exhibit in a presentation led by a docent. Register here. |
 Exercise Your Right to Vote The General Election is in a little over two weeks away, on Tuesday, November 8.
Most of our libraries have official outside drop boxes where you can deliver your Vote by Mail Ballot. If you are near the Campbell Express Library, the drop box is at the Campbell Avenue parking lot. If you are near Cupertino Library, you can find a drop box outside of City Hall. Find other official drop box locations here.
For those who prefer to vote in person, the Auditorium at the Milpitas Library and the Community Room at Saratoga Library are serving as Vote Centers. Both locations will be open between Saturday, October 29 – Monday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Election Day, will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Our Services and Support Center in Campbell is also a Vote Center. People can cast their votes between Saturday, November 5 – Monday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Election Day from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Find additional Vote Centers here.
Monday, October 24 is the last day to register to vote. People who miss the deadline can complete a Conditional Voter Registration. |
Explore the Fall Colors Today The Gilroy and Morgan Hill Libraries offer nature daypacks to help children explore their backyard, local parks or county parks. These daypacks include binoculars, a compass, magnifying glass, first aid kit and different guides. Daypacks can be checked out for three weeks. Stop by the circulation desks at one of those libraries to pick one up today! Perhaps plan a trip to one of Santa Clara County’s parks! There is a new public reservation system that includes enhancements like online cancellations for reservation, pre-purchase daily boat launch and inspections for vessels, and more. Visit their website www.gooutsideandplay.org to plan your next adventure today! |
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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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