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April is Financial Literacy Month Financial Literacy Month was created to raise awareness to the importance of financial literacy and the need for effective financial education. Financial literacy is having the knowledge to manage your money and reach meaningful goals. The Smart Investing Guide on our website was developed for all ages and incomes, and for various financial goals, whether learning about basic banking, buying a car, or protecting against identity theft. We are also hosting two webinars for adults. Join us on Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. to learn the nuances of Social Security benefits and how they might impact your personal finances. Then on Saturday, April 22 at 3 p.m., families can learn about Intergenerational Wealth Transfer. Please register for these events. Online and telephone scams are increasing, and scammers keep finding new ways to take advantage of innocent people. SCCLD will be hosting a special series about how you can protect yourself and loved ones featuring Deputy District Attorney Erin West and Stanford Internet Observatory Researcher, Riana Pfefferkorn. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 19 at 11 a.m. at the Saratoga Library and Saturday, April 29 at 3 p.m. at the Cupertino Library. Financial literacy is also very important for teens. That is why we are teaming up with KeyPoint Credit Union to offer a three-part series on financial literacy in April. Topics include basic money management, understanding credit and making good money decisions. Learn more and register here. |
Celebrate Poetry in AprilAccording to the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. SCCLD is hosting a number of events this month. Find in-person and virtual poetry writing workshops with Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Tshaka Campbell. Campbell is also hosting an open mic night where teens can show off their talent and skills. We also have gatherings for poets and poetry lovers. Teens, stay tuned for details about our annual Teen Poetry Contest starting April 1. Details will be released on our Contests page and Facebook. Want to enjoy poetry online? Try out our free eResource, Granger’s World of Poetry. It is a great database featuring a number of poets and their works.
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Special Musical Performances Our Spring Family Concert Series starts next week! Join us for fun-filled, educational performances that promotes literacy skills in children ages 0-5. •Campbell Library presents Bingo Schmingo: Wednesday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m. •Cupertino Library presents Bingo Schmingo: Wednesday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. •Gilroy Library presents Baila Baila: Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. •Los Altos Library presents Baila Baila: Sunday, April 30 at 2 p.m.) •Milpitas Library presents Golden Acorn: Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. •Morgan Hill Library presents Baila Baila: Saturday, April 29 at 10:15 a.m. •Saratoga Library presents Bingo Schmingo: Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m.
Find all of our locations here. Click here to find additional resources on how to build and improve pre-reading skills in your child. |
Bookmobile Tour National Library Week is the third week of April, from the 23rd to the 29th. We are celebrating our libraries with our Bookmobile making special stops at all SCCLD libraries. Explore the Bookmobile, meet our staff, and do a fun craft or activity! •Saratoga Library: Saturday, April 8 at 11:30 a.m. •Milpitas Library: Monday, April 10 at 11 a.m. •Los Altos Library: Tuesday, April 11 at 11 a.m. •Campbell Express Library: Wednesday, April 12 at 11 a.m. •Cupertino Library: Thursday, April 27 at 11 a.m. •Morgan Hill Library: Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m. •Gilroy Library: Saturday, April 29 at 1:30 p.m. Find all of our locations here. We hope to see you at one of the libraries! |
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Easter is on Sunday, April 9 Looking for ways to have a festive Easter? Try out the library’s free online resource, CreativeBug for crafting, food ideas and instructions. You can stream thousands of online art and craft classes for all ages and skill levels. We also have hundreds of books and a number of DVDs and BluRays about Easter here. Our libraries will be closed and in person services unavailable on Easter Sunday, April 9. We will see you back on Monday, April 10. Our online library is available 24/7. |
The Economist is Now on PressReader The Economist magazine is a weekly publication that focuses on current affairs, international business, politics, technology and culture. Patrons can now access digital versions of this magazine through our eResource, PressReader. If you haven’t tried PressReader, it offers full copies of newspapers and magazines from 120+ countries with 60+ languages, including publications from Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and the United States. Try it today! |
re  Learn About the Overdrive App, Libby The OverDrive app for iOS, Android, and Windows 8/10 will be officially retired on Monday, May 1, 2023. We encourage all of our patrons to download OverDrive’s Libby app for ebooks, Audiobooks, digital magazines and videos. If you need help getting started, join us for a webinar on Wednesday, April 12 at 8 a.m. OverDrive staff will be available to walk you through getting started on Libby. Please register for this Zoom event. |
Access Ancestry Library One of our most popular library offerings are our online genealogy resources. This includes the well-known Ancestry Library, where you can search genealogical records and discover more about your family history. The database includes records from the U.S. Census, military records, vital and church records, directories, and more! Ancestry Library is only accessible within the library. We can show you how to get started from a library computer or your own device on the library's network during a webinar on Tuesday, April 18 at 12 p.m. Please register. |
Special Performances: Dave Rocha Jazz Group The Dave Rocha Jazz Group has been performing together for more than 20 years. Enjoy an eclectic mix of jazz standards, pop tunes and original compositions. No registration is required.
Saturday, April 1, 12 p.m. at Saratoga Library
Sunday, April 16, 2 p.m. at Cupertino Library
Saturday, April 22, 12:30 p.m. at Morgan Hill Library
Saturday, April 22, 3 p.m. at Gilroy Library
Can’t make it to a show? Explore our music streaming/downloading service, Freegal or Music Online: Jazz Library to start listening for free. Or stream world-class classic through modern jazz concerts on MediciTV. |
County Asks Residents to Report Storm Damage The County of Santa Clara is collecting damage information from residents to submit to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Community members may self-report property damages that happened as a result of the storms beginning on or after March 9, 2023. Please visit www.PrepareSCC.org/Flood to complete the survey. |
Understanding the MEHKO Ordinance A recently approved County ordinance will allow food entrepreneurs to legally prepare, cook, and sell food out of a private home kitchen. The Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) makes it easier for people to get into the food industry, as starting a brick-and-mortar restaurant or food truck can be expensive. Interested vendors need to apply for a permit on the Department of Environmental Health’s website. If you’d like to know more about the MEHKO Ordinance, several of our libraries are hosting a program about it. Visit Gilroy Library on Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. or Morgan Hill Library on Wednesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. to hear from a local sustainable food advocate who will explain the ordinance.There will be time for Q&A. Save your seat and register. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. |
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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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