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Back to School Time! It’s back to school time for students across Santa Clara County. Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) libraries are ready to help students of all ages succeed. Be sure your student has a library card -- It’s the most important school supply! Students (and educators) can find books and research materials on different topics in our libraries, Bookmobile, and Online Library. Our librarians are ready to help patrons find the right resources, including those geared specifically toward students. Check out this blog that highlights some great free resources we offer to help students excel. One of them is Brainfuse HelpNow, which provides free daily online tutoring for grades K-12. Students can get help with math, science, social studies, English and language arts, test prep, and more. Tutoring is available in English and Spanish. Find it here. Students at participating public schools within our service area receive Student eAccounts, which allow them to access quality online information and resources. Students with eAccounts have access to dedicated Student Portals (elementary/middle and high school) which highlight and organize our online student resources according to school subjects for ease of use. Welcome back students, teachers, administrators, and families! |
Finding the Right Book We have a great eResource for students. There may be a time when your young reader needs to find books specific to their reading level that will challenge and help them thrive in school. Patrons can also ask our librarians for suggestions -- They are happy to help! |
Virtual Author Talk for Kids We invite kids to a virtual author talk with G. Neri on Thursday, August 20 at 4 p.m. The year is 1976 and America is throwing its 200th birthday party. What better way to celebrate than with an 8,000-mile road trip across 26 states? G. Neri recalls his family’s real-life trip in a station wagon from California to Washington, D.C. Young Greg is entranced by the variety of accents, strange foods, natural wonders, and historical attractions, from the Grand Canyon to the Statue of Liberty. He meets Civil War reenactors at Gettysburg, protesters in Philadelphia, pioneer wagon riders in Valley Forge, and his own rambunctious family. Please register to receive the Zoom link. |
College Admissions in the Age of Artificial Intelligence As generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in society, how are college admissions departments responding? What role, if any, has AI begun to play in their decision, and what are its appropriate uses in the application process? Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, August 18 at 5 p.m. to find the answers to these questions and more. Our presenter will provide valuable insights into these topics and help families better understand the evolving college admissions environment. Please register to attend this Zoom workshop. |
Last Call for Submissions The deadline to apply for the position of Santa Clara County Poet Laureate is this week. SCCLD is partnering with SVCREATES, with support from Poetry Center San José, to invite local poets to apply for the position of Santa Clara County Poet Laureate for 2027-28. The Poet Laureate is an honorary post that acts as an advocate for poetry, literature, and the arts, taking part in public readings and participating in civic events. Applications will be accepted through August 14, 2026, using SVCREATES’s online portal. Eligibility criteria and core duties for the Santa Clara County Poet Laureate can be found on our website, along with details about the application process. |
 Author Jen Fisher |
Special Author Event There are still spots available to hear from author Jen Fisher. An authority on workplace wellbeing, Fisher wrote the book, Hope is the Strategy. In it, she makes the case that hope isn’t naive optimism -- it is a practical, learnable skill, built on a sense of agency and the ability to see multiple paths forward that shapes how we lead teams, handle setbacks, and stay whole under pressure. Join us for a conversation to find out what it looks like to build hope as a daily practice. Author Jen Fisher Cupertino Library Monday, August 17 at 7 p.m. Thank you to the Santa Clara County Library District Foundation, the Cupertino Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Cupertino Library for sponsoring this program. |
Free English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Several of our libraries will be hosting free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in the coming weeks. Professional ESL instructors will lead the classes which meet twice a week for at least two months (check the schedule below). This class focuses on improving English speaking and listening skills. Please share this information with adults who would like to improve their English speaking and listening skills. Space is limited, so please register if you can attend all of the sessions. Please note: ESL assessments may be required before the classes start. Mondays and Wednesdays, August 17 – November 18, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 1 – November 5, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, August 17 – November 18, 6 – 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, August 31 – November 4, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Keep up English listening and speaking skills by joining one of our ESL Conversation Clubs, held in person in our libraries and online. Find additional ESL Resources on our website.
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Woodland Library Terrace and Native Habitat to Open Designed for families, students and neighbors, the terrace is a welcoming space to read, study and gather at Woodland Library. Neighbors will enjoy the shaded areas with tables and umbrellas, areas for chalk activities and games, and a native garden designed and created by GreenTown Los Altos. Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony: Woodland Library Terrace and Native Habitat Saturday, August 15 at 11 a.m. 1975 Grant Road Carpooling, biking and walking are strongly encouraged. Overflow parking is available nearby. A special thank you to the Los Altos Library Endowment for the generous contribution, donations, and collaboration, which makes this project possible. Thank you to the City of Los Altos for creating a shared community destination that supports learning and connection beyond walls.
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Get Important Alerts Stay ahead of emergencies and protect yourself and your loved ones. Signing up for AlertSCC is the first step toward emergency preparedness. Simply create an account and verify your address on the AlertSCC website. AlertSCC lets users receive vital alerts directly to your device, ensuring they are informed and prepared when it matters most. This includes weather emergencies like fires, earthquakes and bad weather, as well as public safety notifications. Information in AlertSCC is confidential and secure, and used only for alerting purposes.
If you are already signed up for AlertSCC and need to update your account information, log in to your account to make updates. Once you are signed up, AlertSCC allows you to add your parents, children, and friends' addresses to your profile to help monitor alerts.
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Join the Library with an Instant free eCardIf 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 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 live in Santa Clara County would like to keep your library card current, you can renew your library card online. If you live outside of Santa Clara County, or prefer to renew in person, please visit one of our libraries with ID to renew your card. For more information or to renew online, visit sccld.org/cardrenewal.
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We're here for youStaff is available to answer your questions Monday - Sunday (excluding holidays). Or text us at (833) 209-6600.
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