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Celebrate the Year of the DragonThe Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival in China, or Seollal in Korea, or Tết Nguyên Đán in Vietnam is on Saturday, February 10. Billions of people around the world are getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, and so is SCCLD! Saratoga Library at 11:30 a.m. Cupertino Library at 12:30 p.m. Los Altos Library at 1:30 p.m. Milpitas Library at 4 p.m. Los Altos Library: February 5 at 3:30 p.m. Milpitas Library: February 7 at 4:30 p.m. Gilroy Library: February 8 at 4 p.m. Cupertino Library: February 10 at 2 p.m. Morgan Hill Library: February 21 at 3:30 p.m. Other Programs:
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Speaker Series Schedule ReleasedWe have an exciting lineup for virtual author events in February. Join us on Thursday, February 8 at 5 p.m. to hear from New York times bestselling author and #BookTok sensation Tessa Bailey! She will discuss the launch of her new sports romance, Fangirl Down. This book, out next month, is about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan. Register here. Bestselling author Jason Mott will discuss his recent novel, Hell of a Book. The book is deeply honest, at times funny, and goes to the heart of racism, police violence and the hidden costs exacted upon Black Americans and America as a whole. This author talk is on Tuesday, February 20 at 1 p.m. Register now. Kim Scott will discuss her book Radical Candor and will offer practical, tactical tips for how to solicit criticism, give praise and criticism, gauge how what you’re saying is landing, and more. This discussion is on Wednesday, February 28. Register now.
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Teen Panelist Application Deadline is This Week In addition, we are excited to announce that two lucky SCCLD teens will be selected as panelists to interview Ellen for this program! If you are a teen between the ages of 13-18, and reside in Santa Clara County, you are eligible to apply for the chance to be chosen. Fill out this application to apply. The last day to submit your application is this Wednesday, January 31. Panelists will be contacted by Friday, February 9 if they have been selected. |
Teen Career Day: Engineering Edition If you are, or you know a teen who is thinking about a career in engineering, we invite you to a special webinar on Wednesday, February 7 at 5 p.m. This virtual career day will feature three engineers (mechanical, environmental and technical program management) who will discuss their career paths and what they enjoy about their professions. |
The New Digital SAT ExamIf you know a high school student, or you are a high school student, thinking about taking the new digital SAT exam, we have an important webinar for you. Join us on Saturday, February 3 at 11 a.m. for a virtual presentation that offers information, tips, and strategies on how to get the best results taking the test. Please register here. In addition, the libraries carries a number of books to help students succeed. Our eResource, LearningExpress Library also offers test preparation help online. |
New Program: Asian Art Museum Art Series Talks We are excited to announce Santa Clara County Library District’s inaugural Asian Art Museum art talk series. Throughout the year, join us for six virtual programs. Before jet planes and smartphones, merchants, monks, pilgrims and militia spent months traversing perilous routes to carry luxury goods and innovative ideas thousands of miles across the globe. Learn about the ancient routes from the Mediterranean to the Pacific, including the Silk Road, and discover the historic transformations that resulted from these complex cultural exchanges. Other programs in the series include: |
New County Poet Laureate AppointedWe are pleased to announce San José resident Yosimar Reyes has been appointed as the eighth Santa Clara County Poet Laureate. This honorary position helps promote the art of poetry at local community events, including during National Poetry Month in April, and represents the County of Santa Clara County through outreach related to poetry. Reyes draws inspiration in his work from his personal experiences as an immigrant from Guerrero, Mexico and as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He has toured across the country delivering keynote addresses, writing workshops, and performing his one-man show, Prieto, a coming-of-age story about migration, sexuality and socio-economic struggle. You can learn more about the new Poet Laureate and upcoming poetry events at our libraries at sccld.org/poet/. There you will also find social media handles for Yosimar.
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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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