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Start 2021 With a Clean Slate: SCCLD Goes Fine Free! The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is happy to announce the elimination of late fines for all SCCLD materials, including books, magazines, music, and movies. While SCCLD has not charged late fines for children’s materials for years, the new change covers materials for all ages. Existing late fines will also be forgiven, so patrons can start the year with a clean slate. Patrons may not see existing fines removed from their accounts until later in the month. Fees for lost items will remain, and the processing fees have been reduced for most items. Please see our policy for details.
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Baby Sign Language Join us on Wednesdays in January at 11 a.m. for Baby Sign Language. Led by Miss Stefanie, this class will teach baby signs, based on American Sign Language, that you can use to read and sing to your baby. These 30-minute classes will be streamed on Facebook.
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New STEAM Club Schedule The Kid’s STEAM Club is back in January. Join us every other Tuesday at 4 p.m., starting on January 12. We will be working with everyday objects from marshmallows and marbles to cars and catapults!
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Be-You-Tiful Be Free Writing Contest Students in grades 6-12 living in the Bay Area are invited to send in a poem or essay that addresses self-acceptance, mental health, social media, or body image. The ultimate goal of the contest is raising awareness about topics often stigmatized, encouraging youth to speak out and share ideas towards a solution. Entries will be accepted through March 5, 2021. The writers of the top three poems and essays could win up to $300!
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Youth Poet Laureate Program Santa Clara County will announce its first Youth Poet Laureate, will it be you? They are looking for talented teen writers to join their community of young poets. The Laureate will, and the finalists are invited to, serve as ambassadors for literacy, arts and youth expression with ongoing opportunities for performances, projects and peer support. The Laureate will earn an educational scholarship. Learn more here.
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Free ESL Classes Start in February SCCLD is offering FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, via Zoom, beginning on February 8, 2021. The classes meet twice a week through mid-May, Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 pm - 5 pm. To sign up, you must live in Santa Clara County. Call the Reading Program at 408-262-1349. Our ESL classes will help you improve your listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, and writing skills. They can help you: · Practice speaking English · Learn about American and international cultures · Continue to study English at a higher level · Begin a job training program · Improve your current job skills and/or get a better job · Achieve a high school diploma or GED program if you didn’t finish school in your native country · Get prepared to enter college
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Silicon Valley Reads Kick Off Event on January 28 Our annual community reading program, Silicon Valley Reads, kicks off later this month with a special event on January 28. This year's theme is about Connecting. The book selections highlight different ways people can stay connected during times of uncertainty. There are six featured titles for adults, and a number of companion books for children and teens. With titles and events around relationships, art, music, nature, food, animals, and books, you're sure to find opportunities to Connect through Silicon Valley Reads 2021. Visit our website to see the titles and learn more about the program.
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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. On a temporary basis during the COVID-19 crisis, eCards are available to all residents who live within Santa Clara County with a valid residential mailing address (P.O. Box not accepted).
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We're here for you Monday - SaturdayStaff is available to answer your questions from 10 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays). Account Questions: (408) 540-3945 Ask a Librarian: (408) 540-3947 Prefer to use text? Text us at our new number: (833) 209-6600.
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