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Summer Reading Starts Tomorrow! From June 1 through July 31, we encourage readers of all ages to expand their world through kindness, growth and community. Be creative, try new things, explore a new reading genre and find beauty in diversity. Join our online programs for kids, teens, and adults including live performers, virtual museum tours, STEAM, animals, magic, books clubs, and more. Visit our events calendar to stay updated on events. It’s fun and free! It’s easy to get started. Sign up or log in through Beanstack online and start logging your reading and activities. Earn a prize for registering, reading five books and completing one activity this summer. Prizes are available August 1st through 31st while supplies last. Happy reading!
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Summer Reading Programs for Kids and Families We are hosting a number of children’s programs during Summer Reading. The Kids' Art Club meets every other Tuesday at 3 p.m. starting June 1. Kids' STEAM Club meets on alternating Tuesdays at 3 p.m. starting June 8. Our LEGO Club meets on Fridays at 3 p.m. starting June 4. Join us on Facebook to participate. On Wednesdays at 3 p.m, join us for special live presentations. Learn about animals of the rainforest, or watch a magic show, or enjoy a puppet show. Please register for these Zoom events. Visit our calendar to see the entire lineup!
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Vacation Related Books & Activities for Kids The summer travel season is here! Road trips are fun, but it can get stressful without a little pre-planning. Our librarians have come up with great activities for kids to help break up the monotony of a long road trip. Check out these book suggestions and other activities in this blog. Camping is another great way to create family memories, explore the great outdoors and develop new interests. The library can help you plan your trip. Take a look at this blog to find books about camping activities, campfire cooking, and scary stories to read around the campfire.
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Virtual Museum Tour for Teens Explore the museum’s galleries virtually, while learning about Walt Disney’s early failures, the art of animation, good storytelling, and the technological innovations that made classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs possible.
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Living a Life of Luxury in the Last Days of Pompeii Join us on Saturday, June 12 for a virtual tour of the exhibit, including a look at frescos, mosaics, sculptures and decorated objects that adorned beautiful villas of ancient Rome, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Docent Beth Beisecker will transport us into the lives of the rich and famous Romans of the First Century A.D., as we explore how food and wine played a part in their lives.
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Grab & Go Meals Available in South County Visit the Morgan Hill or Gilroy Libraries on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 4-5 p.m. for grab and go meals via drive-up or walk-up contactless service. No registration is required. Meals are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Learn more here.
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Holiday Hours in June We want to let patrons know our libraries will be closed and services unavailable on Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and honors African American history. Our Online Library is available whenever you need it for eBooks, streaming movies and music, and much more.
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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 You can also text us: (833) 209-6600 |
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