Image from opening of library. County Librarian Jennifer Weeks raises her left arm to announce that the library is open as a crowd of onlookers begins to make their way toward the entrance. There are two pilons of colorful balloons and event date, May 9.
The Campbell Library is Open!
 
Thank you to the more than 2,500 patrons who joined us Saturday, May 9 as we reopened the fully remodeled Campbell Library (watch). The joy of Campbell residents to have a new, beautiful, full-service library to enjoy was evident by the crowds who celebrated with us at the grand opening. From families exploring the new Dreamy Downtown play space to older adult patrons relaxing with a book next to our floor to ceiling windows, teens checking out manga, and patrons of all ages enjoying a great musical performance, there truly was something for everyone to enjoy. That is our goal every day at all of our libraries.
 
If you have not had a chance to see the library yourself, please drop by. It's open 7 days a week. Upcoming events include a Community Town Hall meeting with County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg on Wed., May 27 at 6:00pm, and a screening of the WWII drama Kintsukuroi on Sunday, May 30 at 11:00am, part of our celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month.
 
Welcome back to the Campbell Library!

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam with image of pair wearing matching colorful jumpsuits.
Time to Dance and Sing!
 
Kids are invited to have a great time reading, dancing and singing with husband and wife duo Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band at their last two shows of the season on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 in Cupertino and 24 in Gilroy. Kids can also check out storybooks written by Lucky like Paletero Man and La Guitarrista.
Mer-MAY party. Image of undersea world.
Party Under the Sea in Gilroy
 
Our librarians are creating a magical underwater world on Friday, May 29 for children 4-8 years old. Their Mer-MAY Party, or Fiesta del mar y sirenas, invites kids to explore the wonders of the deep blue through interactive stations designed to spark creativity and curiosity. There will be hands-on crafts and activities inspired by shimmering mermaids and ocean animals.

TEENS AND ADULTS

Chinese Medicine for Chronic Pain, presented by Doctor Julia Lee. Illustration of a person's back showing pain points in blue.
Get Help With Your Pain  

As we mark the second half of AANHPI Heritage Month we have two remaining sessions of Chinese Medicine for Chronic Pain in Los Altos on May 19 and Gilroy on May 30. Find out about ways of reducing pain and inflammation that may help with your chronic conditions.
You can also find balance and calm through Tai Chi at the Morgan Hill Library on May 23 at 10am or 26 at 7:00pm.
 
Hello Robo- Demonstration
 
Students from the Cupertino High School Robotics will demonstrate how their competition robot looks in action and explain what went into constructing their machine at the Cupertino Library on Friday, May 22. Attendees will also get a chance to play in a simulation.    

UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Explore Your China Roots
 
Join us virtually for an online training on our My China Roots resource at 11 AM on Wed., May 20. Please register.
 
This powerful new research tool tool includes records in both English and Chinese including Census, immigration, Chinese Exclusion Act, community directories, burial and genealogy. 
Flowers and Gardening Tools on Table
Let's Get Our Hands Dirty
 
May is a great time to spend time in our gardens and grow things. Join Los Altos Library's Gardening for Biodiversity event on Thursday, May 28 and learn about native plants that will attract beneficial insects and animals. Milpitas Library has a Grow for Monarchs class for teens by teens on Saturday, May 30 about maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Participants of this event can take home a ceramic clay pot craft with plant seeds.

MORE FROM THE LIBRARY 
Tune in Sun., May 31 for the Live Interview with George Takei

A reminder that on Sun., May 31 all of SCCLD’s community libraries will live stream an interview with actor, activist and author George Takei about his book, They Called Us Enemy. Takei tells the story of being sent as a child to an internment camp for Japanese Americans during WWII. One Book, One Coast unites library systems and patrons from the northernmost region of Washington State to the southern tip of California in a shared celebration of literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse. Please join us!
Vote at the Library
 
Five of our libraries, plus our Service and Support Center, are hosting Vote Centers for the June 2 State Election. All of our libraries also feature ballot drop off boxes. Full list. 
Early Voting Locations. Cupertino, Gilroy, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga Libraries, along with the Services & Support Center in Campbell, are listed as Vote Centers from May 30 through June 2 (election day).
GET A LIBRARY CARD OR RENEW YOUR CARD ONLINE
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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). 
 
An eCard gives you full access to our Online Library
services, including eBooks, streaming movies, and more.
 
 
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.
 
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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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