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Summer Reading 2026 is Winding Down Our Summer Reading Program, Plant a Seed, Read, ends on Friday, July 31. If you have read five books and completed one activity this summer, stop by the library to pick up your prize. Prizes are available starting August 1, while supplies last. We also have a few exciting prizes for people who are registered for Summer Reading! - San Francisco Giants Summer Reading Ticket Vouchers drawing for 2 View Reserve Seats. They must be redeemed by August 31.
- Free tickets to “Brick Blast,” a huge Lego fan convention that features massive Lego builds, interactive displays, and activities for all ages. The convention takes place on Saturday, August 22.
To be eligible to win these prizes, you have to be registered for Summer Reading. Winners will be notified by email on Tuesday, August 4 and must pick up their prizes at the library by Sunday, August 9. We want to thank all our patrons who participated in this year’s Summer Reading program. We’ve had fun growing with you all, sprouting new ideas with great books, and planting seeds of learning and creativity! |
Learning Coding Through the Power of Play Level up your video gaming and coding skills with our online resource, CodeCombat. It is a fantasy game that teaches coding skills to kids ages 9+. Choose your hero, collect gems, and defeat enemies as you make your way through this fantasy game that teaches Python, JavaScript, C++, and other coding languages! Master Web Development or Game Development with over 500 levels that teach new ideas, build on existing concepts, and challenge you to think outside the box. CodeCombat uses typed code, not drag-and-drop blocks. This real experience will accelerate learning of essential computer science concepts and allows for flexibility and creativity for the user to apply problem-solving skills. |
Free Books for Kids Ages 0-5 This program provides a free, age-appropriate book each month to children aged 0-5 in Santa Clara County. Books and registration forms are available in English as well as bilingual English/Spanish versions. Children who participate in the program are 4x more likely to demonstrate stronger emerging literacy skills like vocabulary and phonological awareness*. Include reading in your summer fun this year and help your little ones build early literacy skills! *Global study of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (2025) |
Special Author Event Author Jen Fisher is a global authority on workplace wellbeing. In her book, Hope is the Strategy, Fisher 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 about 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. |
Introduction to Freegal Music Freegal Music is our free music service which offers downloading or streaming access to more than 18 million songs from 200 different genres. The collection also features music videos and audiobooks.
Join us on Wednesday, August 5 at 11 a.m. for an online demonstration where participants will learn how to access Freegal, use its features and get comfortable navigating both the website and app. Discover how Freegal Music can help you enjoy your favorite music for free and listen to new artists.
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Opioid Overdose Training Santa Clara County Library District, in partnership with Santa Clara County Public Health, is offering training on how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to safely administer the nasal spray Naloxone (commonly known as Narcan).
The training will include signs of an overdose, administering Naloxone, an overview on Fentanyl and resources from the Public Health Department Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Program
Participants who complete this one-hour training will be given a free limited number of Naloxone dosages (while supplies last).
Please register for one of these programs:
Campbell Library: August 5 at 2 p.m.
Cupertino Library: August 12 at 2 p.m.
Saratoga Library: August 19 at 2 p.m.
Los Altos Library: September 2 at 3 p.m.
Milpitas Library: September 16 at 3 p.m. |
Cookbook Now Available We have great news! Copies of the cookbook are now available in our collection. Place a hold here. There are also copies available in the nonfiction sections of our libraries and Bookmobile. Inside you will find an assortment of delicious recipes from multiple cultures and traditions. Bring something new and delicious to your next family or community event! |
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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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