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The Spookiest Time of Year! Get into the Halloween spirit with help from the library! We are your one-stop shop for creating Halloween costumes and crafts, and cooking up something scary good and delicious. Try out our free online resource, CreativeBug, to find crafting videos. We also have a booklist that can help you find what you need for making costumes, decorating your house, carving pumpkins and more Halloween fun. Halloween is the most popular holiday among many of our library staff, so patrons can expect and enjoy free, fun programs planned throughout the month. Check out our calendar for Halloween themed programs. We wish you a safe and happy Halloween! |
StoryWalk Celebration We are celebrating our latest StoryWalk® installation in Gilroy. 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate the featured StoryWalk® story, Tiempo de Jugar (Time to Play) by Eva Mastrogiulio, which is presented in a bilingual format. We will mark the occasion with fun, songs, and stories for families to enjoy. We hope to see you there! |
Finding the Right Book at the Right Level It can be challenging to get a child to read. We have online resources that can help families find books that can interest and excite young readers. NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Use your favorite books and authors to find new adventures! If you can't think of a book you've liked in the past, simply choose a topic of interest and explore lists of recommended books. NextReads lets users select favorite book genres and receive customized booklists by email. Once you find a suggested read, make sure it is the right level by checking the Accelerated Reader Book Finder to check readability. |
New Genealogical Resource Your SCCLD library card gives you access to free resources that can help you learn about your family history. During Family History Month, we are proud to introduce a brand new genealogical eResource, My China Roots. Here you can explore records of ancestors going back centuries. Try it out today! In addition, visit our Genealogy page to find additional resources such as: Ancestry Library lets users search genealogical records and discover more about your family history. Databases include records from the U.S. Census, military records, court and vital records, directories, passenger lists, and more. Fold3 Library Edition provides access to a growing collection of U.S. military records from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, including stories, photos, and personal documents of those who served. Digital ReeL offers access to SCCLD’s microfilm collection of historical local newspapers, digitized for enhanced access and searching capabilities. Please note: Some of these resources can only be accessed in-person at the library. |
Early Voting in Libraries The General Election is in just over two weeks, on Tuesday, November 4. The library has several ways to help voters cast their ballots. Vote by Mail ballots are out, and most of our libraries have official ballot drop boxes outside of the libraries. Patrons in Campbell can find a ballot box at the Community Center near the Campbell Express Library. Voters can find additional drop box sites here. Starting November 1, early in-person voting begins at Gilroy, Milpitas and Saratoga Libraries. The hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on November 1 – 3. Election Day hours are 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. The deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 20. For people who may miss the deadline, they can still conditionally register to vote. Please see how the process works here. Voters who would like to view the voter guide, and official voter information for the upcoming election can visit our Voting Resources page. |
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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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