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Keep Up Your Summer Reading Game! Get in the game and take a spin through the pages of a mystery, learn to code video games, explore a good book full of twists and turns, and meet fascinating characters along the way. Our program this year offers something for every reader, whether they are adults, teens, or children. Join us for events including special performances, book clubs, and more. Check our calendar here. It’s free and fun for all ages! Start your adventure and log in or register on Beanstack. Earn a prize for reading five books and completing an activity. Level Up at Your Library runs through July 31. Completion prizes are available starting Thursday, August 1, while supplies last. Register now and check out our free programs and recommended reading at sccld.org/summer. |
The Best Books for Each Grade Parents and caregivers may be wondering what are the best books for kids to read. We have great news – our librarians have created “Great Books” for each grade. Check them out: If young readers need help finding these books or want to know more about other good books, just ask a librarian. |
Explore Our Storybook SCCLD Play Spaces! Let’s go on a trip this summer and enjoy such sites as the Redwood Romp, Trusty Trails, Earthen Excursion and Railway Rollick. You won’t have to go far –these attractions are in our libraries! These early learning play spaces invite kids ages 0-10 to practice different types of play that will help them develop skills they need to be successful learners. Kids can test out their balance skills and go down a slide. Both activities help them control body movement, which is important for developing coordination, eye tracking, and focus, promoting active play. Our interactive stations offer imaginative and interactive play, developing storytelling and cooperation skills. Babies and toddlers have their own area for sensory play with opportunities for developing fine motor skills. There are also reading nooks to relax and enjoy quiet play. Throughout each space, there are literacy activities to promote reading and learning. The early learning play spaces at Cupertino, Los Altos and Campbell Libraries are coming this fall. Stay up to date with construction updates here. |
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Online Resource RetiringWe want to let patrons know that our eBook service, cloudLibrary, will be retired on Tuesday, July 1. Patrons who have items on loan or on hold through cloudLibrary will lose access to the titles as of July 1. All titles currently available through cloudLibrary are being migrated to OverDrive. You can check out or place a hold through the Libby app to access eBooks. Our Online Library also offers Hoopla, which allows patrons to download eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music and TV instantly. If patrons need assistance, there are video tutorials available to help navigate these resources.
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Level Up Your Video Game Knowledge Enjoy an interactive presentation about the history and evolution of video game art and science, as seen through Nintendo’s iconic “Mario” character. Following the presentation, you are invited to get hands-on with a range of classic video game consoles featuring nearly 5 decades of games starring Mario. - Los Altos Library on July 12 at 2 p.m. - Gilroy Library on July 26 at 2 p.m. - Cupertino Library on August 9 at 2 p.m. - Saratoga Library on September 13 at 2 p.m. |
Upcoming Magic Shows Experience magical wonder during several upcoming magic shows at the library! Gilroy Library: Magician Brian Scott: July 12 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.* (*This performance is sensory-friendly, with lights kept at a consistent level, reducing loud noises, and limited performer-audience interaction.) |
Celebrate the 4th of July Safely According to the Santa Clara County Fire Department, the safest and most effective way to prevent fireworks-related injuries is to leave all fireworks displays to trained professionals and attend an outdoor public display if available. Take a look at the upcoming shows. Have a happy and safe Independence Day! |
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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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