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A Library Card is Your Most Important School Supply! Many schools in Santa Clara County are gearing up for the next school year. The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) libraries are ready to help students of all ages succeed. Be sure your student has a library card! Students (and educators) can find books and research materials on different topics in our libraries, Bookmobile, and Online Library. Our librarians are ready to help patrons find the right resources, including those geared specifically toward students. Check out this blog that highlights some great free resources we offer to help students excel. One of them is Brainfuse HelpNow, which provides free daily online tutoring help for grades K-12 from 1 – 10 p.m. every day. Students can get help with English and language arts, math, science, social studies, test prep, and more. Tutoring is available in English and Spanish. Find it here. The Library has many additional resources to help students get ready for the new school year. We also have fun and helpful books for students about to start elementary and middle school. Students at participating public schools within our service area receive Student eAccounts, which allow them to access quality online information and resources. In fact, the students with eAccounts have access to dedicated Student Portals (elementary/middle and high school) which highlight and organize our online student resources according to school subjects for ease of use. We wish all students a successful school year! |
 Storybook SCCLD Play Space is Coming to Cupertino We are about to dive into our latest The Cupertino Library early learning play space, called Aquarium Adventure, will be an inclusive and joyful environment where children ages 0-10 will be motivated and excited about learning through play. This space fosters a passion for books and reading while providing valuable early literacy experiences that support grade level reading proficiency. Throughout this space, little learners will be introduced to words, colors, and sea creatures. No underwater adventure is complete without a submarine for imaginative play, to take them to a world under the sea. Find a quiet reading nook or test out your counting or find and seek skills as our guides, the SwimmerBots lead you through a playful, early learning adventure. While installation is underway at the Cupertino Library, there will be some partial closures. The Reading Room will be closed from Monday, August 18 to Sunday, August 24 for renovations. The Main Children's Room will be unavailable starting Monday, August 25. Children's materials and reference services will be relocated to the Reading Room. Children’s programs will continue to be held in the Children’s Program Room. The passport office will be moved upstairs to the Think Tank Meeting Room during construction; there should be no gaps in passport service hours. Completion is expected mid-October. This link will also help you keep track of installation at Cupertino Library. |
Finding the Right Book We have a great eResource for students this year. There may be a time when your young reader needs to find books specific to their reading level that will challenge and help them thrive in school. |
Switch 2 Games Now Available Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just curious to explore, our curated selection of titles offers something for everyone. From family-friendly adventures to multiplayer challenges, these games are designed to spark creativity, build problem-solving skills, and encourage collaborative play. Our circulating collection features a rotating lineup of popular and critically acclaimed Nintendo Switch 2 games. New titles are added regularly, so we encourage patrons to check back often for the latest additions. Standard loan periods and renewal options apply. |
Read a Romance This Month The romance genre has grown in popularity over the years, so it may not come as a surprise that romance novels have their own monthlong celebration. That happens to be August! This is a great time to pick up a romance novel. Put a hold on some titles right now: |
Discover the Art of Filmmaking We invite youth ages 4-14 to fun and interactive Claymation workshops. Led by industry experts, participants will gain hands-on experience in character development, storytelling, and stop-motion animation—all while exploring the creative process from a filmmaker’s perspective. This two-part workshop series includes: • Workshop 1: Students will design their own character, including visual details and a back-story • Workshop 2: Students will learn to animate their character and create a short Claymation film Completed films will be showcased at the Youth and Student Film segment of the upcoming Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, providing participants with the exciting opportunity to see their work on the big screen. Milpitas Library: Sundays, August 31 and September 7, 2 – 4 p.m. Morgan Hill Library: Wednesdays, August 20 & 27, 2 – 4 p.m. |
Financial Planning: Choosing the Right Senior Care Option Certified Financial Planner Larysa Prytula will discuss the pros and cons of each so that you can make an informed decision for yourself or your loved one. She will also cover the average monthly cost associated with senior care and how to pay for it. Note: This will be on Zoom, and you must provide an email address to receive the invitation. |
Help Us Grow Our Collection Are you looking for something specific in the Library collection that you can't find? Maybe a book in a newer edition, another format like an audiobook, or another language? Or maybe the title you want is not listed in the search results at all. You can submit a request to the Santa Clara County Library District using the Suggest a Purchase form available in your library account. These video tutorials can help guide you through the process. You will be able to track your requests within your library account. If approved, staff will automatically place a hold on the item for you. Library staff reviews and evaluates each request based on the Santa Clara County Library District Material Selection Policy. The average request takes two to four weeks to process. |
Snack Break at South County Libraries Morgan Hill and Gilroy Libraries will begin offering afterschool snacks to kids ages 0-18.
These snacks, offered Monday -- Friday, are free and available while supplies last. Gilroy Library will begin snack service on Wednesday, August 20 from 3 – 4 p.m. Snacks will be provided through May, except during school breaks and holidays. |
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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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