Distinguished Author Mitch Albom Returns to Santa Clara County 
We are proud to announce the return of Distinguished Author Mitch Albom. The acclaimed writer continues to publish compelling works that captivate audiences. We invite residents to hear from Albom and learn more about his new book, Twice, at our upcoming Distinguished Author Series, Twice the Wisdom: Mitch Albom Returns on Thursday, November 13 at
7 p.m. at the Campbell Heritage Theatre in Campbell.
 
Twice explores second chances, telling the story of a man who dares to explore how unchecked desires might mean losing what he has had all along. At its core, Twice is a love story that will have readers think, weep, and overflow with emotion and love. The book will be released on October 7, 2025. 
 
Participants can purchase a copy of the book, Twice, at the talk and have it signed by Albom. Due to the expected popularity of the book signing, we ask participants to refrain from bringing supplemental items or books other than Twice for autographs.
 
Please register in advance at sccld.org/authorseries/
 
Check out Albom's other books, such as Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, and The Little Liar at the library. 

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Book Clubs for Kids
Several of our libraries host book clubs for young readers. The book selections are age appropriate and fun. The book clubs offer a chance to make new friends, learn about others’ perspectives and enjoy a craft or activity together. Have your young reader register and get started!
 
Book Bugs Club (Grades 2-3): September 16 at 4 p.m.
Page Turners Book Club (Grades 4-5): September 17 at 4 p.m.
To Be Read Book Club (Grades 6-8): September 23 at 4 p.m.
TK-1st Grade Book Club: September 24 at 4 p.m.
 
Bookworms Book Club (Grades 2-3): September 24 at 3 p.m.
Bookdragons Book Club (Grades 4-5): September 24 at 4:30 p.m. 
Educational Entertainment 
Our Online Library offers much more than books. Try some of our other educational opportunities.  
 
Kanopy Kids allows viewers to enjoy educational & engaging videos for children, including kids' movies and TV shows, animated storybooks, classic fairy tales, & much more. Kanopy Kids offers unlimited credits for children’s videos.
 
Hoopla not only offers eBooks, Audiobook and comics. The Movies and Television collection has popular children’s movies and tv series, including PBS shows. 

TEENS AND ADULTS

National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is coming up on Tuesday, September 16.
 
Several of our libraries are offering opportunities for people to register to vote on that day. Stop by:
Cupertino Library: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Los Altos Library: 12 – 1 p.m.
Gilroy Library: 1 – 7 p.m.
 
If you can’t make it in person, you can register online. Find the link and additional voter information on our website: https://sccld.org/voting_resources/
 
New Online Resources
We have two new online resources to share with patrons.
 
ConnectWell is comprehensive consumer health information portal containing content by leading health information providers.
 
Find articles on common diseases and conditions, surgeries and procedures, drugs and supplements, nutrition, fitness, parenting, safety, and workplace issues. Try it out here: https://sccld.org/resource/connectwell/
 
ChiltonLibrary is our new online automotive resource for repair, maintenance, and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs!
 
This online service provides step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, diagrams, and multimedia.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Contributions
National Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off next Monday, September 15. We encourage people to recognize Hispanic and Latino history and culture, as well as the many contributions made to United States history and culture by Hispanic American communities. 
 
Enjoy these books and films highlighting the Hispanic experience. In addition, we have a number of programs celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Here are a few of them: 
 
Latinx Rock From the 1950s to the 1980s at Morgan Hill Library: Saturday, September 20 at 2 p.m.
 
ABC's of Lowriding & Mini Mural Art Workshop for Kids at Gilroy Library: Tuesday, September 30 at 4:30 p.m.
 
October 2 at 11 a.m.
 
¡Viva! at the Library Featuring Singer/Songwriter Diana Gameros:
Morgan Hill Library: Saturday, October 4 at 11 a.m.
Gilroy Library: Saturday, October 4 at 2 p.m.
Los Altos Library: Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m.
 
MORE FROM THE LIBRARY
 
The Benefits of Play
Our Storybook SCCLD interactive spaces were designed to support learning through play - the natural way children learn!
 
Children need to build essential skills early on to become successful readers. The library provides opportunities that support the five simple practices to get every child ready to read: Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing, and Playing. 
 
Check out this blog and explore the ways kids learn through play at the library:
-Active Play
-Quiet Play and Pre-Reading Activities
-Imaginative Play
 
The Redwood Romp children's play space at Saratoga Library, Trusty Trails at Morgan Hill Library, Earthen Excursion at Gilroy Library and Railway Rollick at Milpitas Library have all opened. Installation is underway at Cupertino and Los Altos Libraries. 
 
Check out these videos to get an idea of what the play spaces look like and plan a visit with the little ones! 
 

A young patron at the
Railway Rollick Interactive Space at Milpitas Library
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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). 
 
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