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Lobby Service Starts Monday Starting Monday, March 8, most Santa Clara County Library District locations will offer lobby service, in addition to contactless curbside service. These options are offered at the Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga Libraries Monday-Saturday. Please note: Campbell library will continue offering curbside and walkup service. Lobby service allows patrons to enter libraries to pick up holds, browse limited book and movie collections, or pick up a book bundle to discover something new. No appointment is needed to enjoy lobby service, and patrons are asked to keep their visit to 10 minutes to allow as many patrons as possible, to safely enjoy this service. Visitors who enter the library must be COVID-19 symptom free, wear a face covering and maintain social distance. Hand sanitizer is available as they enter and exit the library. Each library has self-service machines for patrons to check out items. Patrons will need to have their library card with them, or know their library card number and PIN to use the self-check machines. If you do not remember your PIN, please call (408) 540-3945 before using lobby service. Patrons may still make an appointment for curbside service, where a staff member will bring items out to a patron’s vehicle. Appointments can be made online or by phone at (408) 540-3947. See hours and full schedule here. We look forward to seeing you at the library! |
Track Your SVR Reading You and your family can still connect with us during Silicon Valley Reads. Read one of the ten selected books, which share stories of connecting through art, music, books, nature, food, animals and relationships. Participate by registering in Beanstack and enrolling in SVR. Log one book that you’ve read and complete the “Write Your Thoughts” activity. That’s it! We are also offering events throughout the month centered on the theme of Connecting. Explore our calendar online. |
Humorous Children's Books Kids love books that make them laugh. Funny books can also be a great way to encourage and engage with a reluctant reader. Librarian Marsi has created a booklist of new humorous picture books that you can enjoy with the young reader in your life. |
SVR Virtual Author Visits We have two special Silicon Valley Reads Author Visits coming up. Join us on Thursday at 6:00 p.m., for a virtual conversation with featured Silicon Valley Reads author, Fanny Singer, who wrote the selected book, Always Home. She will talk about growing up in the sights and smells of the famed Chez Panisse in Berkeley. Then on Saturday at 3:00 p.m., we invite you to hear from award-winning author Nikki Grimes as she talks about the selected Silicon Valley Reads book, Garvey’s Choice. Grimes will also be available to answer any online questions. |
Study for Your Next Career Path If you are interested in branching out in a new career, the Career Preparation Center by LearningExpress can help. Prepare your next move with their helpful study guides on professional exams, information archive on occupations, and classes on improving your workplace skills. |
Travel Program: Explore Japan Virtually Join hiking expert Seiji Kawamura on a 740-mile walk to visit 88 Buddhist temples as part of the Shikoku Pilgrimage on the island of Shikoku, Japan. An event of great importance to many, this pilgrimage has taken place for nearly 1,200 years!
Register to take part of this virtual program on Tuesday, March 16. |
Master Gardeners: Learn Water and Money Saving Techniques Learn how to save money with water wise gardening techniques on Tuesday, March 16. Master Gardener Anita Rosen will provide you with techniques to lower your water bill, cool down your yard and save our aquifers at the same time. Register for this class. If the class fills up, add yourself to the wait list and get a link to a recording of the program a few days later. |
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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. On a temporary basis during the COVID-19 crisis, eCards are available to all residents who live within Santa Clara County with a valid residential mailing address (P.O. Box not accepted). |
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We're here for you Monday - SaturdayStaff is available to answer your questions from 10 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays). Account Questions: (408) 540-3945 Ask a Librarian: (408) 540-3947 You can also text us: (833) 209-6600 |
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