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Silicon Valley Reads Kickoff on Thursday We are kicking off Silicon Valley Reads 2025 this week! Join us virtually for a thought-provoking discussion about technology, humanity and our future with the featured authors Dr. Fei-Fei Li, Ray Nayler, and Charlee Dyroff in a conversation moderated by Sal Pizarro from the San Jose Mercury News. Over the next two months, look forward to nearly 200 free programs including author visits and discussion, interactive experiences, and more. View the full calendar and register for events at siliconvalleyreads.org/calendar. |
Storybook SCCLD Coming to Morgan Hill Our Storybook SCCLD construction is expanding to Morgan Hill! This children’s play space will be a magical environment that will reflect something special about the community. This play space will get kids excited about learning through play, while featuring different types of play that encourage early literacy skill building.
Installation will tentatively begin around Wednesday, February 12 and is expected to wrap up mid-April. Part of the children’s room will be closed during construction. Children’s materials will be available in the lobby and the front of the children's room.
We thank you for your patience, and we are excited to bring this innovative children’s space to Morgan Hill!
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New StoryWalk in Milpitas We are happy to announce our StoryWalks are coming to the City of Milpitas! A StoryWalk® includes pages taken directly from a children's book and installed along an outdoor path. As you walk down the path, you are encouraged to read and follow the story which is a great way to develop early literacy skills and promote physical activity with our youngest readers. Murphy Park in Milpitas is the latest city park to enjoy a StoryWalk. Other StoryWalk locations include Jack Fischer Park in Campbell, Community Park in Morgan Hill and Kevin Moran Park in Saratoga. StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Vermont. |
Summer Planning: The Value of Research Opportunities A student's extracurricular profile can be a significant factor in college admissions, speaking volumes to a student's intellectual curiosity, personal excellence, and character. Research internships have become an important part of the college admission process, and you can start building an impressive research resume as early as 9th grade. Joins us on Wednesday, February 5 at 5 p.m. for a presentation with Q&A by Tracy Luan, an experienced college admissions consultant and career coach. Luan will touch upon these topics: How do you identify a research opportunity that fits your interests? What steps can you take to develop important research skills over time while building that resume for college applications? |
Love is in the Air! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, on Friday, February 14. Romance novels have grown in popularity over the years. Check out some of the latest releases here. Drop by one of our libraries for some free Valentine’s (even anti-Valentine’s) crafts. Check out the schedule below: Valen’Zine’s Day Crafts for Kids: Feb 7 at 4pm Origami for Kids: February 13 at 4 p.m. Victorian Puzzle Purse Valentines: February 14 at 7 p.m. Valentine’s Day Cards (Teen & Adult program): January 29 at 7 p.m. Valentine Crafts for Kids: February 5 at 3 p.m. Teen Valentine’s/Anti-Valentine’s: February 10 at 4 p.m. Card Making Craft for Teens: Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. Paper Hearts for Adults: February 4 at 5 p.m. Movie Night: February 13 at 3:30 p.m. Healthy Relationships for Young Adults: February 14 at 4 p.m. If you can’t make it to any of our free programs, visit CreativeBug to access free arts and crafts videos. |
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Virtual Author Talks in FebruaryJoin Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts for a presentation on The Human Disease: How We Create Pandemics. This timely book explores how human traits and behaviors contribute to pandemic risk. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines, Sholts examines how our very humanity—from our biology to our social interactions—makes us susceptible to pandemics. Bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice will discuss his newest book, Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow.
Moon of the Turning Leaves is a powerful story of survival, resilience, and the enduring strength of Indigenous communities. Join journalist Lee Hawkins for a conversation about his memoir, I Am Nobody's Slave. This powerful book explores his family's legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience. Through meticulous research, including genealogical records and genetic testing, Lee uncovers a history of violence against his family, revealing the deep and lasting impact of racism on individuals and communities.
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Upcoming Silicon Valley Reads ProgramsDr. Pascal Lee is a planetary scientist who is associated with the SETI Institute, the Mars Institute, and the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. He will be joining us to talk about several different topics during Silicon Valley Reads. Are We Alone in the Universe: Where do we stand in our search for extraterrestrial life? What are our chances of detecting another civilization? While no signal has been identified to date, significant process has been made in understanding our odds of finding another advanced civilization. Milpitas Library: February 1 at 2 p.m. Los Altos Library: February 4 at 7 p.m. Saratoga Library: February 16 at 2 p.m. The Moon and Mars: Why and how will we explore these worlds? When we will go? Where will we land, what will we see, and what we will do? Who will go? Cupertino Library: February 8 at 11 a.m. Morgan Hill Library: March 18 at 5 p.m.
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Wildfire Safety TipsAs we’ve seen with the devastating fires in Los Angeles County, wildfires can happen at any time, anywhere. It’s important to be prepared if the unthinkable happens in your community. The County of Santa Clara’s Office of Emergency Management has a webpage dedicated to Wildfire Safety. Here you can find preparation tips such as hardening your home and creating defensible space, strengthening your financial capability by having multiple copies of all critical documents, and what to do in case of an evacuation. There is also advice on how to stay safe during a wildfire, which includes signing up for the County’s emergency alert system, AlertSCC. |
Keeping Kids Safe in the Car The Public Health Department will host community outreach events, safety seat inspection stations, and education classes on the correct use of child safety seats. By providing seats, hands-on training, and support, all families can access the knowledge and tools to keep their children safe. Check this website to find out if you are eligible. Details about outreach programs, safety seat inspections and educational classes will be posted there in the future. |
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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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