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Limited Edition Bay FC Library Cards Coming Soon! We are kicking off National Library Card Sign-up Month with a big assist from the Bay Area’s new National Women’s Soccer League team, Bay FC. Two original library card designs featuring the team’s logo will be available at all SCCLD libraries and Bookmobile for free to both new and existing patrons starting on Sunday, September 1. Every September, as the new school year starts, the American Library Association and libraries nationwide celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month. We want to make sure every child, teen and adult has their very own library card. Supplies of the new Bay FC cards are limited, so don't wait and miss out! A free SCCLD library card is valid at any of our eight locations, the Bookmobile, and the entire Online Library. Do you know someone who needs a library card? Find SCCLD library card applications here or stop by any of our libraries. Find some biographies and memoirs about female soccer players here, and enjoy these children's titles as well! |
Introducing the Revamped Student PortalsAs the school year gets underway, we want to let patrons know there’s a place where all of our Student eResources can be found all in one place! Our Student Portals are a one-stop shop for all of your student’s educational and entertainment needs. Find homework help, online tutoring and a number of eBooks, movies and music all in one place. These portals are available to students attending K-12 schools within the Library District. Give it a try today! |
International Literacy Day is Sunday, September 8The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) created International Literacy Day to bring awareness to the importance of literacy for people of all ages around the world. Here are some great ways to celebrate: -Write a letter to a friend of family member -Read a book that was turned into a movie -Write a short story or poem -Swap a book with a friend -Volunteer to help a child with homework (ask a librarian about Homework Help) -Volunteer to tutor an adult in reading and writing (please visit our Reading Program page) -Stop by your library to pick up a bookmark that you can color and use. SCCLD offers literacy resources for all ages. Learn more at sccld.org. |
September is National Preparedness Month Sign up for AlertSCC, Santa Clara County’s official emergency alert and warning system. Notifications may include fire, earthquake, severe weather, and crime. You can also find instructions on what to do during an emergency. Make a plan by sitting down with your loved ones and learning about the types of threats that may occur in your area and what to do before, during, and after they occur. Build emergency supply kits that can help you survive on your own until help arrives. You should have a “go bag” and “stay kit.” Don't forget to pack supplies for your four-legged family members too! Once you all set, help family, friends, and neighbors get prepared also. Find additional preparedness resources from the Office of Emergency Management here.
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Learn About Life on the TrailJoin us for an in-person talk with the @thruhikers, Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger. These long distance hikers have chronicled their backpacking adventures along the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Northwest Circuit on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. They have just released a book, Thruhikers: A Guide to Life on the Trail, which they share experiencing exploring the outdoors. The book is packed with advice, technique, gear recommendations and recipes. If you’d like to start exploring the outdoors locally, make sure to stop by the library first! We have free vehicle-entry passes to County and State Parks available for checkout.
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Webinar About Digital SAT Exams Are you a high school student or parent of a student thinking about taking the new digital SAT exam? Join us on Tuesday, September 3 at 6 p.m. for an insightful webinar where we'll break down the intricacies of the revamped Digital SAT. Discover essential tips, strategies, and insights on how to excel in this digital format, ensuring you're fully prepared to conquer the test and achieve your college dreams. This webinar will be held on Zoom. Please register with your email to receive the Zoom login the day before the event. |
American Beauty: An Art Talk American Beauty: The Osher Collection of American Art celebrates one of the most transformative gifts of art in the history of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
The collection assembled by Bernard and Barbro Osher spans the years of 1848 to 1960 and reflects an exceptionally dynamic and complicated period in American culture.
Along with works by John Singer Sargent, Georgia O’Keefe, and Winslow Homer, the collection also includes thirteen significant American artists who will be represented in the permanent collection of the Fine Arts Museums for the first time. The exhibit runs through October 20, 2024 at the de Young in San Francisco.
Join us for a virtual tour of this exhibit. It’s on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. Please register. |
988: Hope Has a New Number The County of Santa Clara’s 988 lifeline offers critical mental health services. 988 can support anyone experiencing emotional or mental health distress and substance use crises. Loved ones and others can also call 988 if they are concerned for someone else.
The lifeline now has new text and chat functions that gives those in need more ways to access help. People can either text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org/chat/.
The 988 service is free, anonymous, and confidential, unless law enforcement or medical emergency response is needed. If law enforcement or medical services are needed, the counselor will ask for contact information so responders can help. 988 is staffed with trained counselors 24/7. They will work with you to understand what you need and support you. Language interpretation is available in more than 200 languages.
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Entries Close on August 31 There are still a few more days to enter our drawing and win one of two Family 4-packs of tickets to see Kidz Bop perform live at Shoreline Amphitheatre on September 22. Kidz Bop is a children's music group that makes family-friendly covers of current popular songs, sung by kids. The deadline to enter the drawing is Saturday, August 31. Enter here. Drawing Entry Rules: One entry per family. Multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners must be able to attend the concert on September 22. Please note: parking fees and other costs not included. 1,000 entries will be accepted. The winners will be notified by September 6. |
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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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