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June is Pride Month LGBTQ+ Pride Month is observed every June in recognition of the Stonewall Uprising, which is considered to be the start of the modern LBGTQ+ rights movement. Local celebrations take place all summer long. This year, SF Pride falls on June 28 and 29, with a theme of “Queer Joy is Resistance.” Silicon Valley Pride will be August 30 and 31. Their theme is “Unstoppable: 50 Years of Love, Legacy & Liberation”, which marks their half-century anniversary. The County Office of LGBTQ Affairs is participating in a virtual Town Hall for LGBTQ Rights on Tuesday, June 3 at 5 p.m. on Zoom. Organized by the Center for Lesbian Rights, the event will speak to many of the community’s concerns around the current climate. Register here: tinyurl.com/LGBTQRights-June25 In addition, the Our Haven: Immigrant Symposium 2025 will be on Friday, June 20 at 3 p.m. at the county building at 110 West Tasman Drive. Participants can learn about and share LGBTQ+ immigrant and asylee experiences. This event is being presented by the Center for Immigrant Protection, Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Division of Equity and Social Justice, Office of Immigrant Relations, the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, and Assemblymember Alex Lee (District 24). Please register to attend.
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Milpitas Library Play Space Grand Opening! Railway Rollick’s mascot, WhistleBot, welcomes children into an interactive environment inspired by Milpitas’ historic Western Pacific Railroad, which was known as the Crossroads of the Valley. Each of our Storybook SCCLD play spaces incorporate the five principles of Every Child Ready to Read: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing!
Kids will enjoy imaginative play with the train, test out their balance skills (and active play) on the railroad ties, babies and prewalkers have their own area for sensory play, children can work cooperatively through interactive play, or relax with a good book for quiet play in a reading nook.
Join us for the grand opening on Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. Enjoy the play space, then stay for festivities including a bubble show, crafts, and a photo booth! Learn about Storybook SCCLD here. |
Level Up Your Reading On the Go with OverDrive Our Summer Reading program, Level Up at Your Library, aims to get kids in the game this summer! Take a spin through the pages of a mystery, attend epic library programs, learn to code video games, and meet fascinating characters along the way. If you're traveling and need the convenience of eBooks or audiobooks, our online resource, OverDrive, offers access from any device. Here are some of the great children's book collections available to help kids power up their reading: Patrons can also check out Hoopla to download or stream eBooks and Audiobooks instantly. Find popular book series like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and more. |
Teen Bookmark Contest Teens ages 12-18 are invited to participate in our Teen Bookmark Art Contest. Budding artists are invited to submit original bookmark designs centered on the theme, Level Up at your Library. Find more details and sign up here. The contest runs through July 31, with the winning designs printed and given out at our libraries. Good luck! |
June is Audiobook Month Once listened to only on CDs, audiobooks are enjoyed digitally from almost any personal electronic device. Our Online Library offers multiple platforms that carry audiobooks, giving you thousands of books to enjoy! Find audiobooks (and eBooks) using our free resource, Overdrive. There are more than 38,000 titles to choose from. Use hoopla to stream audiobooks in a browser or mobile app. Patrons can borrow up to 10 titles a month, with no waitlists. Don’t forget to log your books on Beanstack, because audiobooks count in our Summer Reading program! |
Kids and Teens: Science Heroes Level up your science knowledge with special presentations coming up in June. Science Heroes offers programs for kids ages 5-11 and ages 12-18. Kids aged 5-11 will enjoy exciting hands-on experiments and engaging stories! This show celebrates scientists who 'level up' with art and design, inspiring the next generation of innovators. Morgan Hill Library: June 13 at 1 p.m. Milpitas Library: June 15 at 2 p.m. Gilroy Library: June 16 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Cupertino Library: June 26 at 2 p.m. Teens aged 12-18 will work together to explore science concepts like air pressure and chemical reactions through hands-on experiments. Milpitas Library: June 7 at 2 p.m. Saratoga Library: June 13 at 4 p.m. Morgan Hill Library: June 14 at 1 p.m. Cupertino Library: June 14 at 4 p.m. |
Special Performances: Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom Join us as we explore the world of reptiles with Python Ron! From 18 foot pythons to 4 foot long lizards, Python Ron and his reptile kingdom provides a fun and educational experience for attendees to learn about these fascinating creatures—as well as the opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing animals! Saratoga Library: June 11 at 11 a.m. Los Altos Library: June 11 at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Gilroy Library: June 17 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (the 3:30 presentation will be a sensory-friendly experience) |
Free Meals in South County Morgan Hill and Gilroy Libraries are once again offering the Lunch at the Library program, where kids ages 0-18 can come by for a bite to eat.
Kids can stop by for lunch Monday – Friday (while supplies last). Morgan Hill Library's hours are 12 -- 1 p.m., and Gilroy Library's lunch hours are 1 -- 2 p.m. There is no registration required.
Morgan Hill Library’s Lunch at the Library begins on Monday, June 9. Gilroy’s Lunch at the Library begins on Monday, June 16. It is set to run through mid-August.
The meals are funded by the YMCA and Second Harvest. |
Celebrating Dads and Father Figures Celebrate dad and other father figures on Sunday, June 15. The weather is nice and warm, making it a great time to get outside and barbecue. Learn grill master secrets, find inspiration to try a new menu with these cookbooks, or try out New York Times Cooking! Create something meaningful with our free crafting resource, CreativeBug. Enjoy some picture books about dad. Or maybe he wants to enjoy a deep dive into documentaries or watch a funny flick. We have many great choices for that. |
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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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