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October is National Work and Family Month For a year and a half now, many of us have had to balance work and home life in a way we had not before, because of COVID-19. While this has caused inconveniences, there have also been many joys.
Nearly 20 years ago, the 108th Congress passed a resolution declaring October as National Work and Family Month. It was aimed at trying to find balance between earning a living and making things work at home. Especially today, people of all ages are trying to perfect this balance.
Here at the Library, we have a number of resources to help bring your family together, including movies on Kanopy, or DVD/Blu-Ray, travel guides for adventures around the world or in the Bay Area, and of course, great books for all ages. |
Halloween Fun Awaits! Halloween is at the end of the month, but why wait to start enjoying everything spooky and scary? |
l  Helping Students Succeed The school year is in full swing and SCCLD wants to help students succeed. Los Altos, Milpitas and Gilroy libraries offer in-person homework help Monday - Thursday from 3:30 - 5 p.m. Get assistance in math, science, history, and English. Read more in this blog. Can’t make it to the library? HelpNow by Brainfuse is a free online resource available to students. Get homework help on any subject with an online tutor from 1-10 p.m., 7 days a week. Additional services include creating flashcards, taking practice tests, skill building and customized learning plans. FAFSA assistance and Spanish tutors are also available. |
Teen Book of the Month This suspenseful novel is about a toxic coach who finds himself outplayed by the students on his team. The story is told over a 24-hour period through six diverse perspectives. This 352-page book is recommended for Grades 9+. Find our other Teens Read Pick of the Month here. |
VaxUp Video Contest for Teens The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department is kicking off an exciting new contest for 6th - 12th graders. The 2021 VaxUp Video Contest gives youth a creative opportunity to empower their peers to get vaccinated for COVID-19, as well as the chance to win cash prizes. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, October 15, 2021. Watch this short video to learn about the contest. |
Celebrate Inktober This Month Get your pens and get creative during Inktober!
This month-long (or year-long) challenge was created in 2009 by artist Jake Parker as a way to "improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits." It has since grown into a worldwide event!
If you need help learning how to draw, stop by the library and pick up one of these available books. |
Fire Prevention Week This week we recognize Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety,” which aims to educate people on the different sounds smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. For example, a chirping sound means the battery or the entire alarm must be replaced, whereas hearing a beep means to get on your feet and get out! Find ways to teach little ones fire safety here. |
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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.
A free library card can save you hundreds or thousands in books, eBooks, audiobooks, Headspace app, newspapers and magazines, Rosetta Stone, LinkedIn Learning, Ancestry, job search, online tutoring, movies, music, video console games, and so much more! |
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