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Reflecting on the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Born in 1929 in Atlanta, Martin Luther King, Jr. was best known for using non violence and civil disobedience to advance civil rights. He was instrumental in the Montgomery Bus Protests, staged after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person. He would lead a number of peaceful demonstrations, including the March on Washington that brought 250,000 Americans to the Lincoln Memorial to urge Congress to pass a Civil Rights bill. He received the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for his work. Library services are unavailable today in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Services will resume on Tuesday. |
STEAM Club: Marble Fun, Marble Run Grab some recycled materials and have some marble fun with us during our STEAM Club on Tuesday, January 26 at 4 p.m. We will craft a marble run, a marble roller coaster and a Rube Goldberg machine while learning about potential energy, friction and gravity. Visit our website to see the materials you will need, as well as suggested reading. We will see you on Facebook for STEAM Club! |
Silicon Valley Reads Books for Kids Children can also participate in Silicon Valley Reads. We will have a number of virtual storytimes and programs for our youngest readers. Enjoy these selected books for kids: |
Sign Up for ESL Classes SCCLD is offering FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes beginning on Monday, February 8. The Zoom classes will meet Mondays and Wednesday through mid-May from 3-5 p.m. These classes can help improve listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading and writing skills. They can also help people learn about American and international cultures, continue to study English at a higher level, begin job training programs, improve current job skills, achieve a high school diploma or GED program, and get prepared for college. |
Get a Chance to Interview Teen Author Nicola Yoon Calling all Nicola Yoon fans! Silicon Valley Reads and SCCLD Teen Services are excited to announce that two lucky SCCLD teens will be selected as panelists to interview Nicola Yoon! If you are a teen between the ages of 13 and 18 and reside in Santa Clara County, you are eligible. Click here to apply! The deadline is January 31. |
Special Event: San Francisco's Chinatown From delicious dim sun to wok-filled shops, iconic red lanterns to elaborate parade floats, San Francisco’s Chinatown attracts more tourists than the Golden Gate Bridge.
Award-winning photographer Dick Evans will take us on a tour of America’s oldest Chinatown on Monday, February 8 at 7 p.m. |
Spend an Afternoon with Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra The Lunar New Year is on Friday, February 12.
Join us for an afternoon of music with the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra on Saturday, January 30. We will begin the virtual event with a pre-concert introduction and entertainment at 2:30. The concert begins at 3 p.m. |
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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 Text us at our new number: (833) 209-6600.
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