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Special Holiday PerformancesCome by the library and enjoy free, family-friendly holiday programs, guaranteed to get you into the spirit! Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show: Join Little Red and her trusty sidekick on a pizza-filled adventure on the way to Grandma’s house. All puppet show performances will be on Saturday, December 28. Morgan Hill Library at 10:30 a.m. Gilroy Library at 2 p.m. Los Altos Library at 4:30 p.m. Holiday Parties: Join us for fun, crafts and a picture opportunity with Santa. Holiday Music:
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Finals Week Help Students may be cramming for finals ahead of the winter break. The library has resources to help them succeed. Saratoga Library is opening up its Community Room to students who want somewhere to study. Come by on December 8 and 15 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., or December 14 from 12:30 – 6 p.m. to meet friends and study in a relaxed environment. Snacks and hot chocolate will be provided. Students can drop in, registration is not necessary. The Morgan Hill Library’s Teen Advisory Board will be giving out Exam Essentials Kits, while supplies last. Middle and high school students can stop by the Morgan Hill Library’s Teen Area December 16 – 18 from 3:30 – 9 p.m. Kits include study supplies, snacks and other goodies to help you focus and de-stress. Can’t make it to the library? Try our online resource, Brainfuse HelpNow, for free online tutoring and homework help. Students can get help on any subject with a tutor from 1 – 10 p.m. any day of the week. |
Binge on Hallmark Holiday Movies! Great news for fans of Hallmark and Hoopla! You can stream Hallmark movies and TV series in your browser using our eResource, Hoopla. In fact, the Hallmark premium collection is available as a 7-day BingePass. A BingePass is a collection of books, movies, magazines, etc. that can be borrowed together as a whole for 7 days. Log in with your Hoopla account and select "BingePasses" from the Browse menu to check them out! The Hallmark+ BingePass gives you access to not just holiday movies, but also cozy mystery series, rom-coms, drama, and more. Enjoy feel-good shows all year round with full seasons of your favorite Hallmark original TV series, or create a personal watchlist of movies. If you need more than 7 days, no worries! You can borrow the BingePass again for another 7 days of unlimited streaming. Any titles previously saved in your watchlist will be waiting for you! Please note: BingePass content is available via browser on your computer, or on your smartphone or tablet. BingePasses are not available on smart TVs such as Roku, Apple TV, Samsung TV, or Amazon Fire TV. |
Special Performance: Mazon Mendoza Mazon Mendoza is a talented singer-songwriter and music producer in the Bay Area. Known for his distinctive blend of alternative, folk rock, and contemporary music, Mazon creates compositions that stand out from the mainstream. With a unique approach to songwriting and production, his music offers a refreshing and captivating listening experience. See him perform live at some of our libraries in January: Morgan Hill Library: January 4 at 2 p.m. Cupertino Library: January 5 at 2 p.m. Gilroy Library: January 11 at 3 p.m. Saratoga Library: January 12 at 2 p.m. |
Special Virtual Event: Laura Dave Join us on Wednesday, December 11 at 11 a.m. for an engaging conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book, The Night We Lost Him. When their father falls to his death from a cliffside cottage, estranged siblings Nora and Sam suspect foul play. As they delve into their father's past, they uncover a family secret that changes everything. With Laura Dave's trademark combination of suspense and family drama, The Night We Lost Him is a riveting page-turner. Please register for this virtual event. |
We Appreciate It! We would like to thank everyone who took time out of their day to complete our 2024 Community Survey. As part of our continuing effort to improve the level of service provided to you, we wanted to know how we could make your future library visit even better. We are taking a look at the results, and paying attention to what you are saying. So again, thank you for letting us serve you, and for letting us know how we are doing! |
Holiday Safety Workshop According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), December is the leading month for home fires, in part due to the holidays. Many of the fires are started from Christmas trees, decorations, candles, and cooking as the leading cause of reported home fires. The Milpitas Library is hosting a holiday fire safety workshop on Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m. Topics include safe cooking tips, fire extinguisher use, fire suppression blanket use and a Q&A safety session. Learn about the event here. No registration required. |
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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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