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 Celebrate Our Newest Play Space We invite you to the grand opening of the Trusty Trails Play Space at Morgan Hill Library! Each of our Storybook SCCLD play spaces incorporate the five principles of Every Child Ready to Read: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing! In our early learning play spaces, children ages 0 – 10 will explore different types of play that will help them develop skills they need to be successful learners. Imaginative play like make believe and storytelling is crucial in helping to develop social and emotional skills and enhance cognitive abilities. Active play like climbing and balancing aids young children to develop focus and spatial awareness which is critical for letter recognition and tracking text. Interactive play helps little hands develop the motor skills they'll need to learn to write, while quiet play provides an opportunity for children to relax with a good book. Join us for the grand opening on Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. There will be a special performance and giveaways. We will also be releasing our brand new Storybook SCCLD library card, featuring the Trusty Trails mascot, HikerBot. See you then! |
Learn to Code with Help from the Library We have free resources for kids who want to learn how to code. CodeCombat is a game where you can choose your hero, collect gems, and defeat enemies as you learn about Python, JavaScript, C++, and other coding languages! Master Web Development or Game Development with over 500 levels that teach new ideas, build on existing concepts, and challenge you to think outside the box. Please note: You will need to create an account to save your progress. Treehouse is an online video and interactive learning platform that teaches coding and web development skills. Topics include HTML, CSS, Design, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, WordPress, iOS, Android, Business, and Development Tools. SCCLD patrons are welcome to register for a free account. Please note: Treehouse requires users to be 16 or older. |
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Celebrating the Contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Throughout the month of May, we invite you to programs for adults, teens, and children such as an author visit, book clubs, and special performances from Queer Taiko and Hula Halau ‘O Pi’ilani. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!
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Submit Your Poems! Teens in grades 6 – 12 are invited to submit up to three original works for our annual Teen Poetry Contest. One winner from each library will be chosen in the following categories: Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12). Poems will be judged on grade level, original content, style, vocabulary and creative expression. Winners will receive a $50 gift card AND an exclusive winners' workshop with Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Yosimar Reyes on Saturday June 14th at 11 a.m. Zoom. Learn more here. You have until April 30 to turn in your submissions. You can either do it online or in-person (with a printed entry form) at your library. Winners will be notified by May 20. |
Free Access to Newspapers Online Get full access to today’s online version of The Mercury Times, as well as archived articles dating back to 1985. We also offer current issues of the New York Times in English, Spanish and Chinese. There are also historical issues that go all the way back to 1851. Patrons can also read The Wall Street Journal Online, which has articles from the current issue. There is also a separate resource for articles back to 1984. Needs more newspaper options? Try PressReader, which features magazines and newspapers from 120+ countries in 60+ languages. Magzter is another online resource that offers thousands of digital magazines and newspapers in more than 30 languages. |
Emergency Preparedness WorkshopsLiving in California, we know natural disasters can occur at any time. The Library can help you to be prepared! There is also a program just for teens. Join us for some upcoming emergency preparedness workshops: Cupertino Library: Ready Together: Emergency Supplies and First Aid – April 28 at 5 p.m. Ready Together Information Booth: May 2 at 10:15 a.m. Saratoga Library: In addition, the Santa Clara County Fire Department is hosting in-person and virtual wildfire preparedness workshops this spring and summer. Learn how to protect your home and property from the threat of wildfire, and gather helpful resources from local agencies. See the schedule here.
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In Person Author Visits We have a trio of in-person author visits scheduled over the next month. We hope you can join us, hear from these authors and perhaps get some answers to your questions. Are you curious about AI, the physics involved therein, and its practical applications? Attend a talk with Dr. Achint Kumar, author of Physics of Artificial Intelligence: Theory and Applications. Dr. Achint Kumar has a PhD in Physics from Duke University with research in computational neuroscience. Author JJ Elliott will read from There Are No Rules for This, talk about the writing and publishing process, discuss mental health and suicide prevention, and take questions. Register for an email reminder. Walk-ins welcome. Marie Silva Vallejo’s book Dauntless is about the 1st & 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments and their covert operations to free the Philippines during World War II. Learn about the authors personal connection to the regiments. |
May Virtual Author Talks Register now for our Virtual Author Talks in May. Check out the lineup: The author of Thriving with Anxiety will talk about how to become more self-accepting, connected with others, and resilient. Join author Liann Zhang for an engaging online discussion about her thrilling debut novel, Julie Chan is Dead. Join Rachelle Bergstein, author of The Genius of Judy, for a deep dive into Judy Blume’s life and enduring cultural impact. |
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Upcoming Narcan WorkshopsSanta Clara County Library District, in partnership with The Q Corner's Harm RequQion Project, is offering free trainings, open to anyone, to recognize an opioid overdose and administer NARCAN Nasal Spray. Los Altos Library: April 24 at 7 p.m. Saratoga Library: April 28 at 7 p.m. Cupertino Library: May 12 at 7 p.m.
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County Resource Fair The County of Santa Clara is hosting an upcoming resource fair for families. There were will resources available such as COVID and flu vaccines, as well as food boxes. Stop by 1775 Story Road #120 in San Jose on Friday, April 25 from 2 – 5 p.m. In addition, Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is hosting the 3rd Annual Happy Teeth Event on Thursday, May 15 from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. There will be free dental screenings and fluoride varnish treatments for ages 0 – 18, foster youth ages 0 – 26, and all pregnant people. Learn why oral health is important, how to prevent cavities and get connected with dental insurance. |
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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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