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Passport Services Expanding The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is expanding U.S. passport services at SCCLD libraries! Gilroy Library is the fourth SCCLD library to become an official passport acceptance facility following Milpitas, Cupertino and Los Altos Libraries. Saratoga Library will also begin passport services later this year. Services offered include: -First-time passports for adults and children -Replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged passports -Renewal of passports issued before the applicant was 16 years of age -Renewal of expired passports issued more than 15 years ago -Passport photo service if you do not have a photo available Please visit sccld.org/passport to select a time and location for your appointment, find out what important documents you will need to bring, and applicable fees. Tuesday and Wednesday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. (closed 4 – 5 p.m.) Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1 – 2 p.m.) Tuesday and Wednesday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. (closed 4 – 5 p.m.) Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1 – 2 p.m.) Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1 – 2 p.m.) Wednesday and Thursday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. (closed 4 – 5 p.m.) Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 1 – 2 p.m.) Monday and Tuesday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. (closed 4 – 5 p.m.) |
Upcoming Creativebug Classes Our free eResource, Creativebug, offers unlimited access to more than 1,000 online art & craft classes. Topics include art, sewing, quilting, knitting/crochet, food & home, jewelry and more. Log in to participate in new classes this month. Learn different ways to paint a houseplant, make earrings with polymer clay, and sew a new top. There are also a few live events, including making quilled spiders and fabric framing. Check them out! |
Learn Coding, Web Development and More! Treehouse is an online video and interactive learning platform that teaches coding and web development skills. Topics include HTML, CSS, Python, JavaScript, AI, SQL, and business and development tools. Patrons are welcome to register for a free account. Users must be 16 years old or older. Give it a try here! |
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New Resource: WSJ Online The Wall Street Journal is considered one of the leading financial newspapers for business news and information. Patrons can access the digital versions of the publication for free with their SCCLD library card. Introducing WSJ Online. This new online resource provides full digital views of the pages of the newspaper, complete with articles and images. Try them both out today!
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Honor Your Favorite Librarian Do you have a favorite librarian? Perhaps it's someone who leads a great storytime, teen or adult program, or who always has the best recommendations to read? The American Library Association is taking nominations for their I Love My Librarian Award. 10 librarians around the country will receive a gift of $5,000! You have until September 30 to nominate someone. Learn more here. |
Help a Student Succeed The Santa Clara County Library District is looking for volunteers to provide homework help to students in grades K-6 in the topics of Math, Science, and English. Volunteer tutors must be at least 14 years old, available at least one day (Monday-Thursday) per week from 4 – 5:30 p.m., and commit to a full semester. Students can earn community service hours for this program. Adult volunteers will be background checked, and all tutors must attend required trainings. Training is provided and includes pre-assessment and post-assessment, welcome and best practices, cultural competency, mentorship, learning expectations and general tutoring support. There will also be an orientation to help you get ready to help others! No teaching experience is required. Learn more about our tutoring program on our website. If you’re ready to volunteer and help students with homework, please fill out our online application form. |
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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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