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Commemorating Juneteenth This week we celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which declared more than 3 million slaves to be freed. However, it would take two years before the news would reach parts of Texas. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and ordered all enslaved people to be freed. The first Juneteenth celebration was held on the one year anniversary of Granger’s announcement and has been observed with celebrations and festivals since. There are local events planned in Santa Clara County as well. This blog highlights additional ways people can celebrate Juneteenth. Santa Clara County is the first county in California to make Juneteenth a paid county holiday. SCCLD libraries and other county offices will be closed on Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19 in observance of the Juneteenth. |
Sign up for Summer Reading! From June 1 through July 31, we encourage readers of all ages to expand their world through kindness, growth and community. Participate in one of our free online programs for kids, teens, and adults. We have live performers, virtual museum tours, STEAM, animals, magic, books clubs, and more. Visit our events calendar to stay updated on events. It’s easy to get started with our Summer Reading Program. Sign up or log in online using Beanstack. Earn a prize for reading 5 books and completing one activity this summer. Completion prizes will be available August 1-31 while supplies last. |
 Free Meals for ChildrenThere are several ways children can get free, fresh meals this summer. Visit the Morgan Hill or Gilroy Libraries on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 4-5 p.m. for grab and go meals for children 2-18 and their caregivers. No registration is required. Meals are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Learn more here. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is also offering free meals to children and teens. Visit one of its meal distribution sites in Santa Clara or San Mateo Counties. Find a location near you by texting FOOD to 876-876 or call 1-800-984-3663. Niños y adolecentes comen gratis este verano. Encuentra una ubicación cerca de ti: Envía la palabra COMIDA al 876-876 o llama al 1-800-984-3663. |
Grab & Go Craft Bags for Teens Santa Clara County teens are invited to stop by their home library and pick up weekly Grab & Go Craft Bags. Each week’s bag features a different craft with instructions and supplies included. All bags will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, and are for patrons ages 13-18. Learn what kind of crafts you’ll be creating here. |
Summer Reading Book Suggestions for Adults -Read the Rainbow: fiction/nonfiction, poetry and graphic novels about LGBTQ+ identity |
Father's Day is Sunday, June 20 Father's Day is this Sunday, a time to recognize the special father figure in your life. Use Creativebug to make a special one-of-the-kind gift. Plan a picnic or grill up something yummy with one of these cookbooks. Go for a hike around the area and explore some new trails with these travel guides. Or let Dad relax on his favorite chair and stream movies or documentaries using our free video streaming service, Kanopy. To all the dads, Happy Fathers Day! |
Add to Our Library Collection! Are you looking for something specific in the Library collection that you can't find? Maybe a book in a newer edition, another format like an audiobook, another language, or for another gaming platform? Or maybe the title you want is not listed in the search results at all. Ask us to purchase it for the Santa Clara County Library District collection using the newly revamped Suggest a Purchase form available in your Library Account. These video tutorials can help guide you through the process. You will be able to track your requests within your library account. If approved, staff will automatically place a hold on the item for you. Library staff reviews and evaluates each request based on the Santa Clara County Library District Material Selection Policy. The average request takes two to four weeks to process. |
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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 You can also text us: (833) 209-6600 |
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