Banned Books Week 2025
Banned Books Week takes place October 5–11. We recognize our freedom to read with this annual event.
Celebrate Diwali at the Library
Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with SCCLD!
October 2025 Teen Book of the Month
A Beautiful and Terrible Murder by Claire M. Andrews is an atmospheric murder mystery for Sherlock Holmes fans.
Filipino American History Month
Celebrate Filipino American History Month 2025 at the library this October.
Banned Books Week 2025
Banned Books Week takes place October 5–11. We recognize our freedom to read with this annual event.
Celebrate Diwali at the Library
Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with SCCLD!
October 2025 Teen Book of the Month
A Beautiful and Terrible Murder by Claire M. Andrews is an atmospheric murder mystery for Sherlock Holmes fans.
Filipino American History Month
Celebrate Filipino American History Month 2025 at the library this October.
My China Roots
My China Roots is a genealogy resource for researching Chinese ancestry. Collections include records in both English and Chinese.
ConnectWell
A comprehensive consumer health information portal containing content by leading health information providers.
New York Times: Games
New York Times Games offers daily games like The Crossword, Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, and more. Solve puzzles at any skill level.
New York Times: The Athletic
The Athletic provides high-quality local, national and international news coverage of professional and collegiate sports teams.
My China Roots
My China Roots is a genealogy resource for researching Chinese ancestry. Collections include records in both English and Chinese.
ConnectWell
A comprehensive consumer health information portal containing content by leading health information providers.
New York Times: Games
New York Times Games offers daily games like The Crossword, Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, and more. Solve puzzles at any skill level.
New York Times: The Athletic
The Athletic provides high-quality local, national and international news coverage of professional and collegiate sports teams.
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Kids
2025 Great Non-Fiction Books
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Teens
Teen Horror Stories @SCCLD
Love a good scare? Are you thrilled by things that go 'bump in the night'? Check out this list of the latest in Teen Horror Stories.
Adult Fiction
Fantasy – October 2025 @SCCLD
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month fantasy fiction by with Latina/o/x/e authors.
Adult Nonfiction
Business & Money - October 2025 @SCCLD
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