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HelpNow: Online Tutoring & Homework Help for Students
Online homework help and skill building. English and Spanish-speaking tutors are available Monday through Sunday from 1-10 PM.
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Kids
2026 Great Books for 1st Grade
If you need help finding these books or want to know about other books, just ask your librarian.
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
Mystery - September 2026 @SCCLD
Celebrate the 126th anniversary of the birth of The Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.
Adult Nonfiction
Business & Money - September 2026 @SCCLD
If you are new to nonprofits or are thinking of starting one, checkout these resources.
Niche Academy - Video Tutorials for Online Resources
View brief video tutorials for Online Library resources. Learn how to get started with many of the library's online services.
Medici.tv: Música clásica, ópera y ballet
¡Disfruta de conciertos, óperas, ballets, documentales y clases magistrales en directo y bajo demanda!
Medici.tv: Classical Music, Opera, & Ballet
Stream concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, and master classes live and on demand!
Mango Languages: American Sign Language (ASL)
Learn American Sign Language with Mango Languages! Practice signing and finger-spelling by following along with the ASL learning videos.
Niche Academy - Video Tutorials for Online Resources
View brief video tutorials for Online Library resources. Learn how to get started with many of the library's online services.
Medici.tv: Música clásica, ópera y ballet
¡Disfruta de conciertos, óperas, ballets, documentales y clases magistrales en directo y bajo demanda!
Medici.tv: Classical Music, Opera, & Ballet
Stream concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, and master classes live and on demand!
Mango Languages: American Sign Language (ASL)
Learn American Sign Language with Mango Languages! Practice signing and finger-spelling by following along with the ASL learning videos.
Los Altos and Woodland Library Construction Updates
There’s a lot of buzz in Los Altos these days. New outdoor spaces are being added to the Los Altos and Woodland Libraries.
Storybook SCCLD Play Space Construction Updates
Find the latest information about Storybook SCCLD play space installation under construction
Virtual Author Talks
Virtual Author Talks are an exciting chance to step inside the creative worlds of acclaimed writers without leaving home.
Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month
This year is extra "fin-tastic" as we are proud to collaborate with the San Jose Sharks to release TWO limited edition library cards.
Los Altos and Woodland Library Construction Updates
There’s a lot of buzz in Los Altos these days. New outdoor spaces are being added to the Los Altos and Woodland Libraries.
Storybook SCCLD Play Space Construction Updates
Find the latest information about Storybook SCCLD play space installation under construction
Virtual Author Talks
Virtual Author Talks are an exciting chance to step inside the creative worlds of acclaimed writers without leaving home.
Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month
This year is extra "fin-tastic" as we are proud to collaborate with the San Jose Sharks to release TWO limited edition library cards.
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