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PressReader: eMagazines & Newspapers with Worldwide Coverage

Read magazines & newspapers from 120+ countries with 60+ languages including Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Canada, & USA.

Virtual Author TalksVirtual Author Talks

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.  
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

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Kids

Plant a Seed, Read - Children's Books @SCCLD

Our children's books are the perfect way to plant a seed and foster a love of reading this summer!

Teens

Plant a Seed, Read - Teen Fiction and Non-Fiction @SCCLD

Discover teen books about the magic and power of the natural world!

Adult Fiction

Historical Fiction - May 2026 @SCCLD

These books take a deep look into the experiences, struggles, and triumphs of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander communities.

Adult Nonfiction

Pets & Animals - May 2026 @SCCLD

Lions are the loudest cats, their roars can be heard 5 miles away. Interested in learning more about lions? Read these books!

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.

Mango Languages

Learn more than 70 world languages and dialects, including 17 English as a Second Language courses taught in the learner's native tongue.

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.

Memorial Day Holiday, Libraries Closed on Monday, May 25

County libraries are closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day, a time to honor Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Information about Voting in the June 2, 2026 State Election

Voters can take part in the June 2 State Direct Primary Election now by ballot. Election Centers, including SCCLD libraries, will open soon.

America 250: Teen Photo Contest

This July 4th will be America's 250th anniversary! Show SCCLD what America means to you by submitting photos with your perspective.

Celebrating Jewish-American Heritage Month

The Los Altos Library has a special children's program on Thursday May 14 at 4pm: My Grandmother's Magic Recipes Book

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