What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder.  The disease slowly destroys memory and thinking capacity and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.  People with Alzheimer's may experience changes in behavior and personality. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia.  Per alzheimers.gov, more than 6 million people in the…
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Kids’ Mock Newbery 2023 Discussion/Voting at Los Altos Library

The John Newbery Medal is one of the most prestigious awards for children's literature. It is awarded yearly to the author of "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." The content of the book may be fiction or non-fiction. The Newbery is one of many awards announced at the Youth Media Awards (YMA…
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Santa Clara County Library District Ranked #2 Library System in Nation by Library Journal

Received 5-Star rating in 2022 for Library Services The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) has been given a 5-Star rating in 2022 and named a Star Library for the fifteenth straight year by the Library Journal. Among the 5,359 public libraries reviewed, the 2022 Index of Public Library Service also ranks SCCLD second in…
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