The Santa Clara County Library District is thrilled to welcome the renowned Celebrity Chef Martin Yan, a true icon of Chinese cuisine. Born in Guangzhou, China, in 1948, Chef Martin Yan's passion for cooking was ignited early on, nurtured within his family's deep-rooted culinary heritage. His father was a restaurateur, and his mother a grocer…
The Best Books of 2024
At the end of every year comes the avalanche of "Best of" lists, including of course, the Best Books of the Year. Magazines, newspapers, websites, bloggers, and retailers all weigh in, and it can be overwhelming and confusing. At SCCLD, we do the work for you and make it simple. We looked at over 20…
December Book of the Month: The Hysterical Girls of St. Bernadette’s
The Hysterical Girls of St. Bernadette's 349p. Gr. 7+ St. Bernadette’s is the most prestigious girl’s school in Kuala Lumpur. Khadijah and Rachel are very different girls who know they are both lucky to be students - graduating almost guarantees a girl a bright future. One day a girl in Khadijah’s class starts to scream…
Get Ready for Finals with the Library!
It’s December, which means cold weather, holiday cheer—and, of course, the overwhelming desire to curl up and hibernate like a bear all month. But for you, the beleaguered high schooler, December means all of these things are tempered by mounting anxiety as final exams and projects loom over your head: an insurmountable wall between you…
‘Tis The Season To Read: Best Children’s Books Of 2024
With the holiday season on the horizon, many of us are scrambling to get gifts for the special children in our lives. There is no shortage of lists on the internet featuring new, hot toys for just this purpose. The sheer quantity of recommendations can make the task feel overwhelming. It turns out books can…
Cozy Reads for Winter
As the days become shorter and nights grow longer, it is a perfect time to turn inward. Hopefully, we recharge our batteries and take time for ourselves. Curling up with a cup of hot chocolate and a cozy read is a relaxing way to enjoy the chilly months. If you are craving romance, mystery, or…
Binge Hallmark Movies with Hoopla
Did you know you can stream Hallmark movies and TV series with Hoopla? That's right, the Hallmark premium collection is available as a 7-day BingePass!
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