Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. What started as a PRIDE "day" in June of 1970, soon grew to include months-long series of celebrations and events in communities all over the world. Today, celebrations include…
PRIDE for Teens @SCCLD
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. What started as a PRIDE "day" in June of 1970, soon grew to include months-long series of celebrations and events in communities all over the world. Today, celebrations include…
Libraries Closed May 26 in Honor of Memorial Day
SCCLD libraries will be closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. The holiday honors the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have given their lives protecting this country.
Level Up Your Summer: Join the Summer Reading Program!
Get ready to press START on an epic summer of reading and adventure with the Santa Clara County Library District's (SCCLD) Summer Reading Program: "Level Up at Your Library!" From June 1st to July 31st, we're inviting readers of all ages – kids, teens, and adults – to power up their imaginations and unlock new…
Celebrate Mom & Motherly Figures on Sunday, May 11!
Honoring mothers is a tradition that dates back centuries. According to Britannica School, “festivals honoring mothers and mother goddesses date to ancient times.” In the United States, honoring mom became popular thanks to a social activist from West Virginia named Anna Jarvis. Britannica School reported that Jarvis heard her mother say, “I hope and pray…
May We Remember, May We Celebrate: Jewish American Heritage Month
Jewish Americans have woven an intricate thread into the rich tapestry of our shared history, leaving an indelible mark that continues to resonate within our Santa Clara County community
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