2026 marks 50 years of the American Library Association advocating for intellectual freedom. The Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) recommended an ALA unit be established in 1965. It's goal was to “promote and protect the interests of intellectual freedom.”
Filipino American History Month 2026
What Is Filipino American History Month? On October 18, 1587, a Spanish trade ship sailed into Morro Bay, California. The landing party included Filipinos, then known as "Luzones Indios." To commemorate their arrival, in October we celebrate Filipino American History Month! History The Philippines was a U.S. territory from 1898 to 1946. During this time…
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 @SCCLD
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15! This month honors Hispanic and Latino Americans. The celebration began as an event...
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Stories, Culture, and Community at SCCLD
May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, and the Santa Clara County Library District is proud to celebrate the rich histo
National Arab American Heritage Month 2026
National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) is an annual observance held in April to celebrate the rich culture, history, and diverse contributions of Arab Americans to the United States. The initiative was formally launched in 2017 by the Arab America Foundation and has since grown from a local movement into a nationally recognized celebration. Celebrations often focus on fostering…
Happy 250th Birthday Jane Austen
“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.” -Pride and Prejudice December 16, 2025 marks Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. She was…
National Friends of the Library Week 2025
National Friends of the Library Week 2025
Diwali 2025
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is a joyous celebration marking the triumph of good over evil. It is one of the most important festivals in India....
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