“Real education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better,” ― Carter G. Woodson, The Mis-Education of the Negro Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard-trained historian, believed that reason would prevail over prejudice. His hopes to raise awareness of African American's contributions to society…
Environmental Organizations in the Bay Area
Feeling daunted by climate change? Looking for ways to help your local community? Here are some organizations to help you get started! So many groups across the Bay Area are already doing the work -- providing information, opportunities, and assistance to portions of the environment that need our support. These are just some of the…
Winter Holiday Programs
Holiday season is in full swing at the library! Join us for programming geared towards all ages, including crafting, concerts, storytimes, and more! Adult Programs Teen Programs Children's Programs See you there…
Earn a pin for Native American Heritage Month!
California-born Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar and the Santa Clara County Library District have collaborated to create an original piece of art in honor of Native American Heritage Month! SCCLD has commissioned an original art piece from Native American artist, Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar. The piece is inspired by Mount Umunhum, the third largest mountain peak in the…
Happy Diwali!
Happy Diwali! Diwali, also spelled Divali, is one of the major religious/cultural festivals that is celebrated across the world, particularly in India. As per the Hindu lunar calendar, Diwali is typically observed sometime between October and November. This year Diwali falls on Sunday November 12th. The holiday's name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali…
Read for the Record 2023
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is the world’s largest shared reading experience and celebrates and supports children’s early language and social-emotional development. The event–a-day of celebration and fun builds an intergenerational community through reading and raises awareness around the critical importance of early literacy. Join us on Oct 26th and celebrate early literacy by reading "With…
Native American Heritage Month 2023
Throughout November, discover the rich history, ceremonies, and storytelling traditions of Indigenous peoples of North America as part of National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of the people who are the original inhabitants, explorers, and settlers of the land now called the United States. There are so many ways to celebrate…
Banned Books Week: Oct 1-7, 2023
“This is a dangerous time for readers and the public servants who provide access to reading materials. Readers, particularly students, are losing access to critical information, and librarians and teachers are under attack for doing their jobs.” - Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom Since 1982, Banned Books Week…
Reading Challenge: Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. Honor diverse voices, unique perspectives, and rich cultural traditions by earning badges. Read, do activities, and attend programs throughout the month to complete this reading challenge. Click here to sign up! ¡Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana…
Know Your Rights: Access to Mental Health Services Workshops
Mental illness is more prevalent than most people realize. One in five adults in the U.S. lives with a mental illness; in Santa Clara County, that's about 340,000 adults -- or enough people to fill Levi's Stadium five times. Mental health parity requires that commercial insurance plans provide the same level of coverage for mental…
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