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…
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Opioid Overdose Prevention

Santa Clara County, like so many communities across the country, has been affected by the opioid crisis. Being informed and having access to proper training and medication can save lives. The Santa Clara County Library District, in partnership with the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department, is proud to offer training for our community…
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First Partner’s Summer Book Club

Launched in partnership with the California State Library, the First Partner’s Summer Book Club is an initiative to reduce summer learning loss and encourage children to read all summer long. The First Partner’s Summer Book Club features books hand-picked by the First Partner and librarians across the state for kids from preschool through high school…
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May is Affordable Housing Month

Finding shelter and a place to live is an essential element to staying healthy and safe. This May, the Santa Clara County Library District is excited to promote Affordable Housing Month, as well as the many resources and services available to county residents. See below for a list of agencies and organizations related to finding…
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What is Blackout Poetry?

Blackout poetry, also known as erasure or redacted poetry, are all types of found poetry. Specifically, found poetry has a goal of using pre-existing or "found" text to create something new. Portions of the original text are kept, while other parts are drawn over or crossed out. Well-crafted blackout poetry can give new meanings to…
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