September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. So let's talk about it. Suicide is the third most common cause of death for those between ages 15-19.1 More than a third of teens report that they experience or experienced poor mental health during the pandemic. And 44% of teens say that they "persistently felt sad or hopeless…
September Teen Book of the Month – See You Yesterday
See You Yesterday Ages 16+ 432 Pages Barrett is a wisecracking and outspoken aspiring journalist starting her first year at university. She was also a total social leper in high school, so she needs to reinvent herself. Too bad when, on her first day, she wakes up to her high school tormentor being assigned as…
August Teen book of the Month – Messy Roots
Messy Roots Grade 9+ 272 Pages Living in China with her extended family, Yuyang is suddenly plucked from Wuhan at age four to live with complete strangers (her parents) in completely foreign Texas. As a new American, she balances her demanding parents and “Asianness” with her desire for independence. So, she picks an American name…
Teen Bookmark Contest Starting in June!
Our annual Teen Bookmark Contest is almost here! Winners will get the chance to see their printed bookmarks at Santa Clara County Libraries. Be creative and think outside the box with your own original artwork. This year's bookmark theme: Read Beyond the Beaten Path. For entry forms: visit your local library or download it online…
April Book of the Month – Medusa
Medusa Grades 9+ 224 Pages Self-banished with little company but the snakes on her head, Medusa is lonely. She spends her days walking the deserted island and waiting for her sisters to fly back for the evening. This four-year long pattern is broken when Perseus lands onshore with bronzed skin and a gleaming sword. She’s…
Make some cents! – Financial Literacy for Teens
You study for midterms and finals. You sign up for extracurriculars. But do you know your budget? Let's cover what school doesn't so you're ready to tackle life after school. From saving money to applying for credit cards, KeyPoint Credit Union is here to walk you through it. For more information about the topics, click…
Kid’s STEAM Club: Spring Schedule
More STEAM events for kids are coming in the new year! Join us for everything from engineering, math, biology, and plain fun. Kid's STEAM Club will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 4 PM. The first session will be on January 12th. Check out our online calendar for more details on…
Kids’ STEAM Club is Back this Fall!
Kids' STEAM Club is coming back this Fall! Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 4 PM for brainy, enriching, and downright fun projects. The first session will be September 8th. Check our online calendar for more information on each program (available either through Zoom and/or our Facebook page). See you then…
Celebrate HER Story
March 1, 2020 starts off Women's History Month! Celebrate by reading about the courageous, sensational, marvelous, and fabulous ladies of history with these books.
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