This post is written by An, a library intern with the Milpitas Youth Force program: The Milpitas Library’s Seed Library offers free herbs, flowers, and vegetable seeds to everyone. The Seed Library is located in the lobby, near the entrance to the garage. Limit of three packets per visit, and each packet is enough to…
Finance for Teens – Virtual Event Series in April
Join us over Zoom in this three-part series about finance for teens! Tuesday, April 4 from 4 to 5 pm: Basic Money Management This session will focus on the different types of financial institutions and the products, services, and tools they provide to help you manage your money. We will also cover some common financial…
March Teen Book of the Month
My Flawless Life 352 pages, Grades 8+ Hana is a fixer. She fixes problems that her classmates don’t want parents or school admin to know. She fell into this life because her life as a popular, rich kid at a prestigious high school imploded after her Senator dad was outed in a very public scandal…
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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…
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