Our voices have power. We use our voices to share stories, express ourselves, and spark change. SCCLD’s Summer Reading Program "Find Your Voice" encourages readers of all ages to use our voices! Whether it's the sounds we make, the words we write, the art we create, the movements we perform, and the actions we take each day to impact our world.
We will have loads of free in-person and virtual programs for kids, teens, and adults including performers, book clubs, and more! Earn badges throughout the summer in Beanstack by logging your reading and activities. Earn a prize for reading 5 books and completing one activity this summer! Summer Reading starts on June 1st and ends July 31st. Completion prizes will be available from August 1st - August 31st, while supplies last.
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Check out our events calendar for adult, teens, and children!
Events for Adults:
Paul Snagg The Spice Islander: Saturday, June 3rd @ Morgan Hill Library - Join the Morgan Hill Library and Carribean Steel Drum Musician, Paul Snagg for an inclusive Steel Drum performance in the styles of Soca, Reggae, Calypso and Jazz.
Ukulele Jam Session: Every Tuesday morning in June @ Saratoga Library - Join us in a fun, engaging ukulele jam session for beginner/intermediate players looking to keep up their music knowledge in ukulele. All you need is your ukulele and great attitude!
Cookie Decorating for Adults: Sunday June 11 @ Milpitas Library - Join us for a cookie decorating workshop taught by a professional cookie decorator!
Principles of Modern Photography: Sunday, July 9 @ Morgan Hill Library - Join wildlife photographer Joan Sparks for a talk covering the basic principles of modern photography.
Improv Workshop: Saturday, July 22 @ Morgan Hill Library - This fully interactive, fun, non performance-based workshop, will be filled with improv-based exercises and reflections to give participants what they need to connect in today’s rapidly changing world.
Events for Teens:
Ukulele Jam Session: Every Tuesday morning in June @ Saratoga Library - Join us in a fun, engaging ukulele jam session for beginner/intermediate players looking to keep up their music knowledge in ukulele. All you need is your ukulele and great attitude!
Paint Party for Teens: Friday, June 16 @ Milpitas Library - Find your artistic voice with Paul Loughridge with a guided paint party! All supplies are provided. For ages 12-18 only.
Watercolor Workshop for Teens: Friday June 30 @ Milpitas Library - Join Andrea from A Work of Heart for a watercolor workshop! All supplies will be provided. For ages 12-18 only.
Teen Paint Party: Friday, June 23 @ Saratoga Library - Join us for a paint party with local artist Paul Loughridge. All supplies (canvas and acrylic paint) will be provided. This event is for teens ages 13 through 18 only.
Cookie Decorating For Teens: Saturday, July 8 @ Milpitas Library - Join Blessed Sweets Treats for a session in how to decorate your own cookies! Each individually wrapped cookie set will be yours to create and keep. All supplies will be provided. For ages 12-18.
Teen Zine Making Workshop: Friday, July 21 @ Saratoga Library - Join us for a Zine making workshop with local artist Andrea Chebeleu. Learn how to create your own Zine and get creative. All supplies provided. For ages 13 - 18.
Events for Kids:
Classical Guitar Concert with The Lady Fingers: Sunday, June 4 @ Saratoga Library - Enjoy the music of Brazil, Russia, Spain, Cuba, and more with the relaxing sounds of local Guitar Duo, The Lady Fingers (featuring Eugenia Teytelman and Melody Kingman) and find yourself traveling around the world of music without having to leave your seat! No registration required, just drop into the Community Room for an afternoon of calming classical guitar. Bring the whole family!
We are always adding more events to our events calendar for adult, teens, and children!
