Current Library Services

Library services are available. This page describes the services available to the community.

Woodland Library Reopening: On Monday, June 21, we are welcoming patrons back to Woodland Library for full browsing, holds pickup, and public computer and printer use. The Woodland Library will be open Monday through Saturday from 1 – 6 p.m. (excluding holidays).

Holds can be placed at the Woodland Library starting on Thursday, June 17. Curbside service is not available at this location, but appointments are available at the Los Altos Library, Cupertino Library, or any other SCCLD location offering curbside holds pickup.

Survey on Library Resources and Services: We want to hear from you!

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our resources and services have changed or adapted. Which library services and resources are most important to you?

Please take a few moments and fill out our Survey on Library Resources & Services, opens a new window. Your input will help advise the library how we transform to best meet your needs now and in the future. The survey should take less than 10 minutes. Survey will be available through June 30, 2021.

Expanded Library Access: With the health order update, opens a new window, that took effect on May 19, 2021, SCCLD welcomes our patrons to visit the library anytime during open hours to browse the full collection, use the public computers and printers, and utilize library resources and services. Face coverings and social distancing are required to enter the building per the County health guidelines.

Most Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) locations offer expanded building access in addition to contactless curbside service described in detail lower on this page.

Campbell Express Library: The Campbell Library is currently closed but the Campbell Express Library at the Campbell Community Center is available Monday through Thursday from 10am-9pm and Friday and Saturday from 10am-6pm. Please visit our Campbell Library New Facility page to learn more.

Fine Free: All existing late fines (except for lost materials that have not been returned) were removed in January 2021. You will not incur any new fines as of January 1, 2021. All late fines from before January 1, 2021 have been forgiven.

More about current library services:

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Library Access, Curbside Service, and Returns

Most locations offer expanded building access for browsing and contactless curbside Holds Pickup services, Monday-Saturday.

Curbside Holds Pickup
Staff will deliver your holds to the trunk of your car by appointment, at all locations except Campbell and Woodland Libraries.

Expanded Access

Welcome back to the Library! Your holds will be available inside the Library. Expanded areas of the Library are available for browsing, computer and printer use. No appointment needed. Available at all locations including the Campbell Express Library at the Campbell Community Center. Not available at the Campbell Library (on Harrison Ave) or Woodland Library.

Library Returns
You can return library materials into library book drops at all hours, seven days a week (24/7). Please allow several days for the returns to be removed from your account. Available at all locations including the Campbell Express Library at the Campbell Community Center. Not available at the Campbell Library (on Harrison Ave) or Woodland Library.

Please visit the Library Access, Curbside Service, and Returns page (Visita la Página de Curbside) for key information about available services.

How Do I Schedule a Curbside Appointment to Pick Up Holds?

STEP 1: Place items on hold at sccld.org or call (408) 540-3947 for assistance. (If you’ve already received confirmation that your holds are available, skip Step 1.)
STEP 2: Once you receive confirmation that your holds are available, make an appointment at sccld.org/curbside or call us at (408) 540-3947.
STEP 3: Visit the library during your appointment time to pick up your holds. Enjoy!

Computer and Printing Access

We are offering computer and printing services at the Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, and Saratoga Libraries on a first come, first served basis. Visit sccld.org/computers to learn more about computer services.

No reservation required
Full access to the Internet, library computer software, and printing.
One computer session per person per day.
Computer sessions are three hours maximum at all libraries, except Campbell Express Library that has a one hour maximum.
Limited computer support available.
Scanning and copying are available.
Library card number and PIN required (Limited card will be issued if you do not have a library card).
Printing is available for a fee.
Files cannot be saved to the computer. Please email to yourself or save to a flash drive.
All print jobs must be sent to printer before the end of your computer session.
Wireless printing is available.
Social distancing including the use of face coverings, using hand sanitizer when entering and exiting, and maintaining 6 feet distance from others is required.

Free Wi-Fi Internet in Library Parking Lots

Online: Library Services, Books, & More

Resources for Distance Learning

For students K-12 and adult learners, we have free online tutoring available
SCCLD offers a wide variety of online study, research and entertainment resources for all ages

Resources for Job and Career Development

We offer resources for people looking to start, change or advance their careers
Online, live help with resumes, job interviews and career assessments
Great Courses, Learning Express and much more

Read, Watch, Listen, and Relax

The library has a robust collection of:

Now Available from the Online Library

Helpful video tutorials on how to use the online resources
A full array of storytime activities for families including bilingual Spanish/English and Mandarin/English
Adulting 101 videos for Teens
Virtual Book Clubs for all ages
Online ESL Conversation Club
Chat/Phone support for reference and account questions Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

Get a Library Card, Online!

Online Events for All Ages

Meeting Rooms

Accessibility Services

Donations

Some Library Friends groups are accepting book donations:

Friends of the Cupertino Library - Donation bins are open Tuesday morning to Thursday afternoon. You may drop donations in the Friends' donation bins (outside next to the book returns, or inside in their lobby sale area). Donations need to be in good condition; magazines are not accepted.
Friends of the Los Altos Library - Donations are accepted on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10-12 noon. Please bring your books in well-packed, closed boxes to the Friends of the Los Altos Library sheds, which are in the dirt area between the Los Altos Police Department and the Los Altos History Museum.
Friends of the Milpitas Library - Smaller donations may be deposited in the donation drop slot by the Milpitas Library parking garage elevators on the ground floor. For larger donations, please contact the Friends of the Milpitas Library to make an appointment.
- Email: info@milpitasfriendsofthelibrary.org
- Contact the Friends of the Milpitas Library through Facebook
Friends of the Morgan Hill Library, opens a new window - Donations are currently accepted via appointment only. Please contact the Friends at mhlibraryfriend@yahoo.com to make an appointment.

Friends of the Saratoga Library - Donations are currently accepted at the Friends of the Saratoga Library Book-Go-Round Bookstore.
- The Book-Go-Round is located at 14410 Oak Street, Saratoga, CA 95070.
- Phone: (408) 867-5552

Questions about donations? Please call a reference librarian at (408) 540-3947.

Learn more about how you can support the Library District and associated Library support groups.

Woodland Library: Reopening June 21

On Monday, June 21, we are welcoming patrons back to Woodland Library for full browsing, holds pickup, and public computer and printer use. The Woodland Library will be open Monday through Saturday from 1 – 6 p.m. (excluding holidays).

COVID-19 Resources

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