Current Library Services

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

Mask Requirements: Face coverings/masks are required to enter all County facilities, including County Libraries. The exceptions include but are not limited to those under 2 years old, medically or mentally unable, and/or hearing impaired.

The Santa Clara County Public Health Department provides mask guidance and strongly recommends all individuals in indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a face-covering.

Full Service Hours at all Community Libraries:

All of our community libraries offer full service hours, 7 days a week. These regular open hours mean you can stop by any day of the week! Our open hours vary by location. See the schedule below.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Campbell Express	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm	Closed
Cupertino	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 6:30pm	10am - 6:30pm
Gilroy	1pm - 9pm	1pm - 9pm	1pm - 9pm	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm	1pm - 5pm
Los Altos	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 7pm	10am - 7pm	10am - 7pm
Milpitas	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 7pm	10am - 7pm	10am - 7pm
Morgan Hill	12pm - 9pm	12pm - 9pm	12pm - 9pm	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm	1pm - 5pm
Saratoga	10am - 9pm	10am - 9pm	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm	10am - 6pm
Woodland	11am - 8pm	11am - 8pm	11am - 8pm	11am - 5pm	11am - 5pm	11am - 5pm	11am - 5pm

Passport Services Available

Passport services are available at Cupertino, Los Altos and Milpitas Libraries. Our passport service facilities are able to issue first passports, replacements, renewals that expired more than 15 years ago or passports issued before the holder was 16 years old. For a full list of services and to book an appointment, visit sccld.org/passport.

Important: Passport photos are currently unavailable at all Santa Clara County Library Passport Locations. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update this page when this service becomes available again.

Reserve a Community Room

The community rooms and large rooms, opens a new window bookings are available as of April 11, 2022.

Create, Dream and Discover with SCCLD

We are excited to announce the release of new, unique library card designs. The three fun designs aim to inspire patrons to Create, Dream, and Discover unlimited possibilities, all of which can happen with a free SCCLD library card. These one-of-a-kind library card designs include a lightbulb, cloud and magnifying glass on the front where patrons can draw or write to personalize their card.

SCCLD library cards are valid at all of the SCCLD library locations, Bookmobile, as well as the Online Library 24/7.

Everyone is invited to get a free library card. When you visit any of our libraries, whether you’re using one of our library computers or our Library WiFi (SCCL), apply online at sccld.org/card for a full use library card. After you submit your form, visit the accounts desk and let our staff know you’ve applied online so they can issue you a new library card. Current patrons are also welcome to replace their card with one of the new designs. Current accounts will still be valid if you choose to keep your current card. There is no obligation to change.

As an added bonus, people who come into the library and get a new card will receive a special gift (magnetic bookmarks shown), while supplies last.

More about current library services:

Contact the Library

Library Access, Holds, and Returns

Full Service Hours & Holds
All of our community libraries offer full service hours, 7 days a week. These regular open hours mean you can stop by any day of the week! Our open hours vary by location. Your holds will be available inside the Library.

Library Returns
You can return library materials into library book drops at all hours, seven days a week (24/7). Items returned in the book drop before 8 a.m. will be checked in as if returned the previous day. Book drops are available at all locations including the Campbell Express Library at the Campbell Community Center. Automated Return Machines, that can accept returns and provide a receipt, are available 24/7 at all locations except the Campbell Express Library. No services are available at the Campbell Library (on Harrison Ave), which is closed and under construction.

Curbside Holds Pickup - Discontinued
With full-service hours starting January 24, 2022, curbside service was discontinued on January 22, 2022. BookDash service is available for those who qualify. Visit Account Questions if you have questions.

Computer and Printing Access

We are offering computer and printing services at the Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Saratoga and Woodland 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.
The use of face coverings 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
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!

SCCLD library cards are valid at all of the SCCLD library locations, Bookmobile, as well as the Online Library 24/7.

Everyone is invited to get a free library card. When you visit any of our libraries, whether you’re using one of our library computers or our Library WiFi (SCCL), apply online at sccld.org/card for a full use library card. After you submit your form, visit the accounts desk and let our staff know you’ve applied online so they can issue you a new library card. Current patrons are also welcome to replace their card with one of the new designs. Note: If you already have an SCCLD library card, your account number will change.

As an added bonus, people who come into the library and get a new card will receive a special gift (magnetic bookmarks shown), while supplies last.

If you are a digital user and live within Santa Clara County, you can apply for an eCard from the website. If approved, the eCard gives you instant access to the entire online library but you will need a full use card to check out physical items.

Online Events for All Ages

Meeting Rooms

Passport Services

Passport services have resumed at Cupertino, Los Altos, and Milpitas Libraries. Our passport service facilities are able to issue first passports, replacements, renewals that expired more than 15 years ago or passports issued before the holder was 16 years old. For a full list of services and to book an appointment, visit sccld.org/passport.

Accessibility Services

Donations

Some Library Friends groups are accepting book donations:

Friends of the Cupertino Library - Donation bins are open late Tuesday morning to early Thursday afternoon each week. Donations must be in good condition; magazines are not accepted. For questions, please email cumngr@sccl.org.
Friends of the Gilroy Library - Donations are currently being accepted.
Friends of the Los Altos Library, opens a new window - 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, opens a new window.
Friends of the Milpitas Library, opens a new window - 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@friendsofthemilpitaslibrary.org
- Contact the Friends of the Milpitas Library through Facebook, opens a new window
Friends of the Morgan Hill Library, opens a new window - Donations are accepted during regular library hours. Please contact the Friends at info@friendsmhlibrary.org with any questions.

Friends of the Saratoga Library, opens a new window - Donations are currently accepted at the Friends of the Saratoga Library Book-Go-Round Bookstore, opens a new window.
- The Book-Go-Round is located at 14410 Oak Street, Saratoga, CA 95070.
- Phone: (408) 867-5552
Saratoga Library - Donations are currently accepted at the Saratoga Library in limited quantities.
- Donations are limited to 2 banker size boxes or 4 grocery bags per person.
- The 24-hour donation slot in the front of the library is available.
Friends of the Campbell Library
- Donations are accepted during Campbell library open hours
- The temporary location has extremely limited space and we request that you limit donations to no more than two bags a day. If you have a large donation then please send an email to president - at - campbellfol.org so that we can coordinate with you to find a convenient time for you to bring in your donation.

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.

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