Current Library Services

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

Beginning November 1: Expanded Open Hours to Include Evenings: All of our libraries are open and we are once again expanding hours at most locations starting Monday, November 1 to browse the full collection, use public computers and printers, reserve an available meeting room, and utilize library resources and services. Face coverings are required to enter the building regardless of vaccination status.

Open Hours as of November 1:

Campbell Express Library (No change)
Monday – Thursday, 10am – 9pm
Friday, Saturday, 10am – 6pm

Cupertino Library
Monday, Friday, Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Tuesday --Thursday, 10am – 9pm

Gilroy Library
Monday – Wednesday, 1pm – 9pm
Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm

Los Altos
Monday, Thursday -- Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, 10am – 9pm

Milpitas Library
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Wednesday, Thursday, 10am – 9pm

Morgan Hill Library
Monday, 1pm – 6pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, 12pm – 9pm
Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm

Saratoga Library
Monday, Tuesday, 10am – 9pm
Wednesday -- Saturday, 10am – 6pm

Woodland Library
Monday – Wednesday, 1pm – 6pm
Thursday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm

Patrons can place a hold online and pick up their materials at any of our libraries. We offer curbside service Monday-Saturday. Programs for all ages are available and many virtual programs are available our YouTube channel @SCCLD, opens a new window to view at your convenience. We are offering Homework Help for K-12 students who live within our library district through mid-December. Our online library is available 24/7. And, for those who do not have a library card with us, you can apply online for an eCard, or come see us at any of our libraries to apply for a full-use card.

We look forward to seeing you at the library!

Beginning June 15, Face Covering Requirements: The California Public Health Department provides guidance for face coverings including requiring face coverings in youth settings and cooling centers. Public libraries are spaces that welcome everyone in the community and serve as cooling centers/warming centers during inclement weather episodes. Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, to enter any County facility, including County Libraries.

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).

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).

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, 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 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 open late Tuesday morning to early Thursday afternoon each week. Donations need to be in good condition; magazines are not accepted. For larger donations or questions, please email cumngr@sccl.org.
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 an convenient time for you to bring in your donation.

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

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