Adult Summer Reading Events
Posted on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 by eLibrarian
Summer’s the time for reading! Rediscover your library during the SCCLD Adult Summer Reading program from June 1st through August 31st. For this year’s Adult Summer Reading program delve Beneath the Surface to examine the under-layers of the physical worlds, local history, culture, and the human psyche. In addition to attending our exciting programs, you can mix and mingle with like-minded adults during your local . . . more »
Get ready to be amazed when you visit the California Academy of Sciences with your free Discover & Go museum pass. Every month, SCCLD will receive 17 passes, each covering entry into the museum for one adult and one child. Visit the California Academy of Sciences online (http://www.calacademy.org/) where you can preview these and other highlights of the museum: Steinhart Museum—home to 38,000 live animals . . . 
June 1 through August 31 Signing up is easy and can be done either online or on paper (by visiting your library)! Kids: While they "Dig Into Reading," kids will explore the wonders under our feet—buried treasure, evidence of ancient civilizations, insects, rocks, gardening, and more. Children ages 0-12 can read, earn a prize, attend performances, and participate in craft projects. Teens and Adults: . . . 
Just out! See the latest issue of our library newsletter! IN THIS ISSUE: Dig Into Reading! Read Across America for Teens Adult Summer Reading Bookmobile on the Move This Summer Discover & Go: Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco Hoarding Your Local Library Needs Kids Pick of the Month Teen Pick of the Month Adult Pick of the Month Featured eResource of the Month . . . 
Please see our Funding page for more information. There is an important issue facing our libraries. As you may know, special taxpayer funding for local libraries has been in place for the past 20 years and helps our libraries to: Buy needed books and up-to-date research materials Maintain children's reading programs Maintain library hours and services Keep qualified librarians Provide an award-winning bookmobile program However, . . . 
The Santa Clara County Library District Bookmobiles will be on the road this summer driving our regular routes and participating in numerous outreach activities and special events in all our communities. Twice a month, the Bookmobiles serve senior living facilities, schools, and neighborhood stops with a variety of library materials, including books, movies, talking books and music CDs for adults, teens and children. Our newest . . . 
On Thursday, May 9th join hundreds of Bay Area residents biking to work or school for Bike to Work Day! For the first time, the Cupertino Library will set up an Energizer Station with fresh baked goods, refreshments, and tote bags filled with more goodies from our library and local sponsors (Pizza My Heart, Coffee Society, and Whole Foods). Stop by our station in Cali . . . 
Heart of the Community Celebrate with us Saturday, May 18th, 2013 12:00 - 4:00 PM Fun, Free Family Event Sponsored by the Friends of Saratoga Libraries and a City of Saratoga event grant. Enjoy live music Meet local authors and poets Play free carnival games Tour the Library and Bookmobile Visit with local firefighters Join a scavenger hunt Learn about eBooks Learn about the history . . . 
Just out! See the latest issue of our library newsletter! IN THIS ISSUE: Play Here! Scenic Cycling in Santa Clara County Get Pumped: Music Playlist to Travel to Outdoor Artists Money Smart Week is for Everyone: April 20-30, 2013 Sneezin' and Wheezin' Season Bird-watching and Birding in Santa Clara County Teen Pick of the Month Kids Pick of the Month Staff Pick of the Month . . . 
Attention Silicon Valley cyclists! If you’re riding your bike to work on the morning of Thursday, May 9th, please be sure to stop by our Energizer Stations. Cupertino Library (Stevens Creek Blvd. & South De Anza Blvd / 7:00 a.m -10:00 a.m.) Saratoga Library (13650 Saratoga Ave / 6:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.) We will have light refreshments, goodies, and lots of good cheer for you! Riding . . .