Kindle? Nook? Kobo? Sony? iPad? Are you planning on buying eReader or tablet for yourself or someone else this holiday season? Before you hit the mall, come to the library for an unbiased overview of eReaders and tablets at one of our upcoming eBook events. Get your hands on the latest devices, learn which of these best suits your needs and your budget, and . . . more »

The Woodland Library was recently honored to receive a Thinker replica sculpture, a generous donation from Don and Susan Watters of Los Altos. The sculpture is a bronze metal casting with walls nearly ½” thick, standing just over seven feet tall and weighing approximately six hundred pounds. The color is described as “Verdi” green, which is how copper/bronze appears once it has weathered. Despite spending . . . more »

November brings Thanksgiving, and nearly every small child brings home a handprint turkey of some sort, whether made of paint, paper, or perhaps a colorful drawing. Tired of turkey? Try some different Fall crafts! It's as easy as collecting twigs, leaves, and seedpods and making a collage. Or, for a multitude of other little crafts, check out Nature's Art Box by Laura C. Martin. Here . . . more »

With the weather turning colder, check out Chilton Library - your quick online access to repair, maintenance, and service information on a broad range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs from 1940 onward. Life is hectic, and many of us forget about proper maintenance to our vehicles, even though they are our lifeline to the world around us. November is a great time . . . more »

The Santa Clara County Library District has installed a new Library Payment Center at each of our libraries. Each Library Payment Center is a self-service station where you can pay fines and fees, or purchase a computer guest pass. Cash, credit, and debit card payments are accepted at the payment center. All you need to get started is your library card and pin number. It’s . . . more »

Another installment of our library newsletter is hot off the press! In this issue: The Library's New Bookmobile Has Arrived! Planning A Healthy Holiday Feast Discover & Go What Do Zinio, Running, and Turkeys Have in Common? Family Games Celebrations Teen Bookmark Contest Winners eResource of the Month: Zinio . . . more »

Teens grades 6 through 12 were invited to participate in the Santa Clara County Library District’s digital photography contest, “Democracy Is,” in support of California Reads: Searching for Democracy. Four digital photographs were selected as winning entries according to a public vote in the Library’s “Democracy Is” contest for teens in grades 6 through 12. Category: Grades 6th - 8th First Place "Democracy is the . . . more »