Books in public libraries are arranged on the shelves using the Dewey Decimal Classification system, a numerical system that organizes nonfiction by subject. Each nonfiction book is assigned a "call number." The call number groups books together by subject which keeps them organized. Here is a list of the ten main Dewey subjects: 000 – Computer science, Library and Information science & general work 100 . . . more »

Patricia McCormick will be personally joining some of the discussions! Questions will be updated weekly, so make sure to bookmark our page and check in regularly! Join our discussion today. Question: It is often said that old men make wars; young men carry them out. Do you think this is true? How does age affect a person’s view of war and his or her role . . . more »

Enter our Purple Heart Trivia Contest for Teens, where answering 5 multiple choice questions can win you a $25 gift card! Even if you haven’t read the book yet, you can still answer the questions by using the library catalog or going online. For ages 13 - 19. One entry per person please. Entries must be submitted by March 30, 2013. It’s easy, enter the . . . more »

Santa Clara County Library District offers a wealth of electronic resources on health and wellness. Books 24x7 Well-Being Essentials is one such resource. It is an e-book platform that provides approximately 200 titles on nutrition and weight loss as well as more than 400 titles discussing health and wellness of children, teens, and adult. You can also find numerous books on mental health and emotional . . . more »