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  • Summer is almost here, and you’re invited to come to the library and discover what lies “Beneath the Surface” with our Teen Summer Reading Program! This year, you will have the opportunity to attend fabulous programs, crafts and events at our libraries…all for free! Best...
  • If you love to spend as much time outside as possible, then summertime can only mean one thing; picnics!  Planning the Perfect Picnic Location is everything! Pick shade over sun. Remember you will be carrying everything to your picnic site, so plan accordingly! It might be better...
  • Bestsellers Are Not Just For Books Check the DVD Bestseller Collection for copies of the newest, high demand videos. Available in DVD and BLU-RAY formats, items in this browsing collection circulate for one week and do not renew. Look for this collection in the Adult New Book/Media Room next to the...
  • Great science fiction isn't necessarily contained in a book. Many musicians over the years have written science fiction stories, sometimes in one song, sometimes over the course of an entire album. I couldn't possibly include all of them in one post, so I've limited myself to my...
  • The Milpitas Library is pleased to host the 10th Annual Exhibition of the Milpitas Camera Club which this year also features photographs by Milpitas High students. The exhibition kicks off with a reception on Saturday, May 18th from 2 - 4 pm in the auditorium which is...
  • We just keep ordering new music for your local SCCLD libraries.  These are the newest titles that you can place a request on.  Check out the full list of titles here. Interested in more Teen stuff???  Check out the SCCLD Teen Page. Here are some of the highlights from the latest...
  •     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...
  • We are having so many wonderful programs this week, it's almost hard to keep track! Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 PM join us for another installment of our Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion. This week's topic is Iran, and it's sure to be an interesting and lively event. Then...
  •   Money Smart Week has been extended at the Campbell Library through the end of May.  You can win a prize by going to the adult reference desk downstairs and telling the librarian you read the Money Smart Blog!  Learn about all the resources the Library offers to help with financial...
  • The Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) are coming to San Jose to give out the Nebula Award this weekend, May 16th - 19th.  Since 1965 the SFWA have been distributing the only science fiction Award decided by the writers themselves. The winner of Nebula Award for Best Novel will be...

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