Campbell Library News

Have you read one of these "most popular" books? Did you like it? Suggest one to a friend! 1) Diary of A Wimpy Kid 2) The Mark of Athena 3) Junie B., First Grader (at Last!) 4) The Third Wheel 5) The Red Pyramid 6) The Son of Neptune 7) Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy 8) Artemis Fowl 9) Thea Stilton and the Star . . . more »

These 10 authors are currently the most popular authors of non-fiction among Campbell Library patrons. Their titles are available in a variety of formats including printed books, audiobooks, large type, downloadable e-books and more. Search our catalog to place these authors' books on hold now. Enjoy! 1. Steves, Rick 2 Tanabe, Gen S 3. Lewis, Michael 4 Murray, Charles A 5. Chesterton, G. K 6. . . . more »

Do you know who Martin Beck is? Long before there was the Girl with the dragon tattoo, Inspector Kurt Wallander or Inspector van Veeteren, there was Inspector Martin Beck. If you are a fan of well written Scandinavian crime novels, and you haven’t heard of Martin Beck, then you are in for a treat – ten treats to be precise. Full of biting social commentary, . . . more »

eBooks are becoming more and more popular. You can download free eBooks from Overdrive and also Axis360 which has full color eBooks. Let’s say you’ve successfully checked out and downloaded eBooks from Overdrive, and you want to try Axis360. You’ve downloaded the Blio app and when you open it, wait a minute, what happened to the Magic Wall? There is one major difference in how . . . more »

Teens are invited to create a snowman made of hot cocoa, marshmallows and mints. Give a snowman as a gift or make one for yourself. All supplies provided. Friday, December 21 at 2:00 - 4:00 pm Campbell Library Community Room Sign up today online or at the library reference desk. . . . more »

I want to like audio books; I really do. But I’ve always had a difficult time listening to them. When someone starts reading, my mind starts to wander. And honestly, I find some of the narrators annoying and they often don’t fit the voice that I imagine. Audio books can be really useful though, for long road trips or as an exercise companion, if I . . . more »

Our first Family Game Night at Campbell Library was a success! If you missed it, there's a second one on Monday, November 26th and you can drop-in between 6:30pm and 8:30pm. What Made Our Game Night So Great 1. Great parents! It warms the heart to see doting parents help their kids learn how to play a game as a family. 2. Sibling teamwork! Brothers . . . more »

We had a special visitor at the library last week: Johnny Appleseed! Johnny told us all about growing up in a log cabin with 11 brothers and sisters. The kids asked plenty of questions and found out his favorite kind of apple is called the "Rambo". He also played some games with us before leaving to plant more trees. Be sure to watch for more . . . more »

November is an exciting month with the Thanksgiving holiday that people are looking forward to. Our library has Thanksgiving cookbooks to help you prepare the big feast. While many people might be planning a road trip for the family reunion, our library also has a variety of auto collections for your needs. Some books are quite popular such as Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care, Maintenance, . . . more »

Looking for reviews and recommendations on local goods and services, such as plumbers, doctors, health clubs, auto mechanics, or drycleaners, but can’t afford "her" list? You can get this information for free at your local Santa Clara County Library District Community Library. We have a wonderful database called "Bay Area Consumers' Checkbook." This online database is available for in-library use on our catalog computers or . . . more »