Library Blog
Sports fans kick off February with the Super Bowl! Follow your favorite team and other sporting news with Sports Illustrated magazine. And with Presidents’ Day coming up on the 16th, you may also be interested in articles from the Nation, People, and Time magazines. Flipster offers magazines for many topics, … Read more
Brainfuse is your one-stop-shop for Homework Assistance. From live tutoring to homework help materials, Brainfuse has what you need to get back in the groove of studying. Get assistance on any subject with an online tutor any day of the week. Spanish tutors are also available. The LEAP Learning Platform … Read more
November is Native American Heritage Month! Explore related social and cultural topics with these 5 novels about indigenous teens, plus a bonus book of advice for young adults, recommended by Santa Clara County Library District librarians. These books are available to read through the Libby app or OverDrive website with … Read more
As the application period opens for Fall 2026 admission to colleges and universities, it’s time to decide what programs would be the right fit for you. Gathering all the information you need to make the best decision can feel overwhelming, with so many different websites to explore and input from … Read more
As you return back to school with new classes, new experiences, and new subjects, your local public library is here to welcome you back to a brand-new school year! Whether you’re stepping into high school for the first time or this is your last year, we’re here to support your … Read more
Summer is just around the corner! Level up with CodeCombat, by practicing your coding skills to guide your chosen hero through dungeons full of enemies and gems! This RPG style game teaches computer and coding skills such as Python, JavaScript, C++, and more. Unlock new levels as you play, along … Read more
What kind of poet are you? Do you like writing with a strong sense of rhythm and cadence, in sync with the pulse and beat of a song? Or would you rather express yourself through metaphors and powerful images that light up the imagination? In April, commemorated as National Poetry … Read more
Rosa Parks was born Rosa Louise McCauley in Alabama, on February 4, 1913. She is best known for her act of civil disobedience which helped spur the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s. In 1954, Rosa Parks was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of … Read more
James Earl “Jimmy” Carter was born on October 1, 1924 and lived to see 100. He passed away on December 29, 2024. Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the United States. He was 52 years old when he took office in 1977. Prior to his presidency, he was the … Read more