The Santa Clara City Library, in partnership with the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends, is excited to be an NEA Big Read grantee for 2025-2026! The Library is organizing events around Bite by Bite by Aimee Nezhukumatathil throughout the year. This grant facilitates a shared reading experience to build community while inspiring meaningful …
Whomst among us is not trying to save money or figure out our taxes? Or, if you have a high school senior, struggled with the new FAFSA form? The library and the Foundation are here to help! Let’s start with forms! If you need help with you taxes, VITA is at The Santa Clara City …
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Have you heard the phrase: “Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without”? It’s a good mantra – along with “reduce, reuse, recycle” – to help you reduce your impact on the environment. The Library and the Foundation can inspire you and give you resources to inspire you to live a greener …
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There are so many ways to expand your community and yourself in the world. We always say that supporting your library is supporting your community. So, how can you use the library to create a stronger community for yourself and your family? You think of the library as a place to find books, and maybe …
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Join us on July 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Park Library’s Redwood Room for a live performance by San Francisco Bay Area artists, Amy D. and Dillion Vado! Vocalist Amy D and vibraphonist Dillon Vado share a kinship built on trust, synergy, and the honoring of authentic expression in their new collaborative project. …
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Join us for this highly anticipated concert tomorrow evening at Mission Library! Dubbed “The Rockstar of the Flute” by the Informador de Guadalajara (Mexico), Mexican-Japanese American flutist Ráyo Furuta has performed worldwide as a commanding and versatile performing artist within the classical, contemporary, world, jazz, and pop sectors. This collaboration between Rayo and Chiffon …
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Join us for this outdoor concert at Northside Branch Library and enjoy your afternoon filled with music and dance! Alaturca Connection is a San Francisco based music band formed by the area’s widely acclaimed musicians. Each of the members comes from a different ethnical background and brings musical depth and years of experience in playing a …
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Next up in the State Parks grant: learn about invasive species! Your favorite park, preserve, or wildlife refuge is under attack … by non-native species! Invasive plants and animals are a major threat to native biodiversity and ecosystem integrity. Join us for a Zoom talk with Santa Clara University restoration ecologist Virginia Matzek, where you’ll …
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The Foundation and Friends is helping the Santa Clara City Library administer a grant from the California State Library, in partnership with the California State Parks, to get people out into nature! With this program, you can check out day-use parking passes for the State Parks and take classes about outdoor topics, such as tick safety. These …
The ESL Book Club is a fun opportunity to practice your English reading, speaking, and listening skills. Join us to discuss award-winning novels, non-fiction books, and classic American/English books. While meeting new people! In this session we will be discussing The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. We look forward to seeing you! …