Category: Children’s

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New Arrivals: More Easy Readers Added to the Children’s Collection

Did you know that easy readers are some of the most popular and “in demand” items in the children’s collection?  The books are designed for preschool through second graders who are first starting to read independently.  Parents appreciate the color-coded labeling system which indicates the reading level of the book.   The labeling system helps them match the book …

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Youth Services Posts 2011 Favorites

Our very own Youth Services department created a list their favorite books of 2011 for children and teens. If you still have some last minute holiday shopping to do for kids, this list is a great gift guide.  Don’t forget to check our bookstore in the Library lobby.     http://scclnews.blogspot.com/2011/12/staff-picks-best-books-of-2011-for.html

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Kids Count at Santa Clara City Library!

Our library has always provided stellar services to our children and last fiscal year (July 2010- June 2011) was no exception.  Over 18,000 young library card holders aged zero to 14 and their parents/caregivers borrowed a whopping 1,344,289 children’s items!  These materials included books, audio materials, videos, and more.  Children’s and young adults’ socialization and …

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