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Monthly Newsletter - November 2022 |
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According to the National Congress of American Indians, this month "is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges." Consider picking up one of these books featuring Native history and culture to learn something new in November:
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Holiday Closures in November
All Santa Clara City Libraries will be CLOSED on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day and on Thursday and Friday, November 24-25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Our digital library is always open at sclibrary.org!
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Wednesday, November 16, at 3:30 p.m. - Margie Edinger Room
Come join us in the Margie Edinger Room at Central Park Library for an afterschool hour of fun where children in grades K-5 will get to use their imagination and creativity. This month's activity will be themed around corn!
No registration required.
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Tuesday, November 22, at 4:30 p.m.
Join us on Tuesday, November 22, and learn how to apply for financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act (CADAA) are the most widely used applications to access student aid: each has one application for multiple types of funding. When you complete the financial aid application, you’re automatically applying for everything from grants to scholarships and work-study to loans from federal, state, and school sources. Hosted by the Santa Clara City Library and Mission College.
Visit our calendar for Zoom information.
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CENTRAL: Teen Hangouts
Tuesday, November 1, at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8, at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 15, at 4 p.m.
Join us at Central Park Library and hang out playing board games and doing crafts! This event will take place on the first three Tuesdays in November in Teen Central.
No registration required.
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CENTRAL: Teen Library Leaders
Tuesday, November 29, at 4 p.m.
Santa Clara City Library's Teen Library Leaders is an advisory board of local teens in grades 7-12 who meet monthly with the library's Teen Services Librarian to discuss books, movies and music, and to give input on what they want from the library and to assist in making it a reality. TLL requires a commitment to attend one meeting per month during the school year, volunteer to set up programs and participate in reading and library program attendance outside of the meetings.
No registration required.
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Thursday, November 3, at 4 p.m.
During this workshop we will help you to assess where you are in your job search and identify manageable tasks that can be completed to help you move forward. This 1-hour presentation includes a Q&A session.
Register here.
This workshop is presented by NOVAworks Job Center and Santa Clara City Library.
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Thursday, November 3, at 6 p.m.
Pesticides from flea and tick control products can travel around our homes and/or be released into local waterways. Chemical engineer Stephanie Hughes from Santa Clara University will share ways you can control fleas and ticks while reducing risks to your household and to the San Francisco Bay.
Register here.
This program is supported by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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We have a new monthly service at the Central Park Library! On the second Thursday of each month, you can receive one-on-one assistance with your questions related to landlord/tenant laws. These consultation sessions are walk-in only and are available only for Santa Clara County residents (excluding San Jose tenants). Our November session will be Thursday, November 10, from 3-5 p.m. Please visit the Central Park Library lobby to use this service. |
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Did you know reading aloud to your child is the best way to prepare them for reading and writing success in school? The time before a child enters kindergarten is crucial for language and brain development, as well as for fostering a lifelong love of reading.
1,000 Books before Kindergarten is a free program that encourages you to read one thousand books with your child before they begin kindergarten. It's easy, fun, and a great way to bond with your young child. The concept is simple, but the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, or toddler. The goal is to read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books!) before your child starts kindergarten.
Sound hard? Not really if you think about it: If you read just one book a night, you will have read 365 books in one year—that’s 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years. If you consider that most children start kindergarten at around five, you have more time than you think (so get started)! Sign up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten today and print your first reading log or pick it up at your nearest Library. Happy reading!
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The Central Park and the Northside Branch Libraries are 11-Day Vote Center Locations for the 2022 General Election. In-person voting will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 29 - November 7, and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 8) at the following Library locations:
- Redwood Room, Central Park Library at 2635 Homestead Road
- Community Room, Northside Branch Library at 695 Moreland Way
There is also an official ballot drop box outside the Central Park Library that is open 24/7 until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Please call 408-299-VOTE [8683] or visit the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters website with any questions about voting and elections.
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Have questions? We're here to answer!
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