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Curbside services are continuously STUDENT CARDS
evolving with changing state and CUSD and FUHSD students can find
county health and safety protocols. support 24/7 with library resources
https://sccld.org/informed/ including homework help, study
tools, free online tutoring, eBooks
and more. Log in online at
stud ent.sccl.org.
POETRY S MUSIC
Join Cupertino Poet
Laureate Jing Jing Yang at BOOKSHARE: HISTORICAL
her next virtual event on FICTION
Saturday, October 24, What period of history do you
celebrating poetry and dig? If you like historical fiction,
music. Register online at join us (virtually) on October 13
https://bit.1y/CPL102420. to find out what other readers
recommend in this popular
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genre. Register online at
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Facebook for library information, SEPTEMBER LIBRARY USE
reading recommendations, behind Cupertino Library's curbside
the scenes photos, children's
service was used by 8,516
storytimes, and more!
borrowers in the month of
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September, accounting for 24/o of
total SCCLD borrowers for the
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STAFF PICKS - OCTOBER 2020
CUPERTINO LIBRARY
LIBRARIAN CINDY RECOMMENDS...
Mindy Kim and the Birthday Puppy by Lyla Lee - It's Mindy's 8th birthday, and she
can't wait for her birthday party and the gift she's been wanting forever... a puppy!
This is the third book in this series for early elementary readers.
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/789931118
LIBRARIAN JENNY RECOMMENDS...
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins - An intriguing
introduction to the Hunger Games antagonist President Snow as a teenager.
Request it today and get on the waitlist! We'll try to get a copy to you as soon as
we can. https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/765746118
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-* Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom by Katherine Eban -
A fascinating look at the innovation, the deception, the fraud, and the
possibilities of the generic drug industry. Download it from Overdrive today or
RTHL6'R•IHE request the physical book.
BAN https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/691204118
LIBRARY PAGE KYLA RECOMMENDS...
12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke - a great resource if you
are unsure if your devices are your servants or your masters. This book is
insightful and full of wisdom about the proper role of technology in our lives.
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/565864118
Use your library card for access to our entire online library,
santa Clara available 2417, including eBooks, audiobooks, downloadable
county
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online learning, research and more.
Boohm" Don't have a library card? Sign up for an eCard at
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Milpitas Woodlandsccld.org/card-application/.
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October 2020
Library Stakeholder Report
Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian
Lobby and Computer Pilot Programs Underway
Our patrons have missed coming to the library
and while Santa Clara County carefully
advances in accordance with the state's
Blueprint for a Safer Economy, SCCLD is
adding new public services safely, and j j
sustainably. As of September 21, we began
piloting a lobby service model at the Gilroy,
Milpitas and Morgan Hill Libraries during
curbside hours where a limited number of _ Q
patrons can enter into the lobby of the library to
pick up their holds, browse a small collection of =- -
grab and go book and DVD titles, and use the
self-check machine for contactless service.
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Computers and printing are also available as of :
September 21, where we are offering a limited
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model at the Gilroy and Saratoga Libraries with two public computers and a printer for patron use
during curbside hours. Patrons can register online for a 50 minute computer session to check email,
print important paperwork, connect with family and friends and more. This also includes up to 25 pages
of free printing to benefit our patrons who do not have access to a computer or printer at home. The
computers have full internet access and are loaded with valuable software packages including
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, plus our full online library.
We are piloting these services to learn best practices before expanding to additional libraries later in
October. For more information, visit sccld.org/informed
SCCLD Surpasses 1.3 Million Overdrive Checkouts in 2020
OwDive While many library systems are struggling to offer any library
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services during the COVID-19 pandemic, SCCLD set a new
MR record in the number of Overdrive digital checkouts in 2020.
eBooks & From 2018 to 2019, we saw a 67% increase, and this year,
we've already broken the 1 Million checkout mark for the very
audiobooks first time with a 146% increase over 2019. At this pace, we
may pass the 2 Million mark in online checkouts from
Overdrive alone in 2020!
According to Overdrive, there are only 65 public library systems worldwide who have surpassed the 1
million checkout mark in 2020.
Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell I Cupertino I Gilroy I Los Altos I Los Altos Hills I Milpitas I Monte Sereno
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September by the Numbers
The Library District continues to serve our patrons in many ways and the numbers show just how much
they are enjoying their local library:
• 266,881 physical items checked out and 261,892 items returned: Items checked out show a
15% increase while items returned increased 26% from August to September.
• 78 Virtual Programs = 2,998 Live Views and over 5,193 Total Views: SCCLD offers virtual
programs for all ages Monday through Saturday, which patrons can enjoy from the safety and
convenience of home.
• 130,006 eBooks circulated: While holds on physical items are limited to 12, our patrons
continue to enjoy their eBooks as these can be borrowed and renewed online (if eligible), and
automatically returned when the due date arrives.
Your Vote Counts
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SCCLD helped voters ahead of the November 3
Presidential Election by providing voter registration ,,.,,
forms during curbside service hours the week of
National Voter Registration Day. In addition, -
residents can find resources and information about s `
voting and elections in California and the United
States on our website at sccld.org/voting. Here you
can find out if you are registered to vote, how to vote
online, and more.
SCCLD is also offering ballot drop off boxes outside of the Campbell, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas,
Morgan Hill, Saratoga, and Woodland Libraries. There is also a ballot drop off box in the Cupertino
Civic Plaza across from the Cupertino Library entrance. Click here to find your nearest ballot drop off
location.
The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters has information about voting centers, tracking your ballot,
and ballot drop off locations. The ROV is still looking for Election Officers to help at Vote Centers
leading up to Election Day. Paid stipends are offered. Learn more on their website.
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, October 22, 2020
at 12pm
The next Library JPA Board Meeting will be held on October 22, 2020 at 12pm. The meeting will be
held online. For more information, visit sccld.org/jpa
Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell I Cupertino I Gilroy I Los Altos I Los Altos Hills I Milpitas I Monte Sereno
Morgan Hill I Saratoga