Kids should have their dancing shoes ready for next weekend, when Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band perform their final two shows of the season (sccld.org/events).
Sat., May 23, 10:30am–11:30am at Cupertino Library
Sunday, May 24, 2:00pm–3:00pm at Gilroy Library
Get ready to dance, sing, read, with the ultimate crossover between music, storytelling, and cultural magic! Fronted by husband-and-wife creative powerhouses Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis, this duo has made history as GRAMMY-winning, Latin GRAMMY-winning, and EMMY-winning artists, authors, and visionaries.
If you can’t wait for the program to arrive, check out some of Lucky’s books from the library now.
Watch LD in action: /musicvideos
Teens and adults can enter the world of superhero comics next weekend as Marvel Entertainment comic artist Jerry Decaire drops by three of our libraries to share his insights from decades of drawing popular figures like the X-Men, Thor, Deadpool and Hawkeye.
Sat., May 23, 10am–12pm, Los Altos & 2:30–4pm, Milpitas
Sun., May 24, 2–4pm, Morgan Hill
Jerry will demonstrate how a superhero comic gets made and teach participants how to create their own superhero drawings! Details and registration: sccld.org/events
Come out to the Cupertino Library next Friday, Friday, Friday, May 22 at 6PM.
The Cupertino High School Robotics Club will be hosting a demonstration of their competition robot. This is your chance for a real steel encounter.
Members of the team will explain how they built the machine and walk attendees through a virtual run. No registration needed. Find details: sccld.org/events
According to the CDC, around a quarter of adults suffer from chronic pain. Julia Lee, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, has some suggestions that might help reduce this discomfort.
Chinese Medicine for Chronic Pain
Tue., May 19, 7-8pm, Los Altos Library
Sat., May 30, 11am–12pm, Gilroy Library
In this engaging talk, Dr. Julia Lee will discuss natural reasons why the body manifests pain, what the healing process for pain may look like, strategies to cope with pain during the healing process, and beneficial attitudes that support pain relief.
Some common areas of pain (such as knee, lower back, shoulder, neck, headache) will be discussed from the perspective of meridians running through those areas, as well as organs that pain can be referred from.
This talk is also suitable for caregivers and family members of those with chronic pain, to learn more about how to communicate with and support loved ones going through pain.
Do you have Chinese ancestry and have you ever wondered about your ancestors' history? Where they lived, important milestones around births, moving and citizenship. If so, we have the resource for you!
Learn about My China Roots in a short (30 minute) webinar on Wed., May 20 at 11AM (sccld.org/events).
My China Roots is a genealogy resource for researching Chinese ancestry with records in both English and Chinese such as census, immigration, Chinese exclusion, community directories, burial and genealogy records.
Users can research ancestral villages, surname origins, digitized zupus (documents compiled by families to record the names and details of ancestors), and upload images with Chinese text to obtain a transcription. Find it here: /resource/mychinaroots/
In addition, visit our Genealogy page to find additional resources such as Ancestry Library, Fold3 Library Edition and Digital ReeL. Visit /genealogy/
Please note: Some of these resources can only be accessed in-person at the library.
Do you know an adult who is interested in improving their English skills? Our Reading Program is holding two Adult Learner Orientations next Wed., May 20 at 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 – 7 p.m.
Adult residents of the County District area who speak basic English and read/write at an 8th grade level or lower are eligible to be learners in our Reading Program. This session will be led by a Literacy Specialist and will cover the services provided by the Reading Program.
Find out more about this opportunity and our Program at /reading-program/.
Photo: graduates from one of our learning classes celebrate an end of term lunch at our Services & Support Center in Campbell. We're getting ready to open The Nest next store, which will have dedicated space for the Reading Program. Hopefully our next cohort of students will get to celebrate their graduation there!
Here's the deal- if you keep reading we'll keep loading up our resources with great new content. You have just reached the 20 million digital book checkouts on Libby, by Overdrive!
You might recall that we just hit 1 million checkouts for 2026 last month, one of the top figures in the state. We sure do have some dedicated and tech savvy patrons!
Find all of our Overdrive resources 24/7 at sccld.org/online-library/.
This includes Libby, by Overdrive – eBooks and Audiobooks, Kids eReading Room, Magazines, and Magazines for Kids & Teens. So much good stuff to explore.
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and motherly figures!
Our website has suggestions for how to make the day one to remember if you need any last minute ideas.
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Grand reopening the @sccld Campbell Branch Library! Did you know that each branch has its own unique library card option? Look how cute Campbell’s landmarks look! And this prima even scored a copy of this month’s bonus book! 👀
Today is the day we've all been waiting for… the grand opening of the new 📚Campbell Library📚!
The persistence, the passion, the dedication that the community has put into this beautifully reimagined library reflects just how deeply our residents value this space and the role it will play in our community. This building acts as a welcoming space where people can learn, explore, connect, and simply spend time together. It's a place where our kids can feel comfortable expressing themselves, discovering new interests, and building relationships that strengthen the fabric of their neighborhoods. It is also a place that stands as a testament to what it looks like when we collectively agree to invest in opportunity and belonging. Thank you to @campbelllibrary staff, @sccld , @cityofcampbell , @friendsofcampbelllibrary , and all of the community partners that made this dream a reality in @downtowncampbellca . I can't wait to explore the space more during my Budget Town Hall May 27, at 6 p.m. Register for free at the link in my bio!
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Join us Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. for a conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as they discuss Brain Fitness Blueprint, a guide that offers a 30 day plan to restore cognitive clarity, emotional balance, and overall vitality.
Drawing on holistic practices and cutting‑edge research, they explore how modern stressors—poor sleep, constant screens, and chronic overload—disrupt brain function and how meditation, breathwork, nature‑based rituals, and emerging technologies can help reset the nervous system.
Their framework explains why today’s world overwhelms the brain, how to reclaim focus and resilience, and which daily habits support long‑term mental sharpness and well‑being. The conversation highlights practical strategies for enhancing energy, clarity, and joy in everyday life.
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