National Library Week at SCCLD Libraries

Santa Clara County Library District is marking National Library Week with free events across its eight branches through Saturday, April 25. (sccld.org; ala.org) The district’s website says the week runs April 19–25 and invites residents to “find your joy” through storytimes, skill-building classes, and community gatherings. The American Library Association is using the same “Find Your Joy” theme nationwide for National Library Week 2026. (sccld.org; ala.org) Santa Clara County Library District serves Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Saratoga, and Woodland, plus a bookmobile and literacy services. Santa Clara County’s website says the district offers adult and children’s reading programs, tutoring, employment resources, and research tools. (santaclaracounty.gov; sccld.org) That lineup puts National Library Week in the middle of the library’s regular work: early-literacy storytimes for young children, classes for adults, and public events that do not require admission. The district’s events calendar lists programs by branch and by age group, including kids, teens, and adults. (sccl.bibliocommons.com; santaclaracounty.gov) The national campaign comes as libraries continue to present themselves as more than book-lending sites. The American Library Association says people use libraries for programs, classes, makerspaces, author talks, and job support as well as borrowing materials. (ala.org) At SCCLD, that broader role shows up in the event listings. Recent and upcoming entries include children’s storytimes, art workshops, book clubs, author talks, and adult literacy tutor training. (sccl.bibliocommons.com; sccl.bibliocommons.com; sccl.bibliocommons.com; sccl.bibliocommons.com) National Library Week itself is a long-running observance. The American Library Association describes it as an annual celebration of libraries and library workers, and other library institutions, including the Library of Congress, are promoting the April 19–25 week this year. (ala.org; newsroom.loc.gov) For Santa Clara County residents, the practical detail is simple: branch schedules vary, and the district is posting the specifics online. The week ends Saturday, April 25, with the full calendar and branch-by-branch details on SCCLD’s site. (sccld.org; sccl.bibliocommons.com)