Santa Clara City Library

The Central Park Book Club meets (almost) every 4th Monday of the month to discuss books across all genres. Join the group and create a space to talk about and enjoy reading!

This month, we will be discussing Connecting Dots by Joshua A. Miele: "At the age of four, Joshua Miele was blinded and badly burned when a neighbor poured sulfuric acid over his head. It could have ended his life, but instead, Miele--naturally curious, and a born problem solver--not only recovered, but thrived. Throughout his life, Miele has found increasingly inventive ways to succeed in a world built for the sighted, and to help others to do the same." For a limited time, we are offering this title on Libby with no waiting list, so you can check out the eBook or eAudiobook today (through Feb. 28)!

The author will also be joining us for a special event at Santa Clara University on Wednesday, February 25. See our calendar event for full details and registration. We hope to see you there as well!

See our full 2026 reading list in our catalog.

This program is presented as part of Silicon Valley Reads, a community engagement program that features books and an annual theme to bring people together by providing more than 100 free, public events for all ages each year. In today’s world, the need for connection is more important and more powerful than ever. Our 2026 theme, Bridges to Belonging, explores how we can build bridges... to one another, to our families, and to our communities, to create genuine belonging.