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The Library has services and tools to help you and your child with early literacy needs. If you have any questions, please call 408-615-2916 during open service hours to speak with our Youth Services staff.
In-Person Events and Services
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Free Monthly Book for Children 0-5
The Santa Clara City Library joins the Santa Clara County Library District in bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to our community. Families with children ages 0–5 can now sign up to receive a free, high-quality book every month, until the child’s fifth birthday, that will be mailed right to their homes. Books are available in English or bilingual English-Spanish to encourage growth of little one’s love of reading with every delivery. |
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1,000 Books for Kindergarten is a free program that encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before they begin Kindergarten. It's easy, fun, and a great way to bond and learn with your young child. Although 1,000 sounds like a lot - just one book a day adds up fast! |
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Recommended Booklists are curated by our very own Youth Services Staff. You can find staff-favorite books for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners, as well as lists curated by topic, such as ABCs, farm animals, things that go, etc. |
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Dial-a-Story (Grades K-3) lets you listen to a story anytime, anywhere! Stories change every Monday. Call 408-615-2909 to listen to a story in English or Spanish. You can also stream the stories online on our Dial-a-Story page. |
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¡Llama para un cuento (Grados K-3ro) y escucha uno en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar! Los cuentos cambian cada lunes. Llama al 408-615-2909 para escuchar el cuento en inglés o español, ó escúchalo en nuestra pagina web. |
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Early Literacy Kits are activity boxes designed to help prepare your child for school by learning about essential concepts. These librarian-crafted kits are suitable for children aged 3-5 and can be used during a visit to the library. Use the ideas from these boxes to get you started both in the library and at home. |
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Come to any of our library branches for a fun and interactive storytime. Library staff will share stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement! Grown-ups can also learn some tips for engaging kids in early literacy. Some events include a stay and play session following storytime. Visit our Storytime page to see our full schedule throughout all of our Santa Clara City Library branches. |
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Multilingual Storytimes allow children and grown-ups to learn, sing, dance, and read in different languages! They're designed to create connections between words and meaning and encourage families to and learn about other languages and cultures. Sessions offered throughout our branches include:
Please check our event calendar for the complete schedule. |
Online Books and Audiobooks
The Library offers access to electronic resources 24/7.These eBooks are recommended for ages 3 & up, and may require a Library card number and PIN number. You can apply for a Library card online and pick it up at any Santa Clara City Library branch or bookmobile.
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LOTE4Kids allows kids to learn a language and connect with books through the magic of storytelling. Library members can choose from thousands of audio-picture books in 95+ languages, together with English translations.
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Scholastic's BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. Best suited for children in grades PreK-3. |
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Hoopla allows you to skip the check-out line and read eBooks/eAudiobooks or stream new movies and music directly to your computer or mobile device.
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