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The Santa Clara County Library District Foundation was established to provide support for the Santa Clara County Library District. Funds raised by the Foundation go to support districtwide services such as our Bookmobiles, the Reading Program, the Distinguished Author Series, and innovation that promotes learning and extends services to our county’s underserved areas.

Our Vision:

Ignite the power of the Library to provide opportunities for all

Our Mission:

Support ongoing and innovative districtwide library services through your generous contributions

Since 2019, Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) has been organizing the Distinguished Author Series events, where they bring together diverse writers whose words strike a chord with readers and spark thought-provoking ideas and discussions. The SCCLD Foundation is a

The Santa Clara County Library District has two Bookmobiles providing personalized, comprehensive library service to people who may have difficulty visiting a community library – including seniors, individuals with physical limitations, children, and geographically remote residents in the cities of:

One in six adults in Santa Clara County lacks basic literacy skills resulting in personal, social and economic disadvantages. Some also struggle to support their children’s education at home. The Library’s free Reading Program addresses these issues, pairing a volunteer tutor

Your generous donations to the Santa Clara County Library District Foundation help address new or unmet literacy related needs as well as enhance existing programs and services offered by the District. Together we can have a great impact toward increasing

Libraries and Baseball- Two American Favorites

The San Francisco Giants are welcoming baseball fans and library fans on Monday, April 7 at Oracle Park as they take on the Cincinnati Reds for their first ever Library Night. Many Library Systems around the Bay Area, including the Santa Clara

Silicon Valley Reads 2025

SCCLDF continues to provide financial support for Silicon Valley Reads. This years theme is “Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World”. Visit the SCCLD web page for the selection of books and various events planned for 2025. More information on

Silicon Valley Reads Announces Theme for 2024

Read the press release from October 18th, that lists the three books which encapsulate the spirit of the 2024 theme “A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today” and encourage meaningful conversations.

2023 Distinguished Author Series

Join the SCCLD Foundation sponsored Distinguished Author Series event organized by SCCLD on Friday, December 1 at 11 a.m. at the Orchard City Banquet Hall in Campbell for an enlightening talk with acclaimed author Mitch Albom. The talk will be