Gilroy Library

2026 SAVE THE DATE: National Night Out 2026!

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (4:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
350 W. 6th Street, Gilroy, CA

Bring the whole family for a free fun and community event that includes:
🚓 Emergency vehicles
🎨 Pintacaras
🎯 Games and crafts
🎟️ Raffles
🎵 Music
📸 Photobooth
🤝 Community Resource Fair
.. and so much more!

National Night Out is a nationwide event that strengthens partnerships between police and the community, and promotes safety in neighborhoods. This is a great opportunity to meet local officials, connect with community organizations, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with family and friends.

For more information, contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 408-500-5034

Last month to join these FREE virtual workshops to learn how to help children build their reading skills from birth to age 5.

📅 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month through June 2026
⌚7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Register for the “Encouraging Literacy at Home” workshop:
https://sccoe.to/FACELiteracy

Register for the “Interactive Read Aloud” Workshop:
https://sccoe.to/FACEInteractive

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel (brother of Rahm) discusses his book Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Health Life Tue., June 9 at 11 AM. Virtual Author Talk.
Emanuel argues that life is not a competition to live the longest and that “wellness” shouldn’t be difficult; it should be an invisible part of one’s lifestyle that yields maximum health benefits with the least work.

Dr. Emanuel cuts through the noise with wit and good humor, giving readers just what they need: simple, high-impact, evidence-based guidelines on such issues as alcohol consumption, food and nutrition, exercise, sleep, and social engagement.

Please register: https://bit.ly/4oa9M2s

Gilroy and Morgan Hill Libraries will be serving Lunch at the Library this summer!

Starting Mon., June 8 at Morgan Hill and Mon., June 15 at Gilroy, children 0-18 can receive a free healthy meal that will keep them happy and energetic.

Both programs end on Fri., Aug. 7 and are intended to ensure that kids are getting proper nutrition while schools are off for the summer.

Details at sccld.org/summer

Make & Create with Hatem Aly: Sketchbooks + Bookmarks June 17th at 10:00AM PT live online through Creativebug

Join us for a special live event featuring award-winning illustrator, Hatem Aly. As one of iRead's featured illustrators for the 2026 summer reading campaign, Hatem will give us a tour of his sketchbooks and share his process for creating the poster Plant a Seed. Read. Gather your favorite art supplies and make a bookmark along with Hatem during the live event. Registrants will also receive a special coloring page designed by Hatem. Access with your library card at https://www.creativebug.com/lives

Sign up for Summer Reading during June or July. Expect many great events for all ages at our libraries. Find the calendar at sccld.org/events

Come in and sign up and receive a sign up prize while supplies last: Adults get a tote bag and book, Teens receive a pencil pouch full of goodies and a book, and kids receive a goody bag. Read at least 5 books by the end of August to receive another prize! Learn more at sccld.org/summer

Our teen librarians have two contests going (sccld.org/contests). First, a photography event tied to our nation's 250th bday on July 4 (entries due by June 30). Second, an original art bookmark contest (no AI please!), with entries due by July 31

Modern life can be stressful!

Take a virtual break using our Headspace resource. Multiple programs are available, short or long depending on your time availability and interest.

Need help with sleep? Headspace is good for that. Reduce stress through breathing exercises and relaxing sessions. A spa in the palm of your hand.

Check it out at sccld.org/headspace

Free Adoptions of Cats & Kittens!

Saturday, June 6th (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
County of Santa Clara Animal Services Center
12425 Monterey Rd, San Martin, CA

🚨 ATTENTION ALL CAT & KITTEN LOVERS! 🚨

Your future best friend is waiting for you, and this Saturday, they come with a price tag of exactly... $0! 🐾✨
We are teaming up for California Adopt-a-Pet Day and waiving adoption fees on ALL animals including our entire kingdom of purrfect cats and kittens!

Whether you’re looking for a tiny, chaotic ball of fluff or a distinguished, couch-potato lap cat, we’ve got your match.
Come for the cats, stay for the fun! We’ll have awesome local vendors on-site to help you celebrate.

🗓 When: Saturday, June 6th
📍 Where: County of Santa Clara Animal Services Center
👉 12425 Monterey Rd, San Martin, CA
We will be open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm!

Let’s clear the shelters! Tag a friend who needs some feline therapy this weekend. 👇🐱

Let's face it, you can never have enough good tote bags.

Adults who sign up for our Summer Reading Program (sccld.org/summer) get a free tote bag and book while supplies last. Read and log 5 books by the end of summer for more prizes.

You can be the coolest person in your carpool, rocking a Bad Seed themed bag.