Category: Advocacy

Thanks for your support!

A huge thanks to everyone who supported the Santa Clara City Library through the budgeting process in May and June. The City Council fully supports opening the library more hours.   Thank you for your support! This is part of the Foundation and Friends advocacy work on behalf of the Santa Clara City Library.

Reminder: the City Council meeting is tomorrow evening

Reminder! The City Council is discussing the next city budget at their meeting tomorrow. If you want to make your voice heard in support of the Santa Clara City Library, you can attend either in person or online.   Thank you for supporting your library!

City Budget released today

The next city budget is being released to the public today. We encourage everyone to go read it, to see what it has in store for the Santa Clara City Library. This is the budget that will govern operating expenses for the whole city for the next two years, so it’s important. Learn more ways …

Come to the Board of Library Trustees Meeting on Monday April 3

The next Board of Library Trustees meeting is on Monday April 3 at 6pm. Come to the meeting (either in person or via zoom). You’ll learn more about what’s happening and it’s a great way to show your support of the library!  

The Board of Library Trustees Meeting is tonight

The Board of Library Trustees meeting is tonight at 6pm!   If you’re interested in learning more about the Santa Clara City Libraries, this is a great way to start getting involved. Go to the Calendar on the Library’s website to learn more about how to attend these virtual meetings.  

Outdoor Classes and Events at Libraries Across the Nation

We love the article from the NYTimes last weekend about libraries creating more outdoor spaces to hold programs, a trend that was in place even before the pandemic. The Santa Clara City Library has started doing this with its outdoor story times. They’re on Mondays (Mission Library) and Fridays (Central and Northside Libraries). Look for …