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Senior Services
Programs and Events
Seniors are invited to attend these programs and events: Click here.
Friendly Service
Reference librarians are available to answer your questions and help you use the Library. We'll recommend books too!
Collection
1.6 million items available free with a library card. Request a title and we'll deliver it to your Santa Clara County Library.
- Books
- Feature Films
- Documentaries
- TV shows
- Large Type books
- Talking Books
- Music
- Book Club Kits
- Bi-Folkal Kits
- Best Sellers
- Magazines
- Over 25 languages
Senior Discount
Persons age 65 and older may request exemption from fines.
Programs
Each library offers a wide variety of programs. Examples include:
- Book discussion groups
- Instruction on using library computers and searching the Internet
- Armchair travel
- Health
- Cultural
- Current events discussion
Electronic Library 24/7
Over fifty research databases available from your home computer 24 hours a day.
- Health
- Investment
- Genealogy
- Links to our favorite web sites for seniors
- Reading suggestions, including a newsletter e-mailed to you
Homebound Service
Free delivery of library materials for the home-bound. Large Type Honor collections for nursing homes and other institutions.
For more information on any of these services, please ask the reference librarian at your library. We are here to help you!
Special Aids
We have computers with Internet access for the visually and hearing impaired. Desktop video magnifiers are available at some locations.
Volunteer Opportunities
Many different volunteer opportunities are available for those that wish to support their library with their time or talent.
Bookmobile
The Library's award-winning bookmobile visits retirement centers, convalescent hospitals, and neighborhood stops throughout Santa Clara County.
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