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Discover & Go
Are you ready for adventure, learning, and fun? Discover & Go connects you to free day passes for local museums and attractions.
2026 Kids' Book Awards
Winners and honors of the Newbery Medal, Caldecott Medal, Coretta Scott King Awards and more
2026 Teen Book Awards
Check out these winners of the 2026 Youth Media Awards given by the American Library Association, plus honors, previous winners, and more.
Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
Thursday, March 12 at 4 p.m.
Digital live stream
Join us for a virtual conversation with Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library. Register now to participate.
Celebrate Lunar New Year
2026: Year of the Horse
Books to help you learn about and celebrate Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year Events
Various SDCL branches
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with music, crafts, cultural performances and more.
Read, Watch & Listen
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ABCmouse has more than 10,000 fun learning activities for kids between 2 and 8 years old, including games, puzzles, poems, songs, videos, books, and more.
ABCmouse is available from home, the library, or on the go.
Read on Libby
Women's History Month
A small selection of the amazing true stories by and about women across the world and throughout history.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Irish history, culture, and people - in Ireland and across the world.
Crafting Your Life
Create something unique.
Women's History Month
A small selection of the amazing true stories by and about women across the world and throughout history.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Irish history, culture, and people - in Ireland and across the world.
Crafting Your Life
Create something unique.
Staff Picks
From Page to Premiere: The Next Wave of Book-to-Screen Hits
Some complain that Hollywood has run out of ideas. But as long as studios can look to popular books for inspiration, they’ll never run dry.
Score Big on Romance: 3 Books to Read After Heated Rivalry
If Heated Rivalry stole your heart with its sizzling chemistry, emotional depth, and irresistible tension between rivals, you’re in luck.
Page-Turners You Might've Missed
As the final days of the year slip by, many readers find themselves reflecting on books they loved, and the ones they still want to read.
From Page to Premiere: The Next Wave of Book-to-Screen Hits
Some complain that Hollywood has run out of ideas. But as long as studios can look to popular books for inspiration, they’ll never run dry.
Score Big on Romance: 3 Books to Read After Heated Rivalry
If Heated Rivalry stole your heart with its sizzling chemistry, emotional depth, and irresistible tension between rivals, you’re in luck.
Page-Turners You Might've Missed
As the final days of the year slip by, many readers find themselves reflecting on books they loved, and the ones they still want to read.