Public Libraries in Santa Clara County, California

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Public Libraries in Santa Clara County, California

The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) operates eight community libraries in Santa Clara County, CA, serving Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga along with the unincorporated communities of the county.

📚 About Santa Clara County Library District

The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is a special district that provides free public library service to the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga, plus the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County, California. SCCLD runs the Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos (with its Woodland branch), Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Saratoga and Campbell community libraries along with bookmobile service. It is governed by a Joint Powers Authority and is a separate agency from the municipal library systems in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto, which are not part of SCCLD.

📱 Free digital access with your card

A free SCCLD library card unlocks the district's online library, including Libby by OverDrive for ebooks and audiobooks, hoopla for instant streaming of movies, music and books, Mango Languages for language learning, Medici.tv for classical music, opera and ballet, and the Beanstack reading-tracker app, alongside free public computers and Wi-Fi at every branch.

Santa Clara County library branches — 8 verified

Each branch below is verified on its official page with address, hours and services. Browse the full California directory for more.

Campbell LibraryCampbell, CAWest Valley →Cupertino LibraryCampbell, CAWest Valley →Gilroy LibraryCampbell, CASouth County →Los Altos LibraryCampbell, CANorth County →Woodland Branch LibraryCampbell, CANorth County →Milpitas LibraryCampbell, CANorth County →Morgan Hill LibraryCampbell, CASouth County →Saratoga LibraryCampbell, CAWest Valley →

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which cities does the Santa Clara County Library District serve?

SCCLD operates community libraries in Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga, plus a Woodland branch and bookmobile service, and also serves the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County.

Is San Jose Public Library part of SCCLD?

No. San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto each run their own separate municipal library systems and are not part of the Santa Clara County Library District.

How do I get an SCCLD library card?

Residents of Santa Clara County can sign up for a free library card online at sccld.org or in person at any SCCLD community library with a photo ID and proof of address.

Does SCCLD offer free ebooks and streaming?

Yes. With an SCCLD card you can use Libby/OverDrive for ebooks and audiobooks, hoopla for streaming movies, music and books, Mango Languages, Medici.tv and the Beanstack reading app at no cost.

Are SCCLD libraries free to use?

Yes. Browsing, Wi-Fi, public computers and borrowing with a library card are all free. SCCLD is funded as a special district serving Santa Clara County residents.

Last verified October 2026 from official library sources. Hours & services can change — confirm on each branch’s page. By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com