Board Game Sunday!

Everyone is invited to play board games at the library! We have board games for adults, teens, and children -- plus LEGOs and DUPLOS. Join us on the second Sunday of the month from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Come with friends & family!

Monday Morning Meditation & Mindfulness

Join us for a series of mindfulness and meditation classes. Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days ......More

Join us for a series of mindfulness and meditation classes. Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

ESL Class Session

Registration closed. Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your ......More

Registration closed. Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. Classes are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4/1-5/31. You must be able to attend the entire class session. Space is limited. Registration for a placement test is required. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

Sean Mendelson Live in Concert

Join us for a special performance with singer/songwriter Sean Mendelson! Get ready for a unique high energy, interactive show for children of all ages and their caregivers. This performance will be held inside in our Orchard Room. Due to limited space, we will begin h......More

Join us for a special performance with singer/songwriter Sean Mendelson! Get ready for a unique high energy, interactive show for children of all ages and their caregivers. This performance will be held inside in our Orchard Room. Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets 30 minutes before the performance. Tickets are first come, first serve.  For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected]. Thank you to the Los Altos Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event.

ESL Class Session

Registration closed. Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your ......More

Registration closed. Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. Classes are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4/1-5/31. You must be able to attend the entire class session. Space is limited. Registration for a placement test is required. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

Befriending Our Minds: A Mindfulness Presentation

Our minds can be our best allies or worst enemies, depending on whether we understand how to work with our mental and emotional states. Learn the foundations of mindfulness - the practice of befriending and understanding our minds. We will discuss ways to gently connec......More

Our minds can be our best allies or worst enemies, depending on whether we understand how to work with our mental and emotional states. Learn the foundations of mindfulness - the practice of befriending and understanding our minds. We will discuss ways to gently connect with our bodies, breath, and internal thoughts and feelings. Over time, the practice of mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve our relationships, and facilitate a greater sense of meaning and purpose in our lives. Presented by Dr. Julia Lee, DACM, MBA, L.Ac. of South Bay Internal Healing. All are welcome, no registration needed. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

ESL Class Session

Registration closed. Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your ......More

Registration closed. Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. Classes are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4/1-5/31. You must be able to attend the entire class session. Space is limited. Registration for a placement test is required. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

ESL Conversation Club

Practice speaking English in an informal and supportive group; make new friends too! No registration is required, and you do not need to attend every week. Basic English knowledge recommended. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form......More

Practice speaking English in an informal and supportive group; make new friends too! No registration is required, and you do not need to attend every week. Basic English knowledge recommended. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Social Club

A long running game of Dungeons and Dragons, 5th edition and sometimes shorter oneshots. Teen drop ins to watch the game are welcome. Right now the game is full, but we will occasionally have openings for new players. Please check in at the adult reference desk upon ar......More

A long running game of Dungeons and Dragons, 5th edition and sometimes shorter oneshots. Teen drop ins to watch the game are welcome. Right now the game is full, but we will occasionally have openings for new players. Please check in at the adult reference desk upon arrival. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

Miss Molly Bubbles

Get ready for a bubbly good time! Join us for a mesmerizing bubble show with Miss Molly Bubbles, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Witness incredible feats of bubble artistry, from giant bubbles to intricate formations. This captivating performance will fill yo......More

Get ready for a bubbly good time! Join us for a mesmerizing bubble show with Miss Molly Bubbles, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Witness incredible feats of bubble artistry, from giant bubbles to intricate formations. This captivating performance will fill your eyes with wonder and laughter, creating a magical experience for all ages. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

Piggy Bank Pioneers

Piggy Bank Pioneers: A Playful Path to Financial Literacy Join members of Mountain View High School’s Personal Finance Club to improve your financial literacy skills through a fun, interactive game! This month's game will be "Currency Conga", designed for children age......More

Piggy Bank Pioneers: A Playful Path to Financial Literacy Join members of Mountain View High School’s Personal Finance Club to improve your financial literacy skills through a fun, interactive game! This month's game will be "Currency Conga", designed for children ages 5-10. Players will vie for space on a vinyl mat as they attempt to touch the correct coins and bills (similar to "Twister"). Players need to be able to differentiate right from left. Please note that space will be limited and advance registration is required. When registering the number of attendees, only count the number of children who will be participating in the event (do not include any caregivers, though caregivers should plan to accompany and participate alongside their children). For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

Piggy Bank Pioneers

Piggy Bank Pioneers: A Playful Path to Financial Literacy Join members of Mountain View High School’s Personal Finance Club to improve your financial literacy skills through a fun, interactive game! This month's game will be "Currency Conga", designed for children age......More

Piggy Bank Pioneers: A Playful Path to Financial Literacy Join members of Mountain View High School’s Personal Finance Club to improve your financial literacy skills through a fun, interactive game! This month's game will be "Currency Conga", designed for children ages 5-10. Players will vie for space on a vinyl mat as they attempt to touch the correct coins and bills (similar to "Twister"). Players need to be able to differentiate right from left. Please note that space will be limited and advance registration is required. When registering the number of attendees, only count the number of children who will be participating in the event (do not include any caregivers, though caregivers should plan to accompany and participate alongside their children). For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

Sunday CrafterNoon

All ages arts and crafts! Adults, teens, and kids -- join us for an afternoon of relaxed crafting on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Supplies are provided for you to explore a surprise art activity. This craft is self-directed; children must come with their responsib......More

All ages arts and crafts! Adults, teens, and kids -- join us for an afternoon of relaxed crafting on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Supplies are provided for you to explore a surprise art activity. This craft is self-directed; children must come with their responsible adult crafting-buddy. (This is not a drop-off program.)

Monday Morning Meditation & Mindfulness

Join us for a series of mindfulness and meditation classes. Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days ......More

Join us for a series of mindfulness and meditation classes. Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

ESL Class Session

Registration closed. Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your ......More

Registration closed. Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. Classes are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4/1-5/31. You must be able to attend the entire class session. Space is limited. Registration for a placement test is required. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

Now Read This Book Club

This month, we will be discussing James: A Novel by Percival L. Everett. The Los Altos Library Now Read This book club meets on the last Monday of the month to discuss both fiction and non-fiction b......More

This month, we will be discussing James: A Novel by Percival L. Everett. The Los Altos Library Now Read This book club meets on the last Monday of the month to discuss both fiction and non-fiction books that will help us make sense of today’s world.  For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

Kids' Paint-Your-Own Pottery Workshop (For Ages 10-12 only)

Embark on a creative journey with our kids' paint-your-own-pottery workshop. We will provide a curated selection of pre-formed pottery and a diverse palette of paints, allowing you to design a unique masterpiece. Following the workshop, your artwork will be expertly cl......More

Embark on a creative journey with our kids' paint-your-own-pottery workshop. We will provide a curated selection of pre-formed pottery and a diverse palette of paints, allowing you to design a unique masterpiece. Following the workshop, your artwork will be expertly clear glazed and fired, ensuring a durable and beautiful finish. Finished pieces will be available for collection at the library on a designated date. Please note that this program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and space is limited to a maximum of 20 participants. For ages 10-12 only.  For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

Malinky Music

Come enjoy a concert of bilingual music and movement in English and Spanish for young children by Emilia Lopez-Yanez, founder of Malinky Music! The mission of Malinky Music is to foster a joyful community of tiny humans and their families, creating moments of laughter......More

Come enjoy a concert of bilingual music and movement in English and Spanish for young children by Emilia Lopez-Yanez, founder of Malinky Music! The mission of Malinky Music is to foster a joyful community of tiny humans and their families, creating moments of laughter, connection, and musical memories that will be treasured for generations as well as supporting the developmental milestones of children ages 0-5. Space is limited and free tickets will be given out beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].

ESL Class Session

Registration closed. Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your ......More

Registration closed. Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. Classes are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4/1-5/31. You must be able to attend the entire class session. Space is limited. Registration for a placement test is required. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at [email protected].