Furry Friends Reading Buddies

Come practice your reading skills and read aloud to a friendly dog or cat -- your very own furry audience!  You can bring a book from home or borrow one from the Children's Room.  This program is perfect for emergent readers.  Children in grades K-8 are welcome to part......More

Come practice your reading skills and read aloud to a friendly dog or cat -- your very own furry audience!  You can bring a book from home or borrow one from the Children's Room.  This program is perfect for emergent readers.  Children in grades K-8 are welcome to participate.   You may register for a 10-minute session online beginning two days before the event. Please only reserve spots for the children participating (not adults) and provide the child's name in the registration with parents' email information 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].

Indian Dance Peformance by Pagrav Dance Studio

Text from presenter: Join us for an Indian music and dance performance by Pagrav Dance Studio led by Purvi Jejurkar.  Experience the grace, rhythm, and intricacy of Bharatantayam dance form during this dance showcase. No registration necessary.  Seating will be deter......More

Text from presenter: Join us for an Indian music and dance performance by Pagrav Dance Studio led by Purvi Jejurkar.  Experience the grace, rhythm, and intricacy of Bharatantayam dance form during this dance showcase. No registration necessary.  Seating will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. 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].

No Fuss Meal Prep

Tired of last-minute dinner scrambles? Our chef will offer practical solutions for busy individuals and families. Discover the joy of having delicious, ready-to-eat meals at your fingertips. This empowers you to prioritize healthy eating without spending hours in the k......More

Tired of last-minute dinner scrambles? Our chef will offer practical solutions for busy individuals and families. Discover the joy of having delicious, ready-to-eat meals at your fingertips. This empowers you to prioritize healthy eating without spending hours in the kitchen every day. This program is part of the Santa Clara County Library District's Summer Reading 2025 event schedule. 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].

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].

Now Read This Book Club

This month, we will be discussing The Burn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher. The Los Altos Library Now Read This book club meets on the last Monday of the month to discuss both fiction and non-......More

This month, we will be discussing The Burn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher. 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].

Whimsical Garden Art Exhibit

Megan Wu's  "Whimsical Garden Art" exhibit will be on display at the Los Altos Library for the month of July.   From the artist: I’ve always been inspired by the playful shapes, bright colors, and little surprises hiding in nature. Through painting, I try to capture ......More

Megan Wu's  "Whimsical Garden Art" exhibit will be on display at the Los Altos Library for the month of July.   From the artist: I’ve always been inspired by the playful shapes, bright colors, and little surprises hiding in nature. Through painting, I try to capture that sense of wonder—the feeling of lying in the grass, watching sunlight filter through leaves, and flowers fluttering in the breeze.

Summer 2025 Level Up at Your Library: Camp Read S'More, Grades 4-5 (Session 1)

Join us for a summer full of reading and fun at our weekly book club! Held on Tuesday afternoons, Camp Read S’more is the perfect way to keep your incoming 4th or 5th grader engaged and entertained during the summer months. Throughout each four-week session we’ll exp......More

Join us for a summer full of reading and fun at our weekly book club! Held on Tuesday afternoons, Camp Read S’more is the perfect way to keep your incoming 4th or 5th grader engaged and entertained during the summer months. Throughout each four-week session we’ll explore a different book and participate in engaging discussions and activities. Plus, your child will have the opportunity to connect with other young readers in a welcoming and supportive environment. Sign up today! Session 1 Dates: 6/10 in the Conference Room 6/17 in the Orchard Room 6/24 in the Orchard Room 7/1 in the Orchard Room Participants do not need to attend every meeting. Reserve your spot by registering online for each date you can attend. Book selections will be handed out at the first meeting of each session. Thank you to the Los Altos Friends of the Library for sponsoring this program. Sign up for Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Your Library June 1st – July 31st and earn a reward for reading 5 books and completing 1 activity. Sign up and track your books with Beanstack online: https://sccl.beanstack.org/reader365 or download the free Beanstack App. Pick up your finishing reward at your local SCCLD library August 1st – 31st while supplies last. All Summer Reading Program information available here: www.sccld.org/summer

The Whodunit? Mystery Book Club At Los Altos Library

A monthly discussion of the best in mystery fiction. Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15 am.  This month's book is What the Dead Leave Behind, by Rosemary Simpson. For access......More

A monthly discussion of the best in mystery fiction. Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15 am.  This month's book is What the Dead Leave Behind, by Rosemary Simpson. 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].

Baby Storytime & Stay and Play

Calling all non-walking babies ages 0-1 with their caregivers! Let's enjoy songs, rhymes, gentle movement, short books, and other fun as we gather together to celebrate this wonderful phase of early literacy development. The storytime will last about 20 minutes, and t......More

Calling all non-walking babies ages 0-1 with their caregivers! Let's enjoy songs, rhymes, gentle movement, short books, and other fun as we gather together to celebrate this wonderful phase of early literacy development. The storytime will last about 20 minutes, and then spend time getting to know each other during Stay & Play with baby-appropriate toys. Please bring a blanket to lay your babies on when they are not cuddling in your lap. 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].

Summer 2025 Level Up at Your Library: Coventry and Kalusa

Coventry & Kaluza bring a variety of skills and thrills in a circus experience at the library! The show features juggling, acrobatics, music, comedy, and high numbers hula hooping. It’s interactive fun for the whole family! This is a special program for this yea......More

Coventry & Kaluza bring a variety of skills and thrills in a circus experience at the library! The show features juggling, acrobatics, music, comedy, and high numbers hula hooping. It’s interactive fun for the whole family! This is a special program for this year's Summer Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library. We will host a new performer each Wednesday at 3pm and 4pm this summer. Visit our calendar for a list of the complete series. 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 served. There will be an encore show at 4:00pm. Thank you to the Los Altos Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event. 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]. Sign up for Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Your Library June 1st – July 31st and earn a reward for reading 5 books and completing 1 activity. Sign up and track your books with Beanstack online: https://sccl.beanstack.org/reader365 or download the free Beanstack App. Pick up your finishing reward at your local SCCLD library August 1st – 31st while supplies last. All Summer Reading Program information available here: www.sccld.org/summer

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].

Los Altos Library Closed for Independence Day

All SCCLD locations will be CLOSED Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. See regular library hours. The Onli......More

All SCCLD locations will be CLOSED Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. See regular library hours. The Online Library is available 24/7, including holidays and closures. Visit our website for eBooks, downloads, streaming, and more!

Baby Sign and Stay and Play

Calling all babies ages 0-12 months (non-walkers) for a special storytime featuring American Sign Language along with songs and stories and fun! Please bring a blanket for your baby. After storytime please stay or join us to play with age-appropriate toys! Enjoy this ......More

Calling all babies ages 0-12 months (non-walkers) for a special storytime featuring American Sign Language along with songs and stories and fun! Please bring a blanket for your baby. After storytime please stay or join us to play with age-appropriate toys! Enjoy this socialization for babies and their grownups. 10:30-11:00am Storytime 11:00-12:00pm Stay & Play Thank you to the Los Altos Friends of the Library for making this program possible. 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].

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].

Teen Bracelet Making

Come make a bracelet with semi-precious stones and learn about the stones meaning and history! Supplies provided, space is limited.

Bilingual Spanish Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe para familias

Join us for stories, songs, and movement in Spanish and English on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM! This program is designed for children up to age 5 and their caregivers, and will be held indoors in the Orchard Room. ¡Venga a la biblioteca para cuentos, canciones y movi......More

Join us for stories, songs, and movement in Spanish and English on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM! This program is designed for children up to age 5 and their caregivers, and will be held indoors in the Orchard Room. ¡Venga a la biblioteca para cuentos, canciones y movimiento en inglés y español los martes a las 10:30 de la mañana! Este programa está diseñado para niños hasta 5 años de edad y sus cuidadores, y se llevará a cabo adentro en el Orchard Room. 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].

Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間

Join us for a fun-filled storytime featuring movement, singing, and action! These 30-minute sessions focus on early literacy by sharing stories and songs in both English and Mandarin Chinese. 歡迎小朋友來到故事時間，這是以半小時的雙中英語故事書, 兒歌, 手指謠, 玩遊戲為特色的内容。歡迎兒童們與家長褓母一同前來參加。 For access......More

Join us for a fun-filled storytime featuring movement, singing, and action! These 30-minute sessions focus on early literacy by sharing stories and songs in both English and Mandarin Chinese. 歡迎小朋友來到故事時間，這是以半小時的雙中英語故事書, 兒歌, 手指謠, 玩遊戲為特色的内容。歡迎兒童們與家長褓母一同前來參加。 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].

Summer 2025 Level Up at Your Library: Camp Read S'More, Grades 4-5 (Session 2)

Join us for a summer full of reading and fun at our weekly book club! Held on Tuesday afternoons, Camp Read S’more is the perfect way to keep your incoming 4th or 5th grader engaged and entertained during the summer months. Throughout each four-week session we’ll exp......More

Join us for a summer full of reading and fun at our weekly book club! Held on Tuesday afternoons, Camp Read S’more is the perfect way to keep your incoming 4th or 5th grader engaged and entertained during the summer months. Throughout each four-week session we’ll explore a different book and participate in engaging discussions and activities. Plus, your child will have the opportunity to connect with other young readers in a welcoming and supportive environment. Sign up today! Session 2 Dates: 7/8 in the Conference Room 7/15 in the Orchard Room 7/22 in the Orchard Room 7/29 in the Orchard Room Participants do not need to attend every meeting. Reserve your spot by registering online for each date you can attend. Book selections will be handed out at the first meeting of each session. Thank you to the Los Altos Friends of the Library for sponsoring this program. Sign up for Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Your Library June 1st – July 31st and earn a reward for reading 5 books and completing 1 activity. Sign up and track your books with Beanstack online: https://sccl.beanstack.org/reader365 or download the free Beanstack App. Pick up your finishing reward at your local SCCLD library August 1st – 31st while supplies last. All Summer Reading Program information available here: www.sccld.org/summer