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].

Poetry Open Mic

Come share poetry.  Come hear poetry.  You do not have to be a poet to attend!  Presented by Poetry Los Altos.  Meet in Pod D.   For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you ne......More

Come share poetry.  Come hear poetry.  You do not have to be a poet to attend!  Presented by Poetry Los Altos.  Meet in Pod D.   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 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].

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 Murder Between the Lines, by Radha Vatsal. For accessibilit......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 Murder Between the Lines, by Radha Vatsal. 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].

Toddler Storytime

Join the Children's Librarians for a fun, interactive 25-minute toddler storytime for early walkers, 1s, and 2s in the Orchard Room on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Storytimes will be filled with stories, music, and fun activities!  Due to limited space, we will be......More

Join the Children's Librarians for a fun, interactive 25-minute toddler storytime for early walkers, 1s, and 2s in the Orchard Room on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Storytimes will be filled with stories, music, and fun activities!  Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets starting at 10 a.m.  We look forward to seeing you there! 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].

Toddler Storytime

Join the Children's Librarians for a fun, interactive 25-minute toddler storytime for early walkers, 1s, and 2s in the Orchard Room on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Storytimes will be filled with stories, music, and fun activities! Due to limited space, we will be......More

Join the Children's Librarians for a fun, interactive 25-minute toddler storytime for early walkers, 1s, and 2s in the Orchard Room on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Storytimes will be filled with stories, music, and fun activities! Due to limited space, we will begin handing out free tickets starting at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there! 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].

Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, music, movement, and more at our preschool storytime in the Orchard Room on Thursday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. Preschool storytime is suitable for children 3-5 and their caregivers. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the o......More

Join us for stories, music, movement, and more at our preschool storytime in the Orchard Room on Thursday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. Preschool storytime is suitable for children 3-5 and their caregivers. 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].

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].

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].