Los Altos Library

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Los Altos Community Center Grand Oak Room, Los Altos

NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE LOS ALTOS COMMUNITY CENTER GRAND OAK ROOM Join us for this special Happy Birds program presented by the Los Altos Library Commission. The Happy Birds Show includes over 25 amazing tricks performed by the show's famous talking and singing parrots! It is fast-paced and interactive…

2 PM – 3:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

All-ages arts and crafts! Adults, teens, and kids -- join us for an afternoon of relaxed crafting on the third Sunday of the 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. The room closes at 3:30 PM, s…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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…

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Children's Room, Los Altos

Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided. Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to…

7 PM – 8:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Join us for a watercolor workshop for adults. All supplies will be provided. Registration is not necessary. Seating will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. No seat-saving will be allowed. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior…

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Join us for a 45-minute interactive music experience presented by Irena of Little Folkies, a multi-award-winning early childhood folk music program. This program features live acoustic folk music, singing, movement, storytelling, rhythm activities, and instrument exploration. For children ages 0–5 and their caregivers.…

11 AM – 1 PM·Los Altos Library, Teen Room, Los Altos

Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this in-person ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students (must have basic conversa…

1 PM – 1:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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…

4 PM – 5 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Join our book club! The To Be Read Book Club is for anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th grade this school year. For our meeting on Tuesday, September 22nd, from 4 pm – 5 pm at the Los Altos Library in the Orchard Room, we are reading The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine . If you can attend this meeting, register online and…

7 PM – 8:15 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Join us for our monthly book club meeting, as we discuss mostly contemporary (and occasional classic) fiction titles. Space is limited, and regular/ongoing attendees do not need to register. Email Laura.Pasternack@lib.sccgov.org to join the monthly email reminders, and to obtain permission to pick up a copy of the book…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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 l…

1 PM – 2 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room , Los Altos

Come join the fun every Wednesday for Baby Storytime & Stay and Play at the Los Altos Library! We invite all non-walking babies (ages 0-1) and their amazing caregivers to jump into an interactive 20 minutes of: Catchy Songs & Silly Rhymes Gentle Movement & Baby Sign Language Short Books perfect for little eyes Stick ar…

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Children's Room, Los Altos

Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided. Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to…

4 PM – 5 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Beginning readers in TK through 1st grade are invited to join us for the Story Explorers Book Club! Our first session of the school year will kick off with an Elephant & Piggie party! Enjoy a read-aloud of "Can I Play Too!" and other favorites by Mo Willems along with Gerald and Piggie-inspired activities celebrating f…

7 PM – 8:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Text from presenter: From the beaches of Rio, to canoeing with the caimans of the Amazon, to ogling the architecture of Brasilia, and camping with the birds and piranhas of the Pantanal, come trek the cities and wild lands of beautiful Brazil. It’s the largest country in South America, has the longest river and the lar…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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 l…

11 AM – 1 PM·Los Altos Library, Teen Room, Los Altos

Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this in-person ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students (must have basic conversa…

1:30 PM – 3 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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 even…

3:30 PM – 4 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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 t…

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Los Altos

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),…

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Join sustainable artist Leila Ghasempor for a hands-on fall craft workshop! Learn how to transform upcycled fabrics and natural materials, such as pinecones, into charming autumn décor. Choose to create a pumpkin wreath, festive bunting, or a charming pumpkin ornament for your bag or to gift to a loved one! This progra…

10 AM – 12 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Text from presenter: Come to the Los Altos Library to work on your current family history research project in the company of other genealogy hobbyists. Bring whatever you need for your work (e.g. computer, reference materials, notebook). While this is not an instructional session, you can get peer support for questions…

4 PM – 5 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

You're Invited to the Mid-Autumn Festival! Let’s celebrate together! If you are 5 to 12 years old, grab your friends and family and come to this awesome program at the library! We cannot wait to celebrate with you! Check out all the fun waiting for you: Yummy Mooncakes: Eat sweet, delicious treats shaped like the moon!…

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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 onli…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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…

12 PM – 1:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

This month, we will be discussing Abundance , by Ezra Klein. 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 scc…

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Children's Room, Los Altos

Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided. Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to…

11 AM – 1 PM·Los Altos Library, Teen Room, Los Altos

Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this in-person ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students (must have basic conversa…

1 PM – 1:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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 l…

1 PM – 2 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room , Los Altos

Come join the fun every Wednesday for Baby Storytime & Stay and Play at the Los Altos Library! We invite all non-walking babies (ages 0-1) and their amazing caregivers to jump into an interactive 20 minutes of: Catchy Songs & Silly Rhymes Gentle Movement & Baby Sign Language Short Books perfect for little eyes Stick ar…

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Children's Room, Los Altos

Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as spaces allows. Basic school supplies will be provided. Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to…

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Serpentine soils are often described as harsh, toxic, and nutrient-poor, yet they harbor extraordinary concentrations of rare and endemic plants found nowhere else on Earth. In this presentation, we will journey through California's serpentine landscapes and beyond to discover how these unusual soils shape evolution, b…

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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 l…

11 AM – 1 PM·Los Altos Library, Teen Room, Los Altos

Santa Clara County Library District residents 18 years and older are eligible to register for this in-person ESL class led by a professional ESL instructor. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students (must have basic conversa…

1:30 PM – 3 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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 even…

3:30 PM – 4 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

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 t…

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Los Altos

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),…

7 PM – 8 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Come as you are for this beginner-friendly salsa class, taught by a competitive dancer and instructor from Studio M Ballroom Club! This is a dance event for all who enjoy salsa music and movement. The class is open to all skill levels and partners are not required. Learn how to feel good and look good on the dance floo…

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Calling all non-walking babies ages 0-12 months 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:…