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585 Franklin Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
Phone: 650-903-6887

Library Hours
Mon - Thur  10:00am - 9:00pm
Fri   - Sat    10:00am - 6:00pm
Sun              1:00pm - 5:00pm

 
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Welcome to the Mountain View Public Library

Calling all Library Customers!
The non-profit Gates Foundation/ Pew Research Center Internet & American Life Project is taking a survey of library users.
If you're interested please
click here to take this short 15 minute survey.

Library Catalog

Classic Catalog | Catalog for Mobile Devices | Get a Library Card | My Library Record

NEW CATALOG LINKS:  We have updated the web address for our catalog. 
Please update your bookmarks.
Encore Catalog: http://encore.mountainview.gov 
 Classic Catalog: http://library.mountainview.gov/search
My Library Record: https://library.mountainview.gov/patroninfo


Library Calendar of Events

All Events | Adult Events | Children's Events | Teen Events


Library is closed on Memorial Day holiday: May 27 & 28
The City of Mountain View Public Library will be closed Sunday & Monday, May 27th & 28th, for the Memorial Day holiday. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 29th.
View the Library Holiday Schedule. 

PINs for Overdrive log in    
Overdrive logo 
To log in to Overdrive, you will need to use a PIN. The PIN is your Library Record's PIN.

The default is the last four digits of your phone number, unless you changed it. For assistance, see any Library staff or call (650) 903-6336.

Great Bargains at the Friends of the Mountain View Library Booksale
 Friends booksale image
    May 19, Saturday
    9:00 am – 9:45 am     Members-Only Sale 
    10:00 am – 4:00 pm   General Sale 

    May 20, Sunday 
    11:00am – 2:00pm     General Sale 
    2:00pm – 4:00pm       Bag Sale


Venue is at the bookmobile garage behind the Library.
For more information, visit the Friends of the Mountain View Library booksale page.

Caterpillar Puppets presents "The Itty Bitty Variety Show"
Caterpillar Puppets 
May 19, Saturday, 10:15 – 11:00 am
Library Community Room

Join the Caterpillar Puppet Club, learn the club song and meet some really funny puppets. Giggles galore! Free and for all ages.

Magic Mike at the Library!
magician's hat 
May 19, Saturday, 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Library Community Room
No registration required.

World Famous Magic Mike will dazzle you and make you laugh with his special blend of magical comedy, audience participation, circus skills and many more surprises! Perfect for the whole family.


Summer Reading Program 2012

Summer Reading Program BrochureLectura de Verano Folleto del Programa


Teen Summer Programs 2012

Teen Summer Programs 2012 | Programa de Verano para Jovenes 

Free Summer Programs for kids entering grades 6 - 12. Click on the links above for information on upcoming programs.

Registration for pre-registered programs begins June 1st.

All programs take place in the Teen Zone unless otherwise noted. Questions about Teen Programs? Email Marie Richardson at marie.richardson@mountainview.gov, or call (650) 526-7036.

Parenting Program: Understand Threes and Fours
 Mother and daughter
May 24, Thursday, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Library Community Room

Join early childhood educator Sylvia Ford to better understand the developmental stages of your 3 or 4-year-old.
Adults only, please. Registration open.

Free Public Internet Classes
 computer classes
Free public Internet classes with a different topic per session.

June 2, Saturday, 10:15 - 11:15 am
Health Resources Online - seminar class providing an overview of various websites and databases concerning health.

Library Training Center, 2nd Fl. Registration is required. Please sign up in advance at the Information Desk, 2nd Floor or call (650) 903‐6337, or online.


Inner Resources for Stress
woman in a yoga position 
June 3
Sundays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Library Community Room

An 8-part class that utilizes relaxation, breathing, and mindfulness meditation exercises to enhance coping ability for stressful situations in your life. DROP-IN group: everyone is welcome!

Health Benefits of Meditation with Dr. Zaslove 
 Dr. Zaslove
June 6, Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Library Community Room
No RSVP; walk-ins welcome

Join us for this lively, fascinating workshop that will explore the latest and most astonishing discoveries into the preventive, healing, and pain-relieving effects of meditation.

Mother Goose & More
Mother Goose 
April 6 - May 25, Fridays
10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:15 - 11:45 am
Library Community Room

Stories with Scott -- of the Mountain View Police Department
June 16, Saturdays, 2:00 – 2:30 pm
For ages 2 - 5. In Children's Services.

Join Scott of the Mountain View Police Department for storytime.

Spanish Storytime Summer schedule is now available!
Maynard M.
July 17, 24 & 31, August 7, 14, & 21, Tuesdays, 1:15 - 1:45 pm
Library Community Room. Open to all ages. No registration required.

Immerse yourselves in the Spanish language. Come enjoy picture books, rhymes, riddles, tongue-twisters, music & more! 

Cuentos en Español

Homework Help: Get help with math homework!
math equations
Beginning October 2, 2011, Sundays, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Teen Zone 

Free math tutoring for 6th through 12th graders on math homework and mathematics-related questions. Walk-ins are welcome.

PINs are here!
man holding a library card 
Beginning MARCH 5, 2012, you will need to enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to check out library materials, or access your library account online.  Default PIN is the last four digits of your phone number.
More information...

Please make sure that your telephone information on your account is up to date.
CÓDIGO PERSONAL se aproxima

My Library Record

Tax Forms
Looking for tax forms or have a tax question? Visit the Library's Tax Information page for resources on where to get forms and tax assistance.

Important Change to the Way You Receive Federal Benefit Payments 
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced that all federal benefits will be paid electronically.

Anyone applying for federal benefits will need to choose an electronic payment method at the time they apply for their benefit, while anyone currently receiving paper checks must switch by March 1, 2013. People already receiving benefit payments electronically do not need to take further action. They will continue to receive their payment as usual on their payment date.

For more information visit www.GoDirect.org, or call (800) 333-1795. View the flyer.

Cambio Importante en la Forma en que Usted Recibe Sus Pagos de Beneficios Federales

Computer Training Center not available for public use during
pre-registered classes    
View the schedule.

Hard Times Train
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Hard Times Train
Need Help? Start Here

More information...

Volunteer Opportunities

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Spanish Internet Class Assistant (ongoing) More information...

Contact: Maynard Martinez at (650) 903-6897

Volunteer Literacy Tutors Needed (on-going) More information...

Visit the Volunteer page.

Current Volunteers Check in