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Mountain View, CA 94041
Phone: 650-903-6887

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Library closed for the President's Day holiday
 George Washington
The City of Mountain View Public Library will be closed on Sunday and Monday, February 19th and 20th, for the President's Day holiday.

Regular hours resume on Tuesday, February 21st.

View the Library Holiday Schedule for 2012.

Tax Forms
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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.

Tax Assistance Program at the Library 
March 7, Wednesday, 2:00 – 7:00 pm
Library Training Center, 2nd Floor

Call 866.577.1231 to make a reservation, and mention that you are calling to reserve your spot for the California Free Tax Events.

Silicon Valley Reads 2012
 Silicon Valley Reads logo
This year’s theme for Silicon Valley Reads 2012 is “Muslim and American – two perspectives,” features two books, The Muslim Next Door by Sumbul Ali-Karamali and The Butterfly Mosque by G. Willow Wilson. 

The City of Mountain View Public Library, with generous donation from the Friends of the Mountain View Library, will have authors, G. Willow Wilson and Todd Parr visit Mountain View in the spring. Watch for it!

Silicon Valley Reads 2012 site

Silicon Valley Reads 2012 Calendar of Events

Mind-Body Wellness: Learn to Reduce Stress
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February 4, 18 & 25, 11:30 - 12:30 pm

One-hour workshops on innovative breathing techniques designed to reduce stress, increase energy, enthusiasm, and productivity. Light stretching—please wear comfortable clothes.

Library Community Room
No RSVP needed * Walk-ins welcome

Spanish Storytime
Maynard M.
February 2, 9, 16, & 23, Thursdays, 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

Puppet Art Theater presents "3 Billy Goats Gruff"
 3 Billy Goats puppets
February 11, Saturday, 10:15 – 11:00 am
Library Community Room
Free and for all ages. No registration required. 

Puppet Art Theater presents “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.” The Tortoise and the Hare race to the Troll’s bridge where the 3 Billy Goats are trying to cross. Will they outwit the Grumpy Old Troll and cross the bridge? More information...

Mandarin Chinese Bilingual Storytime at the Library!
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February 11, Saturday, 11:30 - 12:00 pm
March 10, Saturday, 11:30 - 12:00 pm
May 12th, Saturday, 11:30 - 12:00 pm

Join us at the Library Community Room for Bilingual Storytime at the Library. Stories and songs in Mandarin Chinese and English. For ages 3 to 10 years of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult. More information...

Sing along with Patricia Shih
Patricia Shih 
February 11, Saturday, 2:00 – 2:45 pm

Library Community Room
Free. For children ages 4 and up and their families.
No registration required. More information...

Sing along with Patricia Shih, award-winning singer and song-writer. A lively multicultural sing-along with a literacy focus.


Friends of the Mountain View Library Book Sale Feb 11 & 12
Don't miss some great bargains on used books at the Friends Booksale.

February 11, Saturday, 10:00 – 4:00 pm
February 12, Sunday, 11:00 – 2:00 pm; Bag Sale: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Become a member of the Friends for special Members-only preview sale Saturday 9:00 – 9:45 am (join now or at the door)

Natural Approaches to Health with Dr Lena Kian, ND
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Dr Kian, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, focus on treating the root cause of chronic conditions through natural medicine.

February 15, Wednesday, 7:00 pm - Heart Health
Maintain a strong cardiovascular system and learn natural approaches to high cholesterol, hypertension, and high blood sugar.

February 18, Saturday, 2:00 pm - Cold and Flu Prevention
Keep your immune system strong, prevent colds, and treat upper respiratory infections.

February 29, Wednesday, 7:00 pm - Diabetes Prevention
Learn keys to prevent, treat, and manage diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Library Community Room. No registration needed. More details.

Parenting Program: Keep Your Relationship Strong While Parenting
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February 23, Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm 
Library Community Room
Adults only. Register online.

Learn simple and inexpensive techniques for maintaining a strong relationship with your partner in the midst of parenting from licensed Psychologist, Eric FitzMedrud, PhD.
More details.

Killer of Sheep - A Film by Charles Burnett 
film strip 
February 25, Saturday, 2:00 pm
Library Community Room

In celebration of Black History Month, the Library presents Killer of Sheep, a film by Charles Burnett. The film examines life in mid-1970s Los Angeles through the eyes of Stan, a sensitive dreamer who is growing detached and numb from the psychic toll of working at a slaughterhouse.

More information...

Clases de Internet para Adultos en Español
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Fecha de clases: 24 de Enero -28 de Febrero, Cada Martes
Hora: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Lugar: Biblioteca Mountain View, segundo piso

Temas de clases incluirán cosas básicas, correo elctrónico y ramientas referente al correo. Regístrate con un bibliotecario en la Sección Niños en el primer piso. No habrá Cuidado de Niños. Más información...

Big History! An Introduction of (Nearly) Everything
cosmic to human history images 
Big History offers a big picture of events from the Big Bang to the formation of the Earth and from the evolution of life to human history.

March 5 - Introduction to Big History 
March 12 - Cosmic History 
March 19 - Earth History 
March 26 - History of Life on Earth 
April 2 - Pre-history of Humans 
April 9 - History of Agrarian Societies 
April 16 - Agrarian Societies, continued 
April 23 - The Modern Era 
April 30 - The Future 

Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Library Community Room. 
Seating is limited. Click on the date to register. More information...

Mother Goose & More
Mother Goose 
January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24 and March 2
Fridays, 10:15 am & 11:15 am
Library Community Room 

A free, drop in, musical storytime for babies birth-2 years with books, lap bounces and nursery rhymes.
A special Mother Goose & More event 
Family Night -  March 8, Thursday, 6:30 - 7:00 pm 
Library Community Room

Road to Reading Winter 2012 preschool programs
We're sorry Young 2's, Terrific 2's, Stories Plus and Reading Readiness registered programs are full. Registration closed.

These free programs for preschool children and caregivers are designed for specific developmental stages. They combine classic library story times with a unique pre-reading curriculum. Adults will learn along with their children, discovering techniques for reinforcing their child's development.

More details...
Mile 1
Step 1: MOTHER GOOSE AND MORE (no registration required) ages birth – 2
Fridays, January 20 – March 2, 10:15 - 10:45 am; 11:15 - 11:45 am
Note: Steps 2 - 4 REQUIRE REGISTRATION and space is limited to 30 children with caregivers (APPLY FOR ONE PROGRAM PER CHILD)
Step 2: YOUNG 2's ages 2 to 2 ½
Thursdays, January 19 – March 1, 10:15 – 10:45 am

Mile 2.5

Step 2.5: TERRIFIC 2'S ages 2 ½ to 3
Thursdays, January 19 – March 1, 11:15 – 11:45 am

Mile 3

Step 3: STORIES PLUS ages 3 to 4 (entering kindergarten Fall 2013)
Wednesdays, January 18 – February 29, 10:15 – 11:15 am
Mile 4
Step 4: Reading Readiness age 4 to 5 (entering kindergarten Fall 2012)
Tuesdays, January 17 – February 28, Times: 10:15 – 11:30 am

Homework Help: Get help with math homework!
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Free Math Tutoring on Sundays!

Taught by Kiran Vodrahalli, a math enthusiast and high school graduate! Help will be available for 6th through 12th graders on math homework and for any random mathematics related questions!

Beginning October 2, 2011.
Teen Zone at the Mountain View Public Library
Walk-in on Sundays, 1-5 pm *
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.


Hard Times Train
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Hard Times Train
Need Help? Start Here

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