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The Library will be closed Thursday, July 4th for Independence Day. We will be open normal hours (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) on Friday, July 5th. Have a happy and safe holiday! 

Sign up for Summer Reading!
Click on one of the reading programs below for more information.

     

3D Printing Open House
Wednesday, June 19th, 6:30-8:30 pm
2nd Floor

Join us for hands on demonstrations at our first 3D Printing Open House featuring Brook Drumm of Printrbot, TechShop San Jose, Octave and Brian Palacios of Fabricastl.

Printable flyer (pdf.)

Mediators in the Library
Wednesday, June 19th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Arguing about a rental or with your neighbor?
Feel like you're all alone? Free help is available!

Printable flyer (pdf.)

Music Lecture: The Riot at the Rite of Spring
Thursday, June 20th, 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Cheryl Sprague will share the scandalous tale of the riot that erupted at the 1913 premiere of Stravinsky's ballet, The Rite of Spring.

Printable flyer
(pdf.)

Learn to Juggle: Teen Summer Reading Program
Thursday, June 20, 6:30 pm
Pioneer Park
Free! All supplies provided. For grades 6-12.

We’ll be tossing bean bags as we learn the basics of two and three ball juggling.

Registration required. Sign up today!

Printable flyer (.pdf)


Computer Class - Internet Search Basics with Google
Friday, June 21st, 10:00 am
2nd Floor Computer Training Room

Google User Education Specialists will teach some Internet searching skills, tips and tricks. .


Rosanne's corner -  May 16, 2013 Update
 

Following my previous 2 posts, I am continuing to report to you the changes in service we are implementing to respond to your feedback in our recent survey.  I welcome your additional feedback on how we’re doing.

  • Holds on Available Items
  • More Seating
  • Library Event Notifications   

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Sing a Summer Song
 

Tuesdays, June 11 – August 6, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Pioneer Park
Ages: babies and up

Free musical storytimes for preschoolers
featuring guest performers

Drop – in  ~  No registration required
Printable flyer (.pdf)


Bilingual Storytime: Spanish & English
Wednesdays, 11:00 - 11:30 am
June 12th – June 26th

Library Community Room

For children ages 3 - 5
Enjoy bilingual stories, rhymes, music and more!
Printable flyer in English or Espanol
 
 

Summer Thursdays in Pioneer Park
  Thursdays 3:00 – 3:45 pm | In Pioneer Park
June 13th - August 1st
Free! For children in grades K – 5

We have so many fun events planned this summer! Check out our flyer to find out what's happening every week.

Printable flyer (.pdf)

Knit & Crochet Club
  Fridays, June 14 - August 9, Noon - 3:00 pm
Free, open to ages 8 - adult, all skill levels
In the Teen Zone

12-1 pm focus on beginners
2-3 pm all skill levels

Printable flyer (.pdf)

Chess in the Library for Teens
Tuesdays, June 18th - August 6th, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Teen Zone | For grades 6 - 12

Pop in and play chess! Members of the Mountain View High School Chess Club will teach players of all skill levels.

No registration required. Printable flyer (.pdf)
 

Read Quest
  Join READ Quest! A fun and enriching reading club for entering 3rd and 4th graders. Sign ups begin May 20th. For more information, please view the Read Quest page.

Theme        Dates                      Booklists
Fantasy       June 11 or July 9       Fantasy books
Mystery       June 18 or July 16     Mystery books
Humor         June 25 or July 23     Humor books
Adventure    July 2    or July 30     Adventure books


Duct Tape Crafts: Teen Summer Reading Program
Thursday, June  27, 6:30 pm 
Teen Zone 
Free! All supplies provided. For grades 6-12.

You’ve seen the cool things people make out of duct tape – now it’s your turn. Bring your imagination and see what you can make!     
Registration required. Sign up today!
Printable flyer (.pdf)                                                
 

Soldering Workshop
  Tuesday, July 9, 7:00 pm
Library Community Room
Free! All materials provided. For ages 16 and up.

Learn the basics of soldering in this hands-on workshop lead by a licensed electrician.

Space is limited. Sign up online beginning Monday, June 17th. 
Printable flyer (.pdf)

Mother Goose & More Fall 2013
 

Fridays, September 13 - October 25, 2013
10:15 - 10:45 am and 11:15 - 11:45 am


A free, drop in, musical storytime for babies birth to 2+ years with books, lap bounces and nursery rhymes.


Parenting Programs 2013
Free parenting programs are offered on Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Sign up is online, and registration for each class will begin 3 weeks prior to the event. Download the flyer for a list of classes offered in 2013.

Stories with Isaac -- of the Mountain View Police Department
Isaac 
 
In Children's Services. For ages 2 - 5 years old

Stay tuned for upcoming dates for storytime with Isaac of the Mountain View Police Department.


Are you a library lover? Let it show by being part of the Friends of the Mountain View Library. Each volunteer hour generates an average of $37 for the library. Do you have an hour each week? Each month? Or Each year? We have a way you can contribute that fits your schedule. Show what kind of love you have for your hometown library. Join our volunteers today!  http://www.mvlibraryfriends.org/members/volunteer.htm

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 | Volunteer Application Form | Volunteer Check in