Faces of Los Altos Exhibit
Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2012 by LosAltos_Library
2012 marks the 60th anniversary of the incorporation of Los Altos! The Los Altos History Museum has taken this opportunity to explore their photo archives. The exhibit "Faces of Los Altos" showcases the citizens, ordinary and extraordinary, that make up "the neighborhoods, services, businesses, government, and activities of our community." In addition, a video installation by artist Lessa Bouchard combines live streaming from a webcam . . . more »
Hey Kids! Do you like to read great books? Do you like to talk about them with other kids? Then join a book club at the Los Altos Library. This fall, The Book Bugs Club for 2nd and 3rd graders meets the second Tuesday of September, October, and November, at 4 pm. Our September selection is "The Case of the Lost Boy," by Dori Butler. . . . 
If you’re looking for something to happen “once in a blue moon,” look for it this Friday. This actually not so rare event occurs when two full moons appear during one calendar month. Because the previous full moon occurred on August 1st, the full moon appearing on August 31st is called a “blue” moon. And while that is how we define a blue moon now, . . . 
And the most popular fiction authors at the Los Altos Library are...(drumroll please)... 10. John Sandford 9. Agatha Christie 8. J.D. Robb 7. Clive Cussler 6. Lee Child 5. Nora Roberts 4. Janet Evanovich 3. David Baldacci 2. Michael Connelly 1. James Patterson Most of these great authors have new books coming out in the fall - check our catalog and get on the waiting . . . 
Come into the Los Altos Children's room to ask about MUZZY online and receive your own customizable paper crown! . . . 
The Los Altos Friends of the Library will be holding their quarterly Used Book Sale this weekend. All funds received directly benefit our library, so tell your friends! This sale will feature a collection of vintage and valuable prints, in addition to the regular assortment of books, CDs, DVDs, and more. This sale is cash only. Hours: Friday, August 17: 6:30-9* Saturday, August 18: 10-3 . . . 
Julia Child did not learn to cook until she was 32 years old, but you can start now. Cook something French to celebrate Julia’s Birthday. Bon Appetite! Bon Appétit! France Cooking the French Way The Cooking of France The Young Chef's French Cookbook Recipe and Craft Guide to France . . . 
It's nearly time to start school! Whether you are starting for the first time or going back for another year, going into preschool or Kindergarten, concept books are a fun way to get ready. ABCs, 123s, colors, shapes, and other basic concepts are on special display in the picture book area of the Los Altos children's room today! . . .