Come rattle a shaker, clap your hands, wave a scarf, shake a pompom, and dance around during a fun-filled afternoon of music and movement. Open to children of all ages, the Rhythm, Rattle, and Rock program will be held in the Los Altos Program room on Wednesday, November 7 at 3:30 pm. Get ready to move and goove! . . . more »

Two great book clubs for kids meet at the Los Altos Library in November: Book Bug Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders and Fall into a Good Book Club for 4th through 6th Graders. Book Bug Club meets Tuesday, November 13th from 4 to 4:45. This month's book is called Star Jumper: Journal of a Cardboard Genius by Frank Asch. We have lots of fun . . . more »

Come to a special Family Storytime introducing iPad applications for children and parents. We will combine both digital devices and traditional children’s books into a storytime at Los Altos Library on Thursday, November 8th, 7pm. . . . more »

Name: Cynthia Job Title: Acting Community Librarian How long have you been with the library? 9 years at Los Altos, 16 years with the SCCLD Favorite thing about working here: Every day I feel like a kid in a candy store! Not only do I get to check out all the fabulous books, magazines, music, etc. etc. Even more, I LOVE letting people know . . . more »

Tablet Computer Books @the Los Altos Library. Do you have a tablet computer and are not sure how to use it? We have books that describe how to use your iOS and Android tablet computers. In addition, we have books that talk about apps and options for both platforms in printed and ebook format. . . . more »

Surprise! Dr. Einstein is coming to visit Los Altos Library and talk to children about his life and offers his great ideas of science. Children 2nd grade and up are welcome to come and join the lively discussion with Dr. Einstein. The show will be held in the children's program room on Wednesday October 24th 3:30 pm . . . . more »

Join us at the Los Altos Library on October 10th, 2012 at 7:30 pm to hear Stanford Professor Dr. Jack Rakove speak about the origins of electoral college. Dr. Rakove has taught at Stanford University since 1980 and has written six books. In addition, he received a Pulitzer Prize for his book Original Meanings: Politics and Ideas in the Making of the Constitution. Dr. Rakove . . . more »

Fall is here and we've got some cool new graphic novels in at the Los Altos Library! Check the catalog, or drop in and grab one of these books. Joe the Barbarian by Grant Morrison Joe is an imaginative eleven-year-old boy. He can't fit in at school. He's the victim of bullies. His dad died overseas in the Iraq war. He also suffers from Type . . . more »

Come meet Los Altos Library Staff members on board the Bookmobile at the Fall Festival. They will be located in the Children's Alley of the North Parking Plaza, Saturday and Sunday, October 6-7 from 10 am to 5 pm. . . . more »

Did you know that October 1 is World Vegetarian Day? It is a day of celebration established by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 to “promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism,” and kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month. Whether you’re exploring a vegetarian diet for health, ethical or environmental reasons, there is no reason not to enjoy delicious vegetarian cooking with all . . . more »

Genre: (ˈzhän-rə) a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content. Do you find yourself reading mostly one or two categories of books? Are you always looking for more books that are similar to your favorites? Genres (and genre labels) can help! Books identified as Realistic Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Historical Fiction, and Fantasy are currently on display in . . . more »