Mark’s mom asked him: “What did you do at the library today?” “Oh! Putting books on the shelf in alphabetical order, cutting paper and eating a banana…” Mark answered. Mom was surprised, “You ate a banana and that counted as volunteer work? “Yeh! The Children’s Librarian needed a banana peel for her puppet show. So she told me to eat a banana.” Well, what are . . . more »

Now is the time to sit back and enjoy an extraordinary and diverse film from around the globe. Los Altos Library has a broad collection of critically acclaimed international films to enjoy. Check out our extensive collection of world cinema. Some examples of titles include Kolya, The two of us, and Kuroneko. Come in to the library and talk to your friendly librarian at the . . . more »

Have you missed one of our Children’s Program or Storytime's because you've forgotten? Now you can use the “Remind Me” feature from our website. Click on Calendar > choose the program you’d like to attend > then select Remind Me, and now you can look forward to your next email reminder! . . . more »

Come rattle a shaker, ring some bells, 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, January 16 at 3:30 pm. Get ready to move and goove! . . . more »

The Whodunit? Mystery Readers Group Book List for 2013 January 2nd 2013 Author: Jo Nesbo Title: The Devil’s Star February 6th 2013 Author: Jussi Adler-Olsen Title: The Keeper of Lost Causes March 6th 2013 Author: Linda LaPlante Title: Above Suspicion April 3rd 2013 Author: Robert Goddard Title: Name to a Face May 1st 2013 Author: Bruce De Silva Title: Cliff Walk June 5th 2013 . . . more »

Wednesday, January 9th ~ 3:30 p.m. For school-age Children in K and Up. Have you ever wondered how beekeepers can handle swarms of bees safely or what equipment is needed to keep bees in their backyards? Mark Paterson, from the Santa Clara Valley Beekeepers Guild, will come to talk to children in K and up all about what is needed. He will also touch on . . . more »

On the evening of Thursday, January 10th, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, families are in for a musical treat at the Los Altos Library. Chamber Music by the Bay will present "Introduction to the Classics," which will feature an introduction to musical instruments, interactive musical selections, and a hands-on session with small instruments for children to try out.The progam will last one hour.All ages are . . . more »