Los Altos Library News

To start off National Games Week, which also just happens to be the week of Thanksgiving, Los Altos is hosting a Family Game event from 4 - 5:30 pm on Friday, November 16th! Bring a favorite board or card game to share with your friends and family; a perfect way to enjoy a non-hectic afternoon at the begining of the holiday season. Come and play! . . . more »

Name: Eleanor Job Title: Library Clerk Hobbies & Interests: Nutrition, art (especially collage), and her cats Favorite thing about working here: Working with the public - checking materials in and out, helping patrons use the self check-out machines, and registering new patrons. Little known fact: She likes libraries so much she works for two! You can also find Eleanor's friendly face at the Los Gatos . . . more »

Los Altos Library Presents: E-Readers Petting Zoo. Do you want an E-Reader device but are not sure which one to choose? Just in time for the Holidays you can see different E-Readers at the E-Readers Petting Zoo at the Los Altos Library. You can look, play, and learn about E-Readers and how you can use them with free e-books from your library. You will . . . more »

November is for desserts! This is the time of year we turn to comforting sugar-laden treats for the holidays. Here at Los Altos Library we have a timely display for the season of dessert making. Enjoy Desserts by the Yard by Sherry Yard, filled cover to cover with a variety of delectable baked treats. Enjoy any number of cookie books like Irresistible Macaroons or learn . . . more »

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 »