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County of Santa Clara Vector Control Info Booth
Come meet staff from the County's Vector Control District! They will be in our lobby answering questions and providing information on all types of local wildlife from household pests to mosquitoes, rodents, coyotes, and more.
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Wonderful Ones Storytime
Join us for Wonderful Ones Storytime in the Children's Room every Thursday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy skills while also building community connections. This program is specifically intended for the developmental stages of one year olds but concepts can be transferred to similar ages.
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Kids Knitting (Ages 7 )
For ages 7 only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.
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Online Author Talk : Lana Harper
To register, please visit: https://libraryc.org/losgatoscalibrary/22683
Join us for a magical evening with New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper as she discusses the enchanting third installment of her immensely popular The Witches of Thistle Grove series, Back in a Spell.
Back in a Spell follows Nineve Blackmoore and even though she won’t deny her love for pretty (and pricey) things, Nineve Blackmoore (known by Nina by most) is almost painfully down-to-earth and sensible by Blackmoore standards. But after a year of nursing a broken heart inflicted by the fiancée who all but ditched her at the altar, the powerful witch is sick of feeling low and is ready to try something drastically different: a dating app.
At her best friend’s urging, Nina goes on a date with Morty Gutierrez, the nonbinary, offbeat soul of spontaneity and co-owner of the Shamrock Cauldron. Their date goes about as well as can be expected of most online dates—awkward and terrible. To make matters worse, once Morty discovers Nina’s last name, he’s far from a fan; it turns out that the Blackmoores have been bullishly trying to buy the Shamrock out from under Morty and his family.
But when Morty begins developing magical powers—something that usually only happens to committed romantic partners once they officially join a founding family—at the same time that Nina’s own magic surges beyond her control, Nina must manage Morty’s rude awakening to the hidden magical world, uncover its cause, and face the intensity of their own burgeoning connection. But what happens when that connection is tied to Nina’s power surge, a power she’s finding nearly as addictive as Morty’s presence in her life?
About the Author: Lana Harper is the New York Times bestselling author of the Witches of Thistle Grove series, including Payback’s a Witch, From Bad to Cursed, and Back in Spell. Writing as Lana Popović, she has also written four YA novels about modern-day witches and historical murderesses. Born in Serbia, Lana grew up in Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria before moving to the US, where she studied psychology and literature at Yale University, law at Boston University, and publishing at Emerson College. She lives in Chicago, where she spends most of her time plotting witchy stories and equally witchy tattoos.
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Girls Who Code
The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world!
"What will I Learn?
Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Java."
Email: signup@gwc-losgatos.org to register.
The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact RMarshall@losgatosca.gov
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Cafecito Spanish Book Club
Join us the 2nd Thursday of every month for our Spanish Book Club "El Cafecito" from 5- 6PM in our library's conference room in the fireplace room. Books will be provided as well as a lively discussion.
Únase a nosotros el segundo jueves de cada mes para nuestro club de lectura en español "El Cafecito" de 5 a 6 p. m. en la sala de conferencias de nuestra biblioteca en la sala de la chimenea. Se proporcionarán libros, así como una animada discusión.
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Teen Video Games
Teens play video games in the teen room on the big screen.
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Baby Lap-Sit Storytime
Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library!
Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together, and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children.
Baby Storytime will take place in the Children's Room before our Library opens - please note that you will need to enter through the Garden Gate on the very right side of the building, instead of entering through our main entrance doors.
The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact aflowers@losgatosca.gov
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Monday Morning Bookclub
Join us for a discussion of Kindred by Octavia Butler. The Monday Morning bookclub meets in the Library Conference Room, and new members are welcome at any time.
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Technology Chats
Join us every 2nd Monday of the month for a Technology Class focusing on everyday tips and tricks to manage your laptop, tablet and devices.
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Make Your Own Stamps
Are you looking to unlock your inner cottage core aesthetic? Make your own stationery set with the Library. Learn the art of EZ stamp cutting with our Library Staff! Make some personalized stationery after perfect for any occasion.
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Adult Maker Monday
Adult Maker Monday Hearts edition, join us for a lasercutting/3D printing workshop and make your special person a personalized gift. Registration Required
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ESL Conversation Club
Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18 .
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Drop-In Tech Tutoring
Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone or any electronic device? Join us with no appointment any Tuesday starting at 3PM in the second floor's Tech Lab. We have qualified volunteers and library staff available to answer your questions. Please make sure to charge your device and/or bring a power chord. We are asking that you please wear a mask during the session as well. See you soon!
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Tinker Tuesday
Take some time out of your afternoon to play, imagine, build, and create!
This program is geared towards children ages 3 through ~10.
This program will take place every 2nd Tuesday afternoon at 4 pm in the Children's Room.
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Preschool Storytime (Ages 2 )
Join us for Preschool Storytime in the Children's Room every Wednesday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy and school readiness skills while also building community connections. This program caters towards toddlers ages 2 and up.
Due to the large nature of our Storytime programs, we highly encourage masks.
The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact Grace Song at gsong@losgatosca.gov.
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Open Art Studio for Teens
Join us in the Teen Room for an open art studio each week. From window art to jewelry making we will provide the supplies for a creative hour-long studio experience. Supplies are limited to the first 15 artists so please show up by 2:30 PM to claim your spot.
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Kids Drawing Studio
Love to draw? Hone your sketching skills with friends in the Children's Room on select dates this winter/spring. The Library will provide the tools, just bring your imagination and creativity! Children of all ages are welcome to attend. Whether you are 3 or 13, you will delight in the opportunity to create using simple supplies and your eye.
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Food Insecurity and Policy in the Bay Area
Grecia Marquez-Nieblas, the Food and Agriculture program manager SPUR, for a nonprofit public policy organization, works to create a healthy, just, and sustainable food system in the Bay Area. Join us to learn more about creating effective change in the Bay Area.
To learn more about SPUR, visit their site: https://www.spur.org/
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Online Author Talk :Grace M. Cho
To register, please visit: https://libraryc.org/losgatoscalibrary/22905
You’re invited to an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M. Cho as she discusses her memoir, Tastes Like War:
Grace M. Cho grew up as the daughter of a white American merchant marine and the Korean bar hostess he met abroad. They were one of few immigrants in a xenophobic small town during the Cold War, where identity was politicized by everyday details—language, cultural references, memories, and food. When Grace was fifteen, her dynamic mother experienced the onset of schizophrenia, a condition that would continue and evolve for the rest of her life.
Part food memoir, part sociological investigation, Tastes Like War is a hybrid text about a daughter’s search through intimate and global history for the roots of her mother’s schizophrenia. In her mother’s final years, Grace learned to cook dishes from her mother’s childhood in order to invite the past into the present, and to hold space for her mother’s multiple voices at the table. And through careful listening over these shared meals, Grace discovered not only the things that broke the brilliant, complicated woman who raised her—but also the things that kept her alive.
About the Author: Grace M. Cho is Associate Professor of Sociology at the College of Staten Island. She received a PhD in Sociology and Women’s Studies from the CUNY Graduate Center and an MEd from Harvard School of Education. Her work crosses disciplinary boundaries and seeks to engage popular audiences. From 2005 to 2007 she was a contributing performance artist for Still Present Pasts: Korean Americans and the Forgotten War, a collaborative art project based on the oral histories of Korean War survivors and their children. Her participation in Still Present Pasts influenced the form and content of her first book, Haunting the Korean Diaspora: Shame, Secrecy and the Forgotten War (University of Minnesota, 2008) which combined fiction, performance, autoethnography and sociological research. It won a 2010 book award from the American Sociological Association for its innovative methodology. Her second book, Tastes Like War, was a finalist for the 2021 National Book Award for Nonfiction and the winner of the 2022 Asian Pacific American Literature Award for Adult Nonfiction.
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Music Together Demo (Ages 0-5)
Join us for a fun and educational time with Music Together instructor, Lizz. We will sing, wiggle, and tap along to developmentally-sound music for your child (age 0-5). Let's make music together!
For more information about Music Together, visit their website here.
This program will take place in substitution of Wonderful Ones Storytime.
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Kids Knitting (Ages 7 )
For ages 7 only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.
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Girls Who Code
The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world!
"What will I Learn?
Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Java."
Email: signup@gwc-losgatos.org to register.
The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact RMarshall@losgatosca.gov
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History Still Life Drawing with NUMU
Explore Los Gatos history while you sketch objects from NUMU's extensive collection of objects and artifacts. Artists of all levels are welcome to join this informal session and materials will be provided.
Please note that this program will take place at NUMU, 106 E Main Street.
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Teen Video Games
Teens play video games in the teen room on the big screen.
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County of Santa Clara Vector Control Info Booth
Come meet staff from the County's Vector Control District! They will be in our lobby answering questions and providing information on all types of local wildlife from household pests to mosquitoes, rodents, coyotes, and more.
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Postponed - Poetry Exchange
Postponed until further notice:
Each month, we invite a featured poet to read, and then hold an open mic for everyone to share! Come enjoy some awesome poetry and bring a poem or three of your own or someone you admire to share as we open the mic to all!
Hosted by Lesa Medley. Email the host at lcmedley016@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link in order to attend!
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Library Closed
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ESL Conversation Club
Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18 .
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Drop-In Tech Tutoring
Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone or any electronic device? Join us with no appointment any Tuesday starting at 3PM in the second floor's Tech Lab. We have qualified volunteers and library staff available to answer your questions. Please make sure to charge your device and/or bring a power chord. We are asking that you please wear a mask during the session as well. See you soon!
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Alzuleycha Wall Decors
Alzuleycha designs home decor accessories inspired by Portuguese architecture and design.
Join us and make your own Alzuleycha wall decor!
Registration Required.
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Tuesday PM Bookclub
Join Librarian Rachael for a lively discussion of The Other Einstien by Marie Benedict. Drop in to the Conference Room at 5 PM to join the discussion in person, or join in on Zoom here:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://losgatosca-gov.zoom.us/j/92703658806
To sign up for the Tuesday Evening Book Club newsletter, click here:
http://libraryaware.com/36/Subscribers/Subscribe?showonlynewsletterlists=true
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County of Santa Clara Vector Control Info Booth
Come meet staff from the County's Vector Control District! They will be in our lobby answering questions and providing information on all types of local wildlife from household pests to mosquitoes, rodents, coyotes, and more.
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Preschool Storytime (Ages 2 )
Join us for Preschool Storytime in the Children's Room every Wednesday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy and school readiness skills while also building community connections. This program caters towards toddlers ages 2 and up.
Due to the large nature of our Storytime programs, we highly encourage masks.
The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact Grace Song at gsong@losgatosca.gov.
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Cookbook Club
We are thrilled to introduce our newest book club- Cookbook Club! Each month we'll have a theme and you are free to choose a recipe to make from one of the many cookbooks in our collection- don't worry, we'll have plenty of suggestions for you! Then we'll meet to talk about books and cooking and enjoy each other's company. Photos of your finished dish are encouraged but not required.
February's theme is chocolate. Choose a cookbook from our collection, find a sweet or savory recipe that uses chocolate in some form, and come to our meeting ready to talk all about what you made and the book you used.
Sign up for our Cookbook Club newsletter to get all the latest updates and cookbook suggestions! You can sign up here.
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Wonderful Ones Storytime
Join us for Wonderful Ones Storytime in the Children's Room every Thursday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy skills while also building community connections. This program is specifically intended for the developmental stages of one year olds but concepts can be transferred to similar ages.
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Kids Knitting (Ages 7 )
For ages 7 only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.
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Furry Friends Reading Buddies (Ages 5 )
(Recommended for readers ages 5 ) Pair up with a therapy dog, the perfect reading buddy, choose a book from our shelves in the Children’s Room, and read aloud to a quiet, furry friend. This program provides the right environment for young readers to gain confidence in their reading skills, next to a non-judgmental dog friend. All dogs are certified therapy animals.
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Girls Who Code
The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world!
"What will I Learn?
Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Java."
Email: signup@gwc-losgatos.org to register.
The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact RMarshall@losgatosca.gov
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Baby Lap-Sit Storytime
Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library!
Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together, and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children.
Baby Storytime will take place in the Children's Room before our Library opens - please note that you will need to enter through the Garden Gate on the very right side of the building, instead of entering through our main entrance doors.
The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact aflowers@losgatosca.gov
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NorCal Bats (All Ages)
NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. In addition, they are committed to public education regarding the environmental benefits of bats, and dispelling fears and myths that lead to the death of roosts and colonies. Located in the Sacramento Valley, trained volunteers care for injured and orphaned bats throughout the valley and surrounding foothills.
Learn about these animals and their importance as insect control. Inform others and help protect our natural world. Dispel misconceptions and save these highly valuable mammals with education and rescue.
For more information on NorCal Bats, visit their website here: https://norcalbats.org/
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ESL Conversation Club
Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18 .
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Online Author Talk : Sadeqa Johnson
To register, please visit: https://libraryc.org/losgatoscalibrary/24093
We look forward to seeing you for an invigorating conversation with highly acclaimed author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her brand new novel, The House of Eve!
In The House of Eve, Fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college, in spite of having a mother more interested in keeping a man than raising her daughter. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed onto her like a birthright.
Eleanor Quarles arrived in Washington DC with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC’s elite wealthy Black families, and his parents don’t just let anyone into their fold. Eleanor hopes that a baby will make her finally feel at home in William’s family and grant her the life she’s been searching for. But having a baby—and fitting in—is easier said than done.
The lives of these two women collide in the most unexpected way as they both face life altering decisions. The House of Eve is a fast-paced, harrowing story that hinges on what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal.
About the Author: Sadeqa Johnson is the award-winning author of four novels, including Yellow Wife. Her accolades include the National Book Club Award, the Phillis Wheatley Book Award, and the USA Best Book Award for Best Fiction. She is a Kimbilio Fellow, former board member of the James River Writers, and a Tall Poppy Writer. Originally from Philadelphia, she currently lives near Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and three children. To learn more, visit SadeqaJohnson.net.
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Drop-In Tech Tutoring
Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone or any electronic device? Join us with no appointment any Tuesday starting at 3PM in the second floor's Tech Lab. We have qualified volunteers and library staff available to answer your questions. Please make sure to charge your device and/or bring a power chord. We are asking that you please wear a mask during the session as well. See you soon!
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Discover Art with NUMU (Ages 8-12)
Ages 8-12 only:
Join educators at the New Museum of Los Gatos to tour the Terra Firma exhibit and learn more about our relationship to land. Participate in a fun art activity after the exhibition tour in the Museum's MakerSpace.
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Intro to Spanish
Always wanted to pick up a new language? Here's your chance to get started!!
In Collaboration with the San Jose Learning Center, we will be bringing 3 Intro Lanagues courses to the library: Spanish, Mandarin, and American Sign Language (ASL)
Today's class will be Intro to Spanish!
So come on down and either brush up on old skills, or pick up some new ones!
Registration Required.
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Virtual Art Talk - The Language of Flowers in Asian Art
This Art Talk highlights the expressive power of flowers in the arts and cultures of Asia. Flowers have been cultivated in gardens and represented in art for thousands of years, and their properties have come to symbolize both human and divine qualities. This talk, featuring objects from the Asian Art Museum’s collection, focuses on some of the flowers often found in Asian art — lotus, plum blossom, cherry blossom, chrysanthemum, tulip, and rose — and the messages they convey.
This program is presented by the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Community Speakers Program.