Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Offsite Explore the wonders of the night sky. In partnership with the Peninsula Astronomical Society, the evening will feature stargazing in the observatory with knowledgeable astronomical society members. The library’s bookmobile will be on-site with space-themed items for checkout. Please note, the event […]
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Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: 2nd Floor Program Room Special meeting of the Board of Library Trustees View the meeting agenda and supporting documents at mountainview.legistar.com For more information on the Board of Library Trustees, please visit their webpage. |
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Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Location: Pioneer Park Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with our Children's Librarians in Pioneer Park. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome, no registration required. All events are weather permitting.
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Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Presenter: Zhanglin (Lynn) Kong, MS, RDN, CDCES Location: Online Registration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event. Learn how to prevent diabetes through positive lifestyle changes. Bring your questions about diabetes to ask a dietitian! […] |
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Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room A musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and dancing! After storytime, we will host a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is designed for ages 0-18 months. […]
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Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can't make it in person? […]
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Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Liz Moore Location: Online Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event. We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights. […]
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Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room It's an open invitation to a LEGO® building extravaganza! Everyone is encouraged to participate in the construction excitement. LEGOs® will be supplied Join the building fun on three dates: Wednesday, January 28 Wednesday, February 25 Wednesday, March […] |
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Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room Did you miss Wednesday's Baby Storytime? Come on Friday! We'll redo our musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is designed for ages 0-18 […]
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Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Bring stories to life by acting out the characters in this interactive storytelling series. Then play acting games and practice foundational theater skills using facial expressions, body language, and tone to convey different characters and emotions. Recommended for ages […] |
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Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Presenter: Friends of the Mountain View Public Library Location: Bookmobile Garage Come to the Friends of the Mountain View Library Book Sale for GREAT BARGAINS! Proceeds from Book Sales help fund Library Programs and More! The Book Sale will be in the garage behind […]
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Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Young musicians from the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra will perform heritage Chinese music on traditional Chinese instruments as we get ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year. |
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Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Presenter: Friends of the Mountain View Public Library Location: Bookmobile Garage Come to the Friends of the Mountain View Library Book Sale for GREAT BARGAINS! Proceeds from Book Sales help fund Library Programs and More! The Book Sale will be in the garage behind […] |
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Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Location: Pioneer Park Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with our Children's Librarians in Pioneer Park. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome, no registration required. All events are weather permitting.
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Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Free tax preparation help at the Library every Tuesday from February 3 through April 7 except March 31. The service is provided by IRS-certified volunteers and is available to households with a 2025 income of $69,000 or less. Please […]
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Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Presenter: Jackie Cortez Location: 1st Floor Program Room Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome. Come learn about the process of switching to a heat pump water heater (HPWH) and ask local electrification experts your questions. This information is intended for both single-family homes […] |
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Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room A musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and dancing! After storytime, we will host a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is designed for ages 0-18 months. […]
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Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can't make it in person? […] |
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Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Location: Offsite Stop by the Bookmobile for stories, songs, and rhymes in the heart of Rengstorff Park! Enjoy a fun-filled storytime at the Magical Bridge Playground, and take advantage of full library services available from 10:00–11:00 a.m. Events are weather permitting. Find us at […]
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Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax preparation and e-filing for low-to moderate-income taxpayers on Thursdays from February 5 - 26 at the Mountain View Library. Appointments are available from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Pre-registration is required and […]
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Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Vanessa Riley Location: Online Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate […] |
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Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room Did you miss Wednesday's Baby Storytime? Come on Friday! We'll redo our musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is designed for ages 0-18 […]
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Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room A Silicon Valley Reads themed Pages & Paws celebrating Bridges to Belonging and the book Thank You, Neighbor! by, Ruth Chan. Therapy reading dogs provide a comforting presence for children as they navigate the exciting realm of books. This initiative […] |
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Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Free tax preparation help at the Library every Saturday from February 7 through April 11. The service is provided by IRS-certified volunteers and is available to households with a 2025 income of $69,000 or less. Please bring the SOCIAL […]
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Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: 2nd Floor Program Room Need a sewing machine? The Library has sewing machines (model: Baby Lock Grace and Baby Lock Rachel) that are available for use within the Library on a drop-in basis. Whether you’re working on a project or need to hem a […] |
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Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Registration is required. Seats and materials are limited. Please only register if you plan on attending. Have you ever wanted to display your love for someone or something but don't know how? Join us to create a DIY award […] |
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Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room A special storytime series that celebrates a different culture from across the globe each session! The storytime will highlight unique traditions, customs, and communities, inviting children to explore the world through storytelling. Perfect for curious minds and young explorers, […] |
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Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Location: Pioneer Park Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with our Children's Librarians in Pioneer Park. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome, no registration required. All events are weather permitting.
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Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Free tax preparation help at the Library every Tuesday from February 3 through April 7 except March 31. The service is provided by IRS-certified volunteers and is available to households with a 2025 income of $69,000 or less. Please […]
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Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Presenter: Laura Westley Location: 1st Floor Program Room Seating is limited. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome. Have you tried to grow plants from seed but failed? Do you want to grow your own vegetables or flowers for the summer season from seed? […] |
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Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room A musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and dancing! After storytime, we will host a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is designed for ages 0-18 months. […]
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Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Presenter: Staff Adult Location: 1st Floor Program Room Are you learning or improving your spoken English? Come practice with us! We are offering this as a hybrid program. We will meet in person at the first floor program room. Can't make it in person? […]
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Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Children's Room Stories, rhymes and songs in Mandarin and English with Miss Renee in the Children's Room Octagon. For ages 2-5, no registration required.
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Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Presenter: Chuck Monahan Location: 1st Floor Program Room Registration is recommended. Seating is limited. Walk-ins are also welcome. Would you like to learn some fun songs on the ukulele? Beginners and ukulele enthusiasts are welcome to join us to sing and play together. Ukulele instructor Chuck […] |
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Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax preparation and e-filing for low-to moderate-income taxpayers on Thursdays from February 5 - 26 at the Mountain View Library. Appointments are available from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Pre-registration is required and […]
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Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Presenter: Dr. Lindsey Stewart Location: Online Registration is required. Click this link to attend the virtual event. Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the […]
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Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Drop in for an afternoon of art and crafts that is self-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. This program is for children ages 5 and up. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the […] |
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Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am Location: 1st Floor Program Room Did you miss Wednesday's Baby Storytime? Come on Friday! We'll redo our musical storytime for infants, babies, and new toddlers with a brief Stay & Play for grownups to connect and mingle. This program is designed for ages 0-18 […] |
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Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Free tax preparation help at the Library every Saturday from February 7 through April 11. The service is provided by IRS-certified volunteers and is available to households with a 2025 income of $69,000 or less. Please bring the SOCIAL […] |
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Date: Monday, February 16, 2026 Time: All Day Event Location: The Library will be closed today in observance of Presidents Day. |
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Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Location: Pioneer Park Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with our Children's Librarians in Pioneer Park. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome, no registration required. All events are weather permitting.
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Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Free tax preparation help at the Library every Tuesday from February 3 through April 7 except March 31. The service is provided by IRS-certified volunteers and is available to households with a 2025 income of $69,000 or less. Please […] |
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