Bridges to Belonging: Silicon Valley Reads Magical Bridge Storytime
2026-02-05 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 201 S. Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040.

Free Tax Preparation Assistance By Appointment
2026-02-05 10:30 - 12:30
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 can be booked by visiting or calling the Mountain View Senior Center at 650-903-6330.
By appointment only. No drop-in service available.
Appointments cannot be made at the Library. You must call the Senior Center at 650-903-6330 to make an appointment.

Wonderful Ones Storytime
2026-02-05 11:00 - 11:30
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 11:00am – 11:30am Presenter: Jenn Laredo Location: Children’s Room
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.

Beetlelady Bug Hangout! (All Ages)
2026-02-05 15:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Technology Lab
Join bug scientist Stephanie Dole, or Beetlelady, this afternoon and learn about, interact with, and maybe even draw or journal about various insects and spiders! All ages are welcome to drop in and hang out with Dr. Dole and her amazing bugs!

Online Author Talk : Vanessa Riley
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Zoom (Online) & Online
Register here and submit your questions for the author before the event begins.
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 Jacquotte Delahaye.
The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender.
Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d’Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman.
For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.
Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power.
About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times.

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00
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 Jacquotte Delahaye.
The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender.
Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d’Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman.
For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.
Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power.
Not able to attend live? You can access the recording for this event and all Online Author Series events on our website shortly after they conclude.
About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

Creative Break
2026-02-05 16:30 - 18:00
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Conference Room
Have you been wanting to start journaling or using a planner but can’t find the time or space to do it at home? Take some time for creativity at the Library and journal, work on your planner, or draw in your sketchbook. We’ll provide some inspiration and fun stationery like washi tape, stickers, stamps, and pens, you bring your journal/planner/sketchbook/etc.
This is a drop in program, so join us for 10 minutes if that’s all you have, or stay for the whole time!

Hora de Cuentos en Pijama
2026-02-05 17:30 - 18:00
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Acompáñanos para una noche divertida con cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. ¡Ponte tu pijama y trae tus peluches favoritos!
Para todas las edades. Los adultos deben estar acompañados por un niño.
Llega temprano para asegurar tu admisión. Capacidad: 48 personas.
Join us for a fun night with stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish. Put on your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animals!
For all ages. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
Arrive early to ensure your admission. Capacity: 48 people.

Baby Storytime: Rerun
2026-02-06 10:30 - 11:15
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 months.
Assisted Listening Devices available upon request.

Pages and Paws Reading Buddy
2026-02-06 15:30 - 16:30
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 aims to build confidence, enhance literacy skills and instill a lifelong love for reading.
Therapy dogs plan to visit on the first Friday of each month, but review our calendar to confirm dates. Limited registration is intentional to allow readers rewarding one-on-one reading time with a therapy dog.
This month, three-five therapy dogs will be visiting. More details on your confirmed time-slot, and instruction to follow once registered.
Ages 8-12.

Free Tax Preparation Assistance: Drop-in Service
2026-02-07 10:30 - 14:00
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 SECURITY CARD or ITIN for each person on your tax return (yourself, spouse, children, etc). The volunteers will not be able to help you without it.
No need for appointments. Walk-ins until 2 pm or capacity. No new tax returns started after 2 pm.
Must show Social Security card or ITIN.

Documents or information to bring with you:

Social Security card or ITIN letter for each person on tax return, including yourself, spouse, children, and/or adult dependents (REQUIRED)
Photo ID for you and your spouse (REQUIRED)
W-2s from all jobs
All 1099s, 1098s and any other tax forms
Form 1095-A if you had health insurance through Covered California
Records for any business or higher education expenses
Savings or checking account and routing numbers for direct deposit
Last year’s tax return (optional)

If you want to expedite your visit, you can print and fill in an intake form and bring it with your other documents.
The same tax service is also offered on Tuesdays.
Note: Volunteers are not able to help prepare business taxes.

Sew Sew Saturday
2026-02-07 14:00 - 16:00
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 garment, this casual, welcoming space is perfect for all skill levels. No registration required — just bring your materials and drop in!
This event is intended for adults, ages 18 and up.

Girls Who Code
2026-02-07 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Technology Lab
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.

Weekend Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)
2026-02-08 09:30 - 10:00
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 Time: 9:30am – 10:00am Location: Children’s Room
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.

Nature Book Club
2026-02-08 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Conference Room
Nature lovers and science enthusiasts, we invite you to be part of our Nature Book Club! Every two months, we’ll explore nonfiction books about nature and science, and compare notes in a friendly, welcoming discussion.
February’s book is Is a River Alive by Robert Macfarlane.
About Is A River Alive:
A New York Times Bestseller
A #1 Sunday Times (UK) Bestseller
A New York Times “New Nonfiction to Read This Spring” Recommendation • A Financial Times “Best Summer Book of 2025” • A Guardian “Nonfiction to Look Forward To in 2025” Pick • A Washington Post “Book to Watch For” in 2025
From the best-selling author of Underland and “the great nature writer…of this generation” (Wall Street Journal), a revelatory book that transforms how we imagine rivers—and life itself.
Hailed in the New York Times as “a naturalist who can unfurl a sentence with the breathless ease of a master angler,” Robert Macfarlane brings his glittering style to a profound work of travel writing, reportage, and natural history. Is a River Alive? is a joyful, mind-expanding exploration of an ancient, urgent idea: that rivers are living beings who should be recognized as such in imagination and law.
Macfarlane takes readers on three unforgettable journeys teeming with extraordinary people, stories, and places: to the miraculous cloud-forests and mountain streams of Ecuador, to the wounded creeks and lagoons of India, and to the spectacular wild rivers of Canada—imperiled respectively by mining, pollution, and dams. Braiding these journeys is the life story of the fragile chalk stream a mile from Macfarlane’s house, a stream who flows through his own years and days.
Powered by dazzling prose and lit throughout by other minds and voices, Is a River Alive? will open hearts, challenge perspectives, and remind us that our fate flows with that of rivers—and always has.

Persian Storytime!
2026-02-08 11:30 - 12:00
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 Time: 11:30am – 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Introduce your child to the Iranian language and culture through stories, songs and fun. All ages welcome. No registration required. Hosted by our friends from Boostan Kids, Persian Language Immersion.

Create a DIY Award Ribbon
2026-02-08 13:00 - 14:00
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 ribbon with a personalized button in the center! You will be able to create your button from images from recycled books, magazines, and newspapers or bring in a photo of a loved one or thing. We will have a wide variety of ribbons to choose from to decorate and elevate your creation.
This class is intended for adults, ages 18 and up only.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

Rubik's Cube Club
2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:00
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
Join us in the Book Bubble for a hands-on Rubik’s cube event where children ages 8 and up will learn and complete fun Rubik’s cube activities. No prior experience or materials are required for this event. Connect with others through this cubing community, providing a fun and supportive environment right here at the library! For ages 8+
Event is led by High School Cubers from the SMUHSD district

Move and Groove Storytime
2026-02-09 10:15 - 11:30
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 10:15am – 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am.
Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00.
Dance your wiggles away in this interactive storytime. Creative movement set to songs and stories for children 18 months+ and caregivers.
Adults must be accompanied by a child. Registration not required.

Toddler Storytime @ Hillsdale Branch
2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:00
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 10:30am – 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
*Toddler Storytime begins at 10:30 AM—before the library officially opens! Please note the library will open to everyone at 11:00 AM*.
Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to help develop your child’s language and motor skills.
This program is intended for children ages 18 months-3 years old. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
Per the County Fire Marshal’s latest inspection, storytime at the Hillsdale Branch is limited to 35 people. To ensure space, only one adult per child may attend.

ESL Conversation Club
2026-02-09 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Presenter: Viviana Cois Location: Teen Room

Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18+.

Monday Morning Book Club
2026-02-09 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of Breathing Lessons, by Anne Tyler.
Maggie and Ira Moran seem to have learned all there is to know about each other — two ordinary lives in
a comfortable routine marriage. But on the road to a friend’s funeral, they make some unexpected detours
– and discover how extraordinary their lives really are.
The Monday Morning bookclub meets in the Library Conference Room, and new members are welcome at any time. Sign up for our newsletter.

Drop-In 3D Printing – Quick Prints @ Hillsdale Branch
2026-02-09 13:00 - 15:00
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB flash drive that are 35 minutes or less. If you would like to request a longer print, you can sign up for an appointment here.
Any Questions? Contact Joey Squillacioti by phone or email.
Phone: 650-522-7886
Email: jsquillacioti@cityofsanmateo.org

3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale Branch
2026-02-09 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a design from Thingiverse. Printing can vary based on detail and the design can be printed to pickup at a later date.
You can register here.
Any Questions? Contact Joey Squillacioti by phone or email.
Phone: 650-522-7886
Email: jsquillacioti@cityofsanmateo.org

Paws For Tales
2026-02-09 16:00 - 17:00
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area
For kids ages 5 and up. Register to guarantee a ten-minute reading session with a friendly therapy dog! Walk-ins are also welcome.

Social Stitching
2026-02-09 16:30 - 18:00
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Group Study Room
Come join fellow needlework and textile arts enthusiasts at the library! Crafters of all levels are welcome to bring their projects and chat, teach, learn, and make new friends at this casual weekly get together. This group is entirely self-directed and you are encouraged to bring your own tools and materials. If you are looking for some inspiration or don’t know where to start, check out Creativebug– it’s free with your library card and offers hundreds of project ideas and instructions.

Storytime Around the World
2026-02-09 18:30 - 19:00
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, this program offers a fun and thoughtful way to learn about diverse cultures, with a few new words and lots of new perspectives.

Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)
2026-02-10 09:30 - 10:00
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30am – 10:00am Location: Children’s Room
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.

Behavioral Health Navigators
2026-02-10 10:00 - 15:00
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Location: Group Study Room
Come speak with a member of the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Navigator team.
Peer Navigators will offer:

Personalized assistance to get help for behavioral health needs
Peer guidance about options for wellness services and support
Knowledgeable information and resources for mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, support groups, and more
Connection to County and community-based resources
Support from Peers with an understanding of local services

Visits are drop in, first come first served.
If Tuesday afternoons don’t work for your schedule, you can get help over the phone or in a different location. Learn more at the Navigator website.

Baby Storytime
2026-02-10 10:15 - 11:30
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Time: 10:15am – 11:30am Location: Oak Room
Sing, play, and read to your baby!
Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance.
Adults must have at least 1 age-appropriate child attending.
To ensure the quality of the Storytime, only the first 60 attendees will be admitted.
We have two storytimes, at 10:15am and 11:00am. If you don’t make the 10:15am storytime please stick around for the next one at 11:00am. Staff will be there to assist you.
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!Canta, juega, y lee con su bebé!
Por favor planee a llegar temprano para asegurarse entrada. Los que llegan más de 5 minutos tarda no estarán garantizados entrada.
Adultos deben de tener por lo menos un niño de edad apropiado en asistencia.
Para asegurar la calidad del hora de cuento, solo los primeros 60 atendientes estarán admitados.
Ofreceremos dos horas de cuentos a las 10:15am y a las 11:00am. Si no puede atender la hora de cuento a las 10:15am, por favor quédese
para la siguiente a las 11:00am. Personal de la biblioteca estarán disponible para ayuda.
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給寶寶唱歌、玩樂和閱讀！
請提前抵達以確保入場。如遲到超過 5 分鐘不保證入場。
成人必須攜帶至少 1 位1歲半以下年齡的兒童參加。
為了確保故事時間的質量，只有前60名參與者才能入場。
我們有兩個故事時間，上午10點15分和11點。 如果你沒有趕上上午10:15的故事時間，請留下來在上午11:00的時段再入場。 工作人員將在那裡協助您。
