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Address
585 Franklin St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
Phone
650-903-6887
Questions?
Contact Us
Website
Library.MountainView.gov
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
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- The materials return station will undergo maintenance on Tuesday, July 2. Please return items to the Customer Service desk on this date. Borrowing will not be affected. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday, July 5.
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Have you signed up for Summer Reading yet? Register the whole family to read, learn and earn rewards before the program ends on July 31. This program is suitable for all ages.
Kids who have registered are invited to come to the Children’s Room to create a paper flower out of provided materials and write their favorite book in the center of their flower. Our goal is to fill the whole wall along Pioneer Park with flowers.
We have a number of special events coming up in July:
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Thursday, July 11: Join us for a conversation and live virtual cooking demo with local cookbook author, Amisha Dodhia Gurbani. Gurbani will show us how to prepare her recipe for Pav Bhaji Sliders with a Carrot Salad from her cookbook, Mumbai Modern: Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by Indian Roots and California Cuisine.
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Thursday, July 18: Don't miss the amazing Happy Birds! These famous feathered performers have been featured on various shows and even in the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Monday, July 22: Teens, are you interested in being a DJ? Come and learn about the tools and process with special guest presenter, DJ Yuka Yu. She'll go over downloading and organizing your music collection, using Rekordbox to prepare your playlists, and mixing harmonically. Aspiring DJs of all levels in grades 8-12 are invited to attend.
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Tuesday, July 23: If you're planning to explore a California State Park over the summer, then come to a talk by State Parks Interpreter Alex Trudelle that will cover favorite spots, recreational opportunities and tips for visiting local parks.
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Wednesday, July 24: Perry Yan's Magic Show will have both kids and adults entertained from start to finish.
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Saturday, July 27: Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a lively performance from Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band. Join us in Pioneer Park for free frozen treats and experience the sound of New Orleans as you bask in the sunshine.
Summer Reading prizes and programs are made possible through the sponsorship of the Friends of the Mountain View Library.
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Kids are invited to join us for STEAM Fridays throughout July. This drop-in program offers a variety of self-directed, interactive activities for budding scientists, aspiring engineers and artists. STEAM Fridays are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.
Want to take part in STEAM Fridays but can’t make it to the Library? Visit the bookmobile for STEAM in the Park on Fridays through July 26. Check the bookmobile schedule to catch this program at a park near you.
Please note that STEAM in the Park and STEAM Fridays will not be available on Friday, July 5.
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Explore the outdoors with the Library this summer! We have a number of special items that you can borrow and bring with you on trips around the state.
If you’re heading to a California State Park, borrow a California State Parks pass to access it for free. You can also borrow a Parks pass with one of our hiking backpacks, which comes with a compass and field guides that will introduce you to California’s trees, wildflowers and wildlife.
We have another set of hiking backpacks with equipment that can be used for any local hike. These backpacks come with a number of handy items including trekking poles, mosquito head nets, emergency ponchos, a microscope and more.
If you’re going on a bicycle road trip, take one of our bike repair kits with you. Strap the bag onto your bicycle frame so you can access the tools at any point on the trail. Watch our video for an overview of the tools with professional bike mechanic Ryan Murphy, who can offer more in-depth assistance with your bike at our Drop-in Bike Clinic every third Saturday of the month.
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The Summer Reading Program kicked off with an all-ages extravaganza in Pioneer Park, where over 300 attendees enjoyed lawn games, treats and music with featured artists Cascada de Flores and Cumbia Paradiso.
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Nationally recognized local musician Andre Thierry shared Zydeco music with 212 attendees. Kids were especially excited for the opportunity to play a washboard and accordion.
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Our audience was serenaded by professional harpist Aysha Gomez-Kureishi as she performed a selection of famous classical pieces.
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Everyone got on their feet to dance along to an electric performance by Sean's Music Factory.
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- Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30: Outdoor Storytime.
- Tuesday, July 9: A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade).
- Tuesday, July 9: Container Gardening.
- Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31: ESL Conversation Club.
- Wednesday, July 10: Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin/English.
- Thursday, July 11: Sylvan Park Mini Storytime.
- Thursday, July 11: Let's Create.
- Thursday, July 11: Mumbai Modern: Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by Indian Roots and California Cuisine.
- Friday, July 12: STEAM in the Park: Monta Loma School Park.
- Fridays, July 12, 19 and 26: STEAM Fridays.
- Monday, July 15: LEGO® Time.
- Tuesday, July 16: Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade).
- Tuesday, July 16: Sewing with FabMo: Fabric Coasters.
- Wednesday, July 17: Birthday Storytime.
- Thursday, July 18: Whisman Park Mini Storytime.
- Thursday, July 18: Happy Birds.
- Friday, July 19: STEAM in the Park: Bubb School Park.
- Saturday, July 20: Drop-in Bike Clinic.
- Monday, July 22: Teens: DJ Skills with Yuka Yu.
- Tuesday, July 23: Learning the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th).
- Tuesday, July 23: Family Gaming.
- Tuesday, July 23: California State Park Showcase.
- Wednesday, July 24: Perry Yan Magic Show.
- Wednesday, July 24: Ukulele Jam: Sing and Play Along.
- Thursday, July 25: Del Medio Park Mini Storytime.
- Thursday, July 25: Evening Sensory Storytime.
- Friday, July 26: STEAM in the Park: Stevenson School Park.
- Saturday, July 27: Summer Reading Finale with the Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band.
- Tuesday, July 30: Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade).
- Tuesday, July 30: Elevate Your Interviewing Skills.
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Did you know that you can use your library card to get free museum passes? Visit our Discover & Go site, enter your library card number and PIN, then browse available attractions for specific dates. Passes are available for the Asian Art Museum, Cartoon Art Museum, Chabot Space & Science Center, Charles M. Schulz Museum, Legion of Honor and more. |
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Every month, the Library hosts virtual events with best-selling authors and renowned thought leaders covering a wide range of topics. Watch the live-streamed events or view past recordings at MountainView.gov/OnlineAuthors.
There is a special lineup of authors for the Online Author Talk series this July. These talks are geared toward children and teens, but the whole family is encouraged to watch and ask questions.
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Tuesday, July 9: Newbery Medal-winning author Kate DiCamillo will share the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, Mercy Watson, and the follow-up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive.
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Tuesday, July 16: Come and chat with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about the book series and animated adaptation of The Last Kids on Earth.
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Tuesday, July 23: Learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo in this exciting author conversation that will include a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X.
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Tuesday, July 30: Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.
For more information and to browse all upcoming Online Author Series events, visit MountainView.gov/OnlineAuthors. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Mountain View Library.
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