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Our Library is for everyone. We are a free resource that helps our community connect, create, and learn.
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 Library will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. |
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There's still time to sign up for Summer Reading! Register the whole family and read, learn, and earn rewards before the program ends on July 31. This program is great for readers of all ages, from babies to adults.
Keep an eye out for these special events coming up in July. Summer Reading prizes and programs are made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Mountain View Library.
For adults:
For youth:
- Halfway done with the 30-day reading challenge? Visit the Children's Room to create a butterfly to decorate the walls.
- Play acting games and practice foundational theater skills in Interactive Storytelling. For ages 6-8.
- Enjoy a musical Lullaby Storytime for infants and new toddlers with books, baby bounces, and dancing.
- Drop in to Art Around the World each week to make colorful, hands-on projects inspired by different countries and cultures—no passport needed. Perfect for creative school-aged kids.
- Get ready to tinker, build, explore, and create at STEAM Fridays, where kids can drop in and experience hands-on activities that spark curiosity and creativity.
- Embark on a journey with fellow adventurers as we spend an afternoon playing a one-shot Dungeons & Dragons campaign. For ages 13-18, no experience necessary.
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Magician Mike Della Penna will create wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing.
- Discover the music, history, and culture of Peru's African heritage in an interactive musical performance by Cunamacué.
- Little ones are invited to bring their favorite teddy or stuffed animal to our Teddy Bear Tea Party in Bubb Park.
- Help celebrate the end of summer with ice cream and an outdoor Dance Party.
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Mountain View High School
Digitized Yearbooks
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We are proud to announce the availability of digitized Mountain View High School yearbooks spanning 1904-1929. This unique and valuable collection of yearbooks has long been housed at the Mountain View History Center, but it is now available to access online thanks to a grant through the California Revealed's digitization initiative. The collection can be accessed through California Revealed and Internet Archive.
This collection of yearbooks chronicles Mountain View High School's first 25 years from its founding along El Camino Real and its first graduating class in 1904 to the opening of its building on Castro Street, which the school occupied until 1982.
The yearbooks contain the names and photographs of faculty and students, as well as information about student activities, advertisements from local businesses, written reflections, short fiction, and inside jokes. Most of these early yearbooks also contain details about MVHS alumni and their lives post-graduation. Inside, viewers will find details about the experience of World War I, the influenza epidemic of 1918-1919, and the Prune & Apricot Exposition. As you move through the collection from the oldest to the most recent issue you can perceive the growing importance of secondary education and the emergence of youth culture facilitated by the automobile.
We invite you to explore the digitized yearbook collection through the Mountain View Public Library's pages at California Revealed and Internet Archive. We are especially grateful to the Mountain View Historical Association for permitting these yearbooks from their collection to be included in the Library's digital collection.
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We are excited to introduce our two first Amplify: Teen Voices programs in July. Amplify is a program for teens who want to share their interests and passions with an audience. Teens work with librarians every step of the way to refine their idea, schedule and promote their program, create a presentation, prepare the venue, and practice public speaking. Amplify provides teens with an opportunity to grow their leadership skills and confidence.
On Saturday, July 12, join us for a presentation on the people and events that shaped history through the fascinating world of coins. Through coins, we can learn about the people who issued them, the events going on at the time, and what leaders wanted their society to see in them. Teens and adults are welcome to attend this program.
Then, on Saturday, July 26, teens are invited to explore the poetics of pop songs in a workshop with local Youth Poet Laureate Sierra Elman. Featuring lyrics by Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and more, teens will blend current pop culture with their own creativity by analyzing the lyrics of their favorite songs, writing their own poetry, and sharing their work.
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After listening to a storytime, children wished their favorite stuffed animals goodnight and left them at the Library for a Stuffed Animal Sleepover. The stuffies were picked up the next day, along with a report of what they did overnight with their new friends.
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Families launched into summer festivities with the Summer Reading Program Kick-Off. Kids and adults enjoyed lawn games and treats and practiced their rhythm skills on drums with the help of featured musical guests, the Rhythm Builders.
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Kids sang, danced, and listened to books read aloud in a storytime at Magical Bridge Playground in Rengstorff Park. The bookmobile was also available for families to borrow materials.
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Participants at Puzzle Palooza worked in teams to complete their puzzles as quickly as possible. The winners finished their puzzle in 70 minutes and won a free bag of Library swag.
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Attendees at the Air-Dry Clay Workshop presented by local artist Antonia Lara Sanchez explored hand-building techniques for ceramics including pinch pots, coiling, and slab building.
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- Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: Summer Outdoor Storytime.
- Tuesday, July 1: Pages and Paws Reading Buddy.
- Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: ESL Conversation Club.
- Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17 & 24: Interactive Storytelling.
- Mondays, July 7, 14 & 21: Lullaby Storytime.
- Tuesday, July 8: Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado).
- Tuesday, July 8: Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade).
- Wednesdays, July 9 & 23: Art Around the World.
- Wednesday, July 9: Ukulele Jam: Sing and Play Along.
- Wednesday, July 9: Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin/English.
- Thursdays, July 10 & 24: Magical Bridge Storytime.
- Fridays, July 11, 18 & 25: STEAM Fridays.
- Saturday, July 12: Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden.
- Saturday, July 12: Amplify: Ancient History As Viewed Through Coins.
- Monday, July 14: Teen Dungeons and Dragons.
- Wednesday, July 16: Mike The Magician's Magic Show.
- Thursday, July 17: Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade).
- Saturday, July 19: Drop-in Bike Clinic.
- Saturday, July 19: Pastel & Charcoal Art Workshop.
- Wednesday, July 23: Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade).
- Wednesday, July 23: Researching Your Family History with Interviews and Records.
- Thursday, July 24: Cunamacué.
- Saturday, July 26: Amplify: The Tortured Poets Workshop.
- Saturday, July 26: Jim Witzel Jazz Concert.
- Monday, July 28: Teddy Bear Tea Party.
- Thursday, July 31: On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand.
- Thursday, July 31: End of Summer Dance Party.
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Read Magazines on Flipster |
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If you’re looking to get out into nature or do a deeper exploration of your backyard this summer, there’s no better companion than the Library. With Flipster Digital Magazines and 24/7 access to our Digital Library, you’ll be more prepared than ever to enjoy your summer. Take a look at Fine Gardening and Birds and Blooms for gardening advice to help you tackle projects in your yard. If you're planning on traveling, take Travel and Leisure or Condé Nast Traveler with you on your device for tips on where to eat and stay all over the world.
With Flipster, access to your favorite magazines has never been easier. On your mobile device, download the Flipster app from your app store, search for Mountain View Public Library, and enter your library card number. Swipe through full-color pages or use Text View to read entire articles in plain text. Check-out times vary, but if a title expires, simply download it again. There are no limits on downloads.
Lean more about Flipster and our other digital magazines and newspapers offerings on our website.
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