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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 Friends of the Mountain View Library Book Sale will take place Aug. 9-10. The sale will be in the bookmobile garage along Mercy Street in the driveway next to the Library's underground parking lot.
Saturday, Aug. 9:
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. Members-only Sale
- 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. General Public Sale
Sunday, Aug. 10:
- 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fill-a-Bag Sale
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Back by popular demand, we are pleased to offer an additional Plant Exchange event on Saturday, Aug. 30. We received many requests to schedule this popular program more than once a year, and we are excited to now offer events in spring and summer months.
On the day of the event, bring your plant donations to the bookmobile garage from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and swap with other gardeners from your community. All types of plants are welcome, including seedlings, cuttings, houseplants, plants in containers, shrubs, and small trees. We will provide forms where you can list information about your plants. You do not need to bring a plant in order to take a plant. No registration required.
Want to get some gardening tips before coming to the Plant Exchange? Learn about the Top Ten Habits of Successful Gardeners on Tuesday, Aug. 12 with Master Gardener Mint Pasakdee, who will provide tips on creating healthy soil, using a seasonality checklist, making plant selections, using appropriate weed and pest controls, and more.
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Summer Reading concluded on Thursday, July 31 with the End of Summer Dance Party. We had 1,592 registrants including 1,034 children, 161 teens, and 397 adults. Thank you to all who participated in the reading challenge, attended our special summer programs, and celebrated the season finale with us! If you haven't done so already, make sure to collect your prize at either the Children's Room desk or second floor information desk throughout August. |
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History Center Expanded Hours and Digitized Newspapers |
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The Mountain View History Center is now open to the public for four additional hours each week. In addition to Tuesdays from 1:00-5:00 p.m., the History Center is also open on Thursdays from 4:00-8:00 p.m. History Center resources continue to be available by appointment if you are unable to visit during regular open hours.
We invite you to explore the Library’s digital collection of historic Mountain View-area newspapers, which are accessible from all public computers in the Library and any device connected to the Library’s Wi-Fi. This digital collection spans 76 years of Mountain View history and is an essential resource for researching all aspects of local genealogy, government, business, and culture.
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Attendees at Ukulele Jam learned how to play Life in a Northern Town and Proud Mary after practicing basic chords taught by instructor Chuck Monahan.
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A teen presenter led a discussion on Ancient History As Viewed Through Coins, where attendees learned how coinage teaches us about the people who issued them, the events going on at the time, and what leaders wanted their society to see in them in the Library's first Amplify: Teen Voices program.
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Master Gardener Laura Westley showcased seasonal flowers that grow well in our area and provided advice on soil, water, and fertilizer requirements.
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Magician Mike Della Penna gave a wildly entertaining performance to 401 attendees in Pioneer Park.
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- Friday, Aug. 1: Pages and Paws Reading Buddy.
- Saturday, Aug. 2: Amplify: Cookies to Energy.
- Tuesdays, Aug. 5 & 12: Summer Outdoor Storytime.
- Tuesday, Aug. 5: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk.
- Wednesdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Baby Storytime.
- Wednesday, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27: ESL Conversation Club.
- Wednesday, Aug. 6: Kanzashi Fabric Flower Making.
- Thursday, Aug. 7: Teens Super Smash Bros. Tournament.
- Friday, Aug. 8: Amplify Model UN.
- Tuesday, Aug. 12: Top Ten Habits of Successful Gardeners.
- Wednesday, Aug. 13: Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin/English.
- Thursday, Aug. 14: Magical Bridge Storytime.
- Thursday, Aug. 14: Indian Classical Dance Performance.
- Saturday, Aug. 16: Drop-in Bike Clinic.
- Saturday, Aug. 16: Amplify Project Blush.
- Saturday, Aug. 16: Haopinaka - Hawaiian Music Performance.
- Tuesday, Aug. 19: Sewing with FabMo: Hourglass Blocks - Part One.
- Wednesday, Aug. 20: Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston.
- Thursday, Aug. 21: Let's Create.
- Saturday, Aug. 23: Jazz in the Park: A Concert with the Dave Rocha Jazz Group.
- Wednesday, Aug. 27: Discover Your Roots: A Genealogy Talk with Robert Cox.
- Thursday, Aug. 28: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich.
- Friday, Aug. 29: Tech Take Apart.
- Saturday, Aug. 30: Baby Beach Party.
- Saturday, Aug. 30: Plant Exchange.
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Do you have a question about nutrition? Are you struggling to care for an elderly relative, or simply curious about some recent trends in the field of public health? Find information on all these topics and more with Consumer Health Complete.
This searchable and browsable database contains peer-reviewed articles, videos, and books covering a wide range of health-related topics. Consumer Health Complete is a comprehensive source for trusted information, and while it cannot replace advice from medical professionals, this helpful resource can make you a more informed patient and caregiver.
Access Consumer Health Complete and many more helpful online resources through the Library's Learning & Research page.
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