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Our Library is for everyone. We are a free resource helping 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 Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
- The Library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.
- The Friends of the Mountain View Library Book Sale will take place Nov. 2-3. The sale will be in the bookmobile garage along Mercy Street in the driveway next to the Library's underground parking lot.
- Saturday, Nov. 2:
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. Members-only Sale.
- 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. General Public Sale.
- Sunday, Nov. 3:
- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fill-a-Bag Sale.
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Native American Heritage Month |
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us by coming to a virtual author talk, where guest speakers will share personal experiences and dive deeper into Native American history.
- Join us for a virtual talk with Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford, Jr. on Thursday, Nov. 7 as he talks about his book The Paranormal Ranger. As a Native American with parents of both Navajo and Cherokee descent, Milford grew up in a world where the supernatural was both expected and taboo. When he joined the fabled Navajo Rangers, the paranormal became part of his job. He recounts the stories of these cases from the clinical and deductive perspective of a law enforcement officer in his book.
- Come to a discussion with historian Kathleen DuVal on Saturday, Nov. 16 as she talks about her history book Native Nations: A Millennium in North America. In her book, DuVal shows how the definitions of power and means of exerting it have shifted over time, but the sovereignty and influence of Native peoples remained a constant—and will continue far into the future.
- On Wednesday, Nov. 20, we'll hear Mona Susan Power talk about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. Her work explores Native rights and Native American culture using dolls, an important symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life. From the mid-century metropolis of Chicago to the windswept ancestral lands of the Dakota people, to the bleak and brutal Indian boarding schools, A Council of Dolls is the story of three women told in part through the stories of the dolls they carried.
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November Program Spotlight |
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Come and learn a new technical skill or develop a life skill at one of our programs this month. Register to attend, or see our Events Calendar for our full list of programs.
Grow your technical skills:
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Tuesday, Nov. 5: Hone your 3D printing skills with this advanced Tinkercad class. Bring your own projects for personalized advice and learn essential Design for 3D Printing techniques to improve your print results. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.
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Saturday, Nov. 16: Create your own work of print-art at this program presented by painter, printmaker and sculptor Calixto Robles. Paper and ink will be provided while supplies last, or you can bring your own blank tote bag or t-shirt to print on. Limit one item per participant. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.
Enhance your life skills:
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Thursday, Nov. 7: Learn how to prevent and detect financial abuse in a virtual presentation by the Marin County Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST). Come away with the knowledge to protect yourself from identity theft, imposter scams, grandparent scams, tech support scams and more.
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Tuesday, Nov. 12: We often hear that plant-based diets are the current trend. But what exactly is a whole food, plant-based diet? A registered dietitian will help answer your questions. This program will be delivered in Mandarin from 6:30-7:15 p.m. and in English from 7:15-8 p.m. 我們總是聽說植物性飲食是現在的潮流。可到底什麼是純天然植物性飲食？營養師幫你解答關於植物性飲食的系列問題。視訊講座6:30-7:15 p.m.以普通話進行, 7:15-8 p.m.以英文進行皆有開放問答。
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New Local History Displays |
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We have refreshed three Mountain View history displays outside the Second Floor Program Room. These displays feature photographs and clippings from the History Center collection and focus on Mountain View’s housing history, water history and landmarks that have been lost—or gone wandering—over the years.
The History Center is open on Tuesdays from 1-5 p.m. or by appointment.
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Nationally recognized Bay Area musician Andre Thierry presented a concert filled with the sounds of soul and zydeco. Attendees were able to get up close to the instruments, including the vest rub boards, drums and accordion.
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Fire Inspectors Gena and Sparky taught kids about fire safety at a special Outdoor Storytime in recognition of Fire Prevention Week. At the end of the program, kids got the chance to greet and take a photo with Gena and Sparky.
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Children enjoyed a special storytime filled with farm-related books, songs and rhymes at Deer Hollow Farm, then met some of the farm animals up close.
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Youths trick-or-treated around the Library on Halloween! They received non-food treats at the Customer Service, Children's Room and second floor desks, and also at the Friends of the Mountain View Library Lobby Shop.
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- Friday, Nov. 1: Paws and Pages Reading Buddy.
- Tuesdays, Nov. 5, 12 & 19: Outdoor Storytime.
- Tuesday, Nov 5: 3D Printing Workshop: Advanced Tinkercad Class.
- Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13 & 20: ESL Conversation Club.
- Wednesday, Nov. 6: Creating Effective Rain Gardens.
- Wednesday, Nov. 6: Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin/English.
- Thursdays, Nov. 7 & 21: Let's Create.
- Thursday, Nov. 7: A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr.
- Thursday, Nov. 7: Avoiding Scams, Fraud, and Identity Theft.
- Thursdays, Nov. 7 & 14: Evening Sensory Storytime.
- Saturday, Nov. 9: Roses - Choosing, Planting, Winter Care and Pruning.
- Saturday, Nov. 9: Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica--En conversación con Javier Zamora (solamente en español).
- Tuesday, Nov. 12: Ask a Dietitian: What is a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet? 請問營養師: 什麽是純天然，植物性飲食?
- Thursday, Nov. 14: On Childhood Migration from Central America--In Conversation with Javier Zamora.
- Saturday, Nov. 16: Drop-in Bike Clinic.
- Saturday, Nov. 16: Print Arts Workshop with Calixto Robles.
- Saturday, Nov. 16: Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.
- Tuesday, Nov. 19: Sewing with FabMo: Gift Card Holders.
- Wednesday, Nov. 20: Birthday Storytime.
- Wednesday, Nov. 20: Native Rights and Culture in Fiction–A Conversation with Mona Susan Power.
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November is Noirvember! Every November, Kanopy darkens the mood and celebrates film noir by presenting a curated collection that our resident film buffs can enjoy for free with a Mountain View Public Library card.
The cinematic term “noir” originated in post-World War II France. The word was used to describe American thriller and detective films from the period that featured low-key lighting and a black-and-white aesthetic with roots in German expressionist filmmaking. This fascinating genre has produced some of the greatest cinema classics including The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity, Laura and many more.
Check out Kanopy this Noirvember to participate in the month-long film noir festival from the comfort of your own home.
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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.
Online Authors in November:
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Thursday, Nov. 7: You are invited to join us for an online conversation with Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about his chilling memoir The Paranormal Ranger, which recounts his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.
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Sábado 9 de noviembre: Sintoniza una conversación especial con el autor más vendido del New York Times Javier Zamora mientras conversa con nosotros sobre su fascinante historia de supervivencia y perseverancia, tal como se cuenta en sus memorias premiadas Solito.
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Thursday, Nov. 14: Join us for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he talks about his tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. This program will be presented in Spanish on Saturday, Nov. 9.
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Wednesday, Nov. 20: Come to a chat with Mona Susan Power as she discusses her newest novel A Council of Dolls and learn how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture, in particular using an important symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls.
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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