Los Altos Library

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Join us for a talk with Mark Groves about his book Liberated Love, where he shares how to break unhealthy patterns and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

This book explains how to stop codependency, set clear boundaries, and create healthy connections. It offers simple tools to build trust, reduce conflict, and feel more confident in love.

10/12/2026

Program is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.

10/09/2026

While we may only think of slides as simple play structures, it’s important to recognize that several developmental processes are happening at once when a child is sliding — spatial reasoning, self regulation, and managing excitement. Play-based activities that include sliding can improve balance, coordination, and motor development.

Our early literacy-inspired play spaces offer many opportunities for children to develop and practice their spatial awareness and development of body control. Learn more in this blog: https://sccld.org/blogs/post/elements-of-play-how-sliding-can-support-literacy/

10/09/2026

Join us for a talk with Cherie Dimaline about Funeral Songs for Dying Girls, where she shares the eerie, emotional story of a teen who sparks a ghost rumor and meets a very real spirit.

This book follows a girl living in a cemetery shed as she faces grief, identity, and unexpected connections. It blends spooky moments with heartfelt truths about growing up and finding your place.

10/09/2026

Come join in for this fun, creative workshop where you will learn how to layer a variety of different materials into a striking work of art that you can wear or display proudly. Sustainable artist Gigi Farmer will provide step-by-step guidance. All materials will be provided. Program is designed for adults and teens. No registration necessary.

10/07/2026

We are about to start our latest Storybook SCCLD interactive children’s place space project at Los Altos Library! Orchard Outing will be an inclusive and joyful environment for children ages 0-10.

The children’s room will be closed starting October 19.

Children’s programs will continue to be held in the Orchard Room.

Stay tuned for information on the grand opening date!

Children’s materials will be available right outside the children’s room. Librarians are able to assist you at the reference desk in the main part of the library.

Woodland Branch will not be affected and will be open normal business hours during the closure at Los Altos Library.

10/07/2026

Bring whatever you need for your work (e.g. computer, reference materials, notebook). While this is not an instructional session, you can get peer support for questions as well as access to the library's genealogy collection, including Ancestry and other databases.

Sessions at 10 A.M.-noon on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months September through June.

10/07/2026

In this one-hour class, you'll learn the basics of family history research: how to find information, what records to look for, organizing your findings, documenting your sources, and more.

Taught by volunteers from the Los Altos Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.