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The City of Pleasanton Library and Recreation Department is pleased to offer a wide variety of programs and services designed to meet the diverse needs of the entire Pleasanton community. With a vision to inspire a vibrant community, the Library and Recreation Department is structured around the shared values of integrity, collaboration, customer service, inclusiveness and innovation. We encourage individuals of all ages to start a journey of discovery, connection and enjoyment through engagement with library programs, services and resources; senior programs and services; the City's performing, literary, visual, cultural and public art activities; local history, and environmental education; facility rentals; and a variety of indoor and outdoor camps, classes, events, sports and aquatics for all ages. The department also operates a cemetery, provides homeless liaison services, and sponsors senior citizen transportation. The City of Pleasanton is a progressive and professional organization dedicated to service and enhancing community partnerships. We work hard to promote a high quality of life for the members of our community. The purpose of this page is to present local government and library and recreation news in the City of Pleasanton, CA. The City encourages you to visit this page to receive information, submit comments and get involved in the conversation. Please note, comments posted to this page are monitored when time permits and our Facebook settings will automatically hide a comment if profanity is used. The City reserves the right to delete comments that: contain false information, profanity, derogatory or obscene language or sexual content, threaten or defame any person or organization, support or oppose political candidates, political organizations or ballot propositions, promote illegal activity, promote commercial services or products, infringe on copyrights or trademarks or are not topically related to the particular posting. Inappropriate comments will be removed as soon as time permits. This page is monitored during regular business hours only as time permits. The City disclaims any and all responsibility and liability for any materials that the City deems inappropriate for posting, which cannot be removed in an expeditious and otherwise timely manner. The City does not endorse any links or advertisements that appear on this page, and any use of the "like" feature between the Police Department and a private party does not indicate any endorsement of that private party's actions or comments. Content, including your comments, is subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. Posting information related to a crime on this page is not anonymous, and you may be contacted by the Police Department if you are a witness to a crime. Any direct shares to this page and its list of followers may be considered a public record, which is subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act.

10/31/2026

From our Storytimes to our Paws to Read programs, it's been a fun and festive week at the Library. Wishing everyone a happy and magical Halloween! 🎃👻

10/29/2026

Zippy, the Library’s mobile outreach vehicle, is visiting Ridgeview Commons, a senior housing community, for a special neighborhood celebration designed for older adults. This program is intended for adults (55+) and Ridgeview Commons residents.

Join us for a friendly afternoon of connection, conversation, and community. Check out library books, paint some rocks, and learn about the Pleasanton Library and Senior Center programs and offerings!

10/28/2026

Join the Hometown Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 5th as an event volunteer! A variety of shifts are available for volunteers ages 14+. Visit hometownholiday.com for details and to sign up!

10/28/2026

Many of our Library and Recreation facilities (including the Library, Senior Center, Firehouse Art Center, and Alviso Adobe) will be closed on Friday, October 30 for building maintenance and staff development.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

10/20/2026

It’s ! Show some love to the Friends of the Pleasanton Library this week—peruse their book sale, send a thank-you card, or for the ultimate act of love: volunteer and join the Friends! Visit the Friends' website to learn more (see link in comments).

10/14/2026

Are you 16+ and interested in being a parade announcer for the Hometown Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 5th? The City is now accepting 1 minute VIDEO AUDITIONS online! Please go to hometownholiday.com for details, to get the script, and to upload your audition video.

Submissions are due by the end of day on Sunday, November 8th. Announcers will be required to be available on Tuesday, December 1st from 6-8 pm for a script read-through and on Saturday, December 5th from 2:30-8 p.m.

10/14/2026

Free tutoring for adult learners building English language skills - reading, writing, spelling, grammar, basic math. Visit the Library's website and for more information.

10/14/2026

Help a neighbor - volunteer as an adult literacy tutor! Flexible schedule; training, materials, and meeting space provided. Contact Pleasanton library to learn more.

10/13/2026

Join us this Saturday for our Diwali celebration!

📆 Date/Time: Saturday, October, 17 at 1 p.m.
📍 Location: Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton, CA

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with this free community event with live dance and music performances, storytelling, face painting, family-friendly crafts, and more. Hope to see you there!

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10/08/2026

♟️ Learn the basics of chess!
Join us for a fun, friendly introduction to chess at the Pleasanton Senior Center. All skill levels welcome—come play, learn, laugh, and connect! 💚
📅 Sept. 25 & Oct. 9
⏰ 10–11:30 AM
☕ Snacks provided!

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https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/your-community/pleasanton-library/, https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/your-community

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