Check out the Hispanic Heritage Month booklist here

Click here for more Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration information

FAMILY STORYTIME

Join us for an evening storytime to end your day!

Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

October 4
October 11
October 25

For all ages

Click here for more Family Storytime information

FREE ONLINE TUTORING

Connect with a Brainfuse HelpNow online tutor for free help on your homework. Tutors are available 24/7.

Click here for more Brainfuse Online Tutoring information

SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES

Get your free eclipse viewing glasses from the Pleasanton Library or Alviso Adobe Community Park.

September 30-October 13 while supplies last.

Click here for more Solar Eclipse information

LITERACY NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND ORIENTATION

Wednesday, October 18 from 5-8:30 p.m.

Library Meeting Room

Register for the Literacy New Volunteer Training and Orientation here

ADULT BOOKLIST

Check out this month's staff curated booklist:

Spooky Stories

Banned Books Week 2023: Let Freedom Read

CHILDREN'S BOOKLIST
 

Check out this month's staff curated booklist: 

Trick or Treat: I've got something good to read!

Library Closures

The library will be closed:

Monday, October 9, for Building Maintenance and Staff Development

The library will have an early 5 p.m. closure on Tuesday, October 31, for Halloween.

Monthly Calendar

Click here to view the library calendar for all events this month

Newsletter Poll Results

Last month we asked how you feel about pumpkin spice season and this is what you said:
 Check back every month for a new poll and to see how your response compares to the rest of the community!

Take this month's poll

Programs for Kids

BABY STORYTIME

A gentle introduction to stories, songs, and playtime for infants!

Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

October 4
October 11
October 18
October 25

For ages 0-24 months

Click here for more Baby Storytime information

TODDLER STORYTIME

Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for the whole family!

Thursdays at 11 a.m.

October 5
October 12
October 19
October 26

For ages 2-4 years

Click here for more Toddler Storytime information

SENSORY STORYTIME

An inclusive and relaxed storytime for kids with sensory needs.

October 8 from 10-10:30 a.m.

Registration is required

For ages 2-5 years

Click here for more Sensory Storytime information

CODING CLUB

An interactive, introductory club for students learning the Python language.

Fridays from 4-5 p.m.
Starting October 6

Online via Zoom

Registration is required

For ages 9-13 years, grades 4-8

Click here for more Coding Club information

STEAM SATURDAYS

Drop-in, interactive stations for families.

Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Registration is required

For ages 6-10 years

Click here for more STEAM Saturdays information

PAWS TO READ

Registration is full. To see if there are any available spots, drop in at 6:30 p.m. on program evenings.

October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24 - Celebrate for Halloween by dressing up!

For students, grades 1-5

Click here for more Paws to Read information

TEEN POET LAUREATE POEMS
 

Welcome the start of the fall season with an original poem from the Pleasanton Teen Poet Laureate entitled "Here Comes Autumn."

Click here to read the Teen Poet Laureate poem

 

Programs for Adults

GENEALOGY ASSISTANCE

The Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society (L-AGS) docent is available at the Pleasanton City Library by appointment, e-mail: mailto:[email protected].

The Pleasanton Genealogy Center, jointly supported by L-AGS, the Friends of the Pleasanton Library, and the Pleasanton Public Library, contains the largest collection of genealogy books, CDs and online databases in the Tri-Valley. 

VA MOBILE OUTREACH

Veterans can receive care and referrals Monday, October 23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Click here to view more Veterans Assistance information

 

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS PASS PROGRAM

 Click here for the State Parks Pass Program details

 O'REILLY LEARNING

Access expert-created and curated information and courses with your library card including:

Artificial intelligence

Operations

UX design

Leadership and more!

Click here to access O'Reilly Learning

 WEISS FINANCIAL RATINGS

All your financial literacy tools in one place:

Download planning ebooks

Compare Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans

Check values and ratings of stocks, banks, and more!

Click here to access Weiss Financial Ratings

 THE ECONOMIST ON PRESSREADER

We’re excited to share that The Economist is now available on PressReader!

Library card holders also have unlimited access to thousands of newspapers and magazines in over 60 languages.

Click here to access PressReader

KANOPY

The Brainfuse VetNow Writing Lab is here to support you every step of the way, whether you're crafting an email, working on essays, or simply honing your communication skills. 

Click here to access Brainfuse VetNow Writing Lab

 DIGITAL NAVIGATORS

This free program offers one-on-one help by phone to:

 Find low-cost internet service and devices

 Learn foundational computer skills

 Find and use online resources to improve your life

Click here to contact a Digital Navigator

 Friends of the Pleasanton Library

 Donations are back by appointment only!

To make a special arrangement for your donation of books or other materials:

 Contact Friends of the Pleasanton Library President Nancy Bering at 925-462-4368

 Or contact Friends of the Pleasanton Library Book Sale Manager Kate Roush at 913-481-8302 Or fill out a Donation Scheduling Form

Become a Friend of the Library

 Recreation Class and Event Registration

 Activities Guide

 FALL/WINTER ACTIVITIES GUIDE

Looking for a fun program, camp, or class to take? Check out the Fall/Winter Activities Guide to view all our Library and Recreation activities!

 View the Fall/Winter Activities Guide here

 Inclusion Services

 The Library and Recreation department invites people with and without disabilities to enjoy our sites, facilities, and programs.

Click here for more Inclusion Services information