Pleasanton
California
Pleasanton Public Library Happenings Newsletter - January 2024
Schools and Libraries
January 2, 2024
From: Pleasanton Public LibraryFeatured Programs:
FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE
Tuesday, January 2 at 1 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Click here for more Family Movie Matinee information
LITERACY NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
Wednesday, January 17 from 5-8:30 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Register for the Literacy New Volunteer Training and Orientation here
BOOK CLUB
January's book selection is, "Meet Me in Another Life" by Catriona Silvey
Saturday, January 27 at 2 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Click here for more Book Club information
MEMORY CAFÉ
Join staff for the library's newest program, Memory Cafés, which utilize our new Memory Kits!
Recommended for adults with memory impairment and their families and/or caregivers.
Sunday, January 28 at 3 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Click here for more Memory Café information
This project was supported in part through funding from the Pacific Library Partnership as part of their Innovation and Technology Grant program.
ADULT BOOKLISTS
Check out these staff curated booklists:
CHILDREN'S BOOKLIST
Check out this staff curated booklist:
Library Closures
The library will be closed:
Monday, January 1, for New Year's Day
Monday, January 15, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monthly Events Calendar
Click here to view the library calendar for all events this month
Programs for Kids
BABY STORYTIME
A gentle introduction to stories, songs, and playtime for infants!
Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
January 10
January 17
January 24
January 31
For ages 0-24 months
Click here for more Baby Storytime information
FAMILY STORYTIME
Join us for an evening storytime to end your day!
Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
January 24
January 31
For all ages
Click here for more Family Storytime information
TODDLER STORYTIME
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for the whole family!
Thursdays at 11 a.m.
January 18
January 25
For ages 2-4 years
Click here for more Toddler Storytime information
SENSORY STORYTIME
An inclusive and relaxed storytime for kids with sensory needs.
January 14 from 10-10:30 a.m.
Registration is required
For ages 2-5 years
Click here for more Sensory Storytime information
STEAM SATURDAYS
Drop-in, interactive stations for families.
Saturday, January 6 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
Our Winter dates are here!
Registration opens on January 9 at 10 a.m.
January 23
January 30
February 6
February 13 - Valentine's Day Pajama Party
February 20
February 27
Registration is required
For students, grades 1-5
Click here for more Paws to Read information
Programs for Teens:
ADULTING 101: PERSONAL FINANCE
Join author Berna Anat to talk about her book “Money Out Loud" and give advice and answer all of the money and finance questions you have!
Saturday, January 27 at 1 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Click here for more Adulting 101: Personal Finance 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
TEEN POET LAUREATE POEMS
Find seasonal poems written by our Teen Poet Laureate, including her winter poem Hometown Cheer!
Click here to read the Teen Poet Laureate poem
Programs for Adults:
VA MOBILE OUTREACH
Veterans can receive care and referrals Monday, January 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Click here to view more Veterans Assistance information
FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE
Saturday, January 20 from 3-4 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Click here for more Library Film Club information
GENEALOGY ASSISTANCE
The Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society (L-AGS) docent is available at the Pleasanton Public 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.
Click here to make a Genealogy appointment
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS PASS PROGRAM
In partnership with First Partner’s Office and the California State Library, the Pleasanton Public Library now has more State Parks passes in circulation!
Click here for the State Parks Pass Program details
Digital Resources
CALIFORNIA K-12 DIGITAL RESOURCES
Online content from Encyclopaedia Britannica, Gale, ProQuest research databases, and Book Connections are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all.
These digital resources are provided for all California students from the California State Library.
Click here for more California K-12 Digital Resources information
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
PRESSREADER
Library card holders also have unlimited access to thousands of newspapers and magazines in over 60 languages.
Click here to access PressReader
WRITING LAB
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:
The Friends of the Pleasanton Library are now accepting donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, LPs, games, and puzzles at the Member Services desk during open hours. Limit two grocery bags daily.
For direct drop off at the book-sorting site:
- Located at the BACK of 157 Main Street (south of Vic's All-Star Kitchen), on Mondays from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 12:30-2:00 p.m. only
For large donations of books and other materials, or to make a special arrangement:
- Fill out a Donation Scheduling Form
- Contact Friends of the Pleasanton Library Book Sale Manager Kate Roush at 913-481-8302 or contact Friends of the Pleasanton Library President Nancy Bering at 925-462-4368
Click here for more Friends of the Library Donations
Become a Friend of the Library
Recreation Programs and Events:
NATURE STORYTIME
Join one of our naturalists in crafts and stories that will inspire a connection to the natural world!
First Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Alviso Adobe Community Park
February 6
March 5
April 2
May 7
For ages 3-5 years
Click here for more Nature Storytime information
YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS SURVEY
Click here to take the Youth Recreation Programs Survey
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
SPRING ACTIVITIES GUIDE
Looking for a fun program, camp, or class to take? Check out the Spring Activities Guide to view all our Library and Recreation activities!
View the Spring Activities Guide here
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