Summer Reading Recap, Support for Students, Free and Discounted Museum Passes, and More

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Announcements






* The Friends of the Mountain View Library Book Sale [ https://mvlibraryfriends.org/book-sales/ ] will take place Aug. 8-9. The sale will be in the bookmobile garage along Mercy Street in the driveway next to the Library's underground parking lot.  
* Saturday, Aug. 8:
* 9:30-10:30 a.m. Members-only Sale
* 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. General Public Sale

* Sunday, Aug. 9:
* 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Fill-a-Bag Sale
* 2:00-4:00 p.m. Bulk Sale $1 per foot length






Summer Reading Recap





Photo of the jazz band The Lunar Octet performing in Pioneer Park




Summer Reading ended on Friday, July 31. We had 1,794 registrants including 1,143 children, 227 teens, and 424 adults. Thank you to all who participated in the reading challenge and attended our special summer events!


If you haven't already, be sure to collect your prizes at either the Children's Room desk or the second-floor information desk by Sunday, August 30. Lastly, finish the summer celebrations by joining us for our End of Summer Dance Party [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16650443 ] on Thursday, Aug. 6.






Support for Students





Photo of an empty elementary school classroom




It's almost time to go back to school. The Library offers many free resources to support children and teens in their studies. 


* With a library card, students can access free learning resources [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flibrary.mountainview.gov%2Flearn%2Fyouth-learning-resources/1/0101019fae9cc31d-501ca71f-3126-4461-b53a-f956126bfe57-000000/CD6clUFFLlsQ3qbpCR2X3wbY150Mg-Yfu6RJdippd1w=452 ] on a wide range of subjects including primary sources and interactive materials.
* Brainfuse HelpNow [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flanding.brainfuse.com%2Findex.asp%3Fu=main.mountainviewpubliclibrary.calibrarylegacyhn.ca.brainfuse.com/1/0101019fae9cc31d-501ca71f-3126-4461-b53a-f956126bfe57-000000/QJrRA8IEkz8BIJrIyqNaA4QaPNJ2KTZoRP6n6zWwox8=452 ] provides live tutoring for students from kindergarten through college, expert writing analysis, and access to collaboration and study tools. Learn how to use different HelpNow tools with our video tutorials [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist=PLATd09uooquY/1/0101019fae9cc31d-501ca71f-3126-4461-b53a-f956126bfe57-000000/qY0JJ8kocjTGOAeHxFB-hwbcvEnGNVoOCPB6oCRsuAU=452 ].
* Children and tweens can develop their reading skills by borrowing a book from our recommended reading lists [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flibrary.mountainview.gov%2Fborrow%2Fnew-recommended%2Fbook-lists/1/0101019fae9cc31d-501ca71f-3126-4461-b53a-f956126bfe57-000000/8e8BVfnVRo3olyKlOQivGO_lczrANAQSYOI4ClibWZc=452 ].
* Of course, we always support reading for fun! Ask our staff for recommendations, or explore NoveList Plus [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fsearch.ebscohost.com%2Flogin.aspx%3Fauthtype=ip,cpid%26custid=s9035474%26profile=novplus/1/0101019fae9cc31d-501ca71f-3126-4461-b53a-f956126bfe57-000000/XuKtreI8uOLIJqkU-IMF1vTlxYq-8jpLnWBHPOAqwlI=452 ] and NoveList Plus K-8 [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fsearch.ebscohost.com%2Flogin.aspx%3Fauthtype=ip,url,cpid%26custid=s9035474%26profile=novpk8/1/0101019fae9cc31d-501ca71f-3126-4461-b53a-f956126bfe57-000000/_rQf2In-uGJabMSlTe4BMMKk1P_V9xEyGJyrCoN4sI0=452 ] to search by genre, theme, mood, style, characterization, and more.
* Bring your group on a field trip to the Library. We welcome preschool through high school classes and other children’s groups for storytimes, library tours [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flibrary.mountainview.gov%2Fvisit%2Fchildren-and-teen%2Frequest-a-class-visit/1/0101019fae9cc31d-501ca71f-3126-4461-b53a-f956126bfe57-000000/fDqss-Sq_z4t9qfUd_Lu5Yr-UwC-M6TAcA62sIqKI44=452 ], or focused instruction.

* High school students have free access to all our digital resources, including research databases, eBooks and eAudiobooks, and streaming services through their Student Connect Card [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flibrary.mountainview.gov%2Fvisit%2Fteen-services%2Fstudent-connect-card/1/0101019fae9cc31d-501ca71f-3126-4461-b53a-f956126bfe57-000000/XQ6B13SA2LmktyBt42p49w-fBUiiTpa1P0CHmiROqyo=452 ]. Students can also use their card to reserve group study rooms. Schools currently enrolled in the Student Connect Card program include Mountain View High School, Los Altos High School, Saint Francis High School, and Alta Vista High School. 
* The bookmobile [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmountainview.libcal.com%2Fcalendar%2Fbookmobile%3Fcid=8985%26t=m%26d=0000-00-00%26cal=8985%26inc=0/1/0101019fae9cc31d-501ca71f-3126-4461-b53a-f956126bfe57-000000/84PmCuuoNQD3cT20pFtkdZblNTc42EsSJd4dbEIUKO4=452 ] will visit all public elementary and middle schools in Mountain View on a rotating schedule, providing a convenient opportunity to ask our staff questions, browse for books, and pick up holds.

Need more in-depth help? Students are welcome to visit the Library and receive support from our experienced staff.






Free and Discounted Museum Passes





Photo of two children and one adult exploring a water exhibit in a museum




Looking to explore the best local attractions for one last summer adventure? Your library card is your ticket to free and discounted admission [ https://mountainview.discoverandgo.net/ ] to museums, science centers, zoos, and cultural institutes across the region.

Since availability varies by venue and passes are limited, be sure to book early with Discover & Go [ https://library.mountainview.gov/learn/language-learning-travel/free-discounted-museum-passes ]. Log in with your library card and PIN and start planning your next adventure!






Past Program Highlights





Photo of ventriloquist Marc Griffiths performing in front of a crowd in Pioneer Park





Award-winning ventriloquist Marc Griffiths and his puppet friends held a performance in Pioneer Park for children with families of all ages.

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Two pairs of teens and children practice reading together while sitting on the floor





Sixteen teen volunteers and 10 children participated in Reading Buddies, where kids practiced reading aloud to teens and played literacy games to strengthen comprehension.

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Photo of perfomers from Cascada de Flores presenting a show to families in Pioneer Park





Cascada de Flores gave a dazzling bilingual performance of El Brujo y la Sirena (The Wizard and the Mermaid), incorporating traditional Mexican music and dance.

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Photo of young children sitting in decorated cardboard boxes





The Toddler Drive-in drew a crowd of 102 excited children and caregivers who were eager to make personalized cardboard vehicles and then settle in to watch a short movie. 

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Photo of a completed mini library craft made out of a small tin and decorative items like ribbons, fabric, and figurines





Participants practiced self-expression by creating custom mini libraries during an adult crafting session.

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Upcoming Programs





Upcoming Programs





* Saturday, Aug. 1: Sew Sew Saturday [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/15691278 ]
* Saturday, Aug. 1: Landscape Drawing for Beginners [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16708957 ]
* Mondays, Aug. 3 & 10: Robot Challenge [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16979377 ]
* Mondays, Aug. 3 & 31: Smart Start Babytime [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16916946 ]
* Tuesdays, Aug. 4 & 11: Summer Outdoor Storytime [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16546791 ]
* Tuesday, Aug. 4: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson [ https://libraryc.org/mountainviewlibrary/102142 ]
* Tuesdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18 & 25: Community Preservation Lab Scanning Service [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/calendar/libraryevents?t=d&q=%09%20Community%20Preservation%20Lab%20Scanning%20Service&cid=8800&cal=8800&inc=0 ]
* Wednesday, Aug. 5: Like a Wave We Break: Overcoming Burnout to Lead with Resilience and Alignment featuring Jane Chen [ https://libraryc.org/mountainviewlibrary/189201 ]
* Wednesdays, Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26: ESL Conversation Club [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/15895384 ]
* Wednesday, Aug. 5: Stuffed Animal Sleepover [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16620736 ]
* Thursday, Aug. 6: Preserving the Seasons: The Art of Canning, Jamming, and More with Holly Capelle [ https://libraryc.org/mountainviewlibrary/183912 ]
* Thursdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Community Preservation Lab Scanning Service [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/calendar/libraryevents?t=d&q=%09%20Community%20Preservation%20Lab%20Scanning%20Service&cid=8800&cal=8800&inc=0 ]
* Thursday, Aug. 6: End of Summer Dance Party [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16650443 ]
* Friday, Aug. 7: Pages and Paws Reading Buddy [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16357818 ]
* Saturday, Aug. 8: Preventing Vertebrate Pests From Eating Your Garden [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/14959848 ]
* Wednesday, Aug. 12: Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin/English [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16875108 ]
* Wednesday, Aug. 12: Art Across Asia: Masterpieces of the Asian Art Museum [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/15921900 ]
* Wednesday, Aug. 12: Ukulele Jam Sing and Play Along [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/17028026 ]
* Thursdays, Aug. 13 & 27: Magical Bridge Storytime [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/17084764 ]
* Friday, Aug. 14: Tech Take Apart [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16727119 ]
* Saturday, Aug. 15: Drop-in Bike Clinic [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/15917712 ]
* Saturday, Aug. 15: Amplify: Health Explorer's Project [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/17080693 ]
* Sunday, Aug. 16: Coloring for Adults [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/17155791 ]
* Tuesday, Aug. 18: Sewing with FabMo: Roll-Up Organizers [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/14866775 ]
* Fridays, Aug. 21 & 28: Baby Storytime: Rerun [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/17170823 ]
* Saturday, Aug. 22: Needle Crafts Circle [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16612701 ]
* Saturday, Aug. 22: Jazz in the Park: The Masha Campagne Group [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16949304 ]
* Monday, Aug. 24: Sleepy Stories [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16677137 ]
* Tuesday, Aug. 25: Juliette's Children's Concert [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/17194393 ]
* Wednesday, Aug. 26: LEGO® Time [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/17238198 ]
* Thursday, Aug. 27: High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley [ https://libraryc.org/mountainviewlibrary/186560 ]

* Thursday, Aug. 27: Bug Power with Dr. Beetle Lady [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16994467 ]
* Friday, Aug. 28: Amplify: Back to Bach [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/17017829 ]
* Saturday, Aug. 29: How to Start Solo Traveling the World [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16870058 ]





More Old News: Expanded Historical Newspaper Digital Collection





Scan of the masthead for the Mountain View Weekly Register, Volume 1, Issue 1, dated Saturday, April 7, 1888.




Mountain View Public Library’s digital collection of historical local newspapers has long been one of the best resources for learning about Mountain View history. Recently, this resource has gotten even better as the Library has expanded our digital offerings both backward and forward in time.

The expanded resources include issues of the "Mountain View Weekly Register" going back to its first issue in 1888 and continuing for parts of 1889, 1891, and 1892. These newspapers were generously donated by a private collector in 2024 and are likely unique to the Library’s collection. Their digitization brings them within reach of a larger community than ever before and unlocks new insight into 19th century Mountain View.


The recent expansion brings our digital collection closer to the present as well. Included in the expansion are issues of "The View", a monthly city-published newsletter, for 1977-1984. These papers illuminate Mountain View’s reckoning with the challenges of urban life, including downtown revitalization, the fostering of community, and broadening economic opportunity.

Finally, the expanded digital collection now includes the first several years of the "Mountain View Voice" (originally titled "The Voice of Mountain View"). Established in 1992, the "Voice" was initially a monthly publication and continued as such until mid-1995. These papers track Mountain View’s development into a hub for culture and entertainment and paint a rich picture of the city on the cusp of the Internet age.

The digital newspaper collection is available exclusively inside the Library, but you can still get your fix of Mountain View history from home with our collections on California Revealed [ https://californiarevealed.org/partner/mountain-view-public-library ] and Internet Archive [ https://archive.org/details/mountainviewlibrary ]. We look forward to bringing you even more digital resources in the future.






Online Author Series





Headshots of all four authors in the August Online Author Series




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 [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbW91bnRhaW52aWV3Lmdvdi9PbmxpbmVBdXRob3JzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDQwMS45MjY2NDQxMSJ9.Qhub6fLcbyK-EGkigU0X_xej1hBMcemgBFBrhw8NcZs%2Fs%2F3030236784%2Fbr%2F239898205639-l/1/0101019a3fb91ba9-e8a9cfed-f61c-4227-a305-03e8e8dfa7b7-000000/9IiDSbKAoLgsgVYabPa29_xosPCZu36Ox2e10nwBwFw=429 ].

Online Authors in August:


* *Tuesday, Aug. 4 [ https://libraryc.org/mountainviewlibrary/102142 ]*: Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble) as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of "Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space [ https://librarycatalog.mountainview.gov/search/card?id=91d55872-cc1a-507f-bb19-f8d90077a34e&entityType=FormatGroup ]".
* *Wednesday, Aug. 5 [ https://libraryc.org/mountainviewlibrary/189201 ]*: You're invited to a conversation with leadership coach Jane Chen about her national bestselling memoir, "Like a Wave We Break [ https://linkencore.iii.com/iii/encore/record/C__Rb52118187?lang=eng ]", in which she pulls back the curtain on the conventional narrative of professional success.
* *Thursday, Aug. 6 [ https://libraryc.org/mountainviewlibrary/183912 ]*: Chat with author and cook Holly Capelle about her new book, "Preserving the Seasons [ https://linkencore.iii.com/iii/encore/record/C__Rb52076386?lang=eng ]", which offers a comprehensive guide to canning, jamming, infusing, drying, dehydrating, pickling, and more.
* *Thursday, Aug. 27 [ https://libraryc.org/mountainviewlibrary/186560 ]*: Join us for a thrilling discussion with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, "Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel [ https://librarycatalog.mountainview.gov/search/card?id=e773577c-0393-509b-bba6-2aa78043e75b&entityType=FormatGroup ]".

For more information and to browse all upcoming Online Author Series events, visit MountainView.gov/OnlineAuthors [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbW91bnRhaW52aWV3Lmdvdi9PbmxpbmVBdXRob3JzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDQwMS45MjY2NDQxMSJ9.AC2Qv3Gn1lNKqhgdDOILy8THHGSTrf9yiJX1r8gl_k4%2Fs%2F3030236784%2Fbr%2F239898205639-l/1/0101019a3fb91ba9-e8a9cfed-f61c-4227-a305-03e8e8dfa7b7-000000/kaZhWmgzjdb13JU817uqVhoifxN9ddhQwalSXGgEiUo=429 ]. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Mountain View Library [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cubXZsaWJyYXJ5ZnJpZW5kcy5vcmcvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDQwMS45MjY2NDQxMSJ9.YIl5N8aGseaWFcb7LoYIComs8iGpjJpzPeimXC8y_Go%2Fs%2F3030236784%2Fbr%2F239898205639-l/1/0101019a3fb91ba9-e8a9cfed-f61c-4227-a305-03e8e8dfa7b7-000000/1i6gcd4kHh7UB-ZnHmMLF5ztZOnfxIVSUq68GSjYdE8=429 ].






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