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Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)
Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library!
Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children.
Baby Storytime will take place in the Children's Room before our Library opens - please note that you will need to enter through the Garden Gate on the very right side of the building, instead of entering through our main entrance doors.
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Behavioral Health Navigators
Come speak with a member of the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Navigator team.
Peer Navigators will offer:
Personalized assistance to get help for behavioral health needs
Peer guidance about options for wellness services and support
Knowledgeable information and resources for mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, support groups, and more
Connection to County and community-based resources
Support from Peers with an understanding of local services
Visits are drop in, first come first served.
If Tuesday afternoons don't work for your schedule, you can get help over the phone or in a different location. Learn more at the Navigator website.
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Drop-In Tech Help
Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Join us for Drop-in Tech help. No appointment is needed, we help patrons on a first come first served basis. We meet in the 2nd floor Tech Lab and a clipboard for singing-up is at the 2nd floor reference desk starting at 2:30PM.
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Tuesday PM Bookclub
Join Librarian Rachael for a lively discussion of The Sideways Life of Danny Voss by Holly Kennedy.
Drop in to the Conference Room at 5 PM to join the discussion in person, or join in on Zoom here:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://losgatosca-gov.zoom.us/j/92703658806
To sign up for the Tuesday Evening Book Club newsletter, click here:
http://libraryaware.com/36/Subscribers/Subscribe?showonlynewsletterlists=true
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Golden Acorn Music
Join Golden Acorn Music as they lead us in a time of musical fun! Sing, clap, and dance along in this highly interactive musical performance designed for toddlers and their grown-ups.
This event is in substitution of Preschool Storytime.
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Gardner Health Services Tabling
Join our friends from Gardner Health Services at their table in the Lobby and learn about their Promotores Program.
The Promotores Program is designed on reducing disparities for low-income Santa Clara County residents who are Transition Age Youth (TAY) and Adult and Older Adults (AOA) who are age 18 years and older. This is done by utilizing a non-clinical networking model among service providers to exchange information about activities and resources that promote economic stability, educational success, access to healthcare, housing, and legal services for families. The program is funded under the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) component of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).
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Kids Knitting (Ages 7 )
For ages 7 only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.
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Seed Library Tabling
Join us in celebrating sustainability with a seed library craft for all ages. Take home some wildflower seeds and learn more about your local seed library.
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Mystery Lover's Book Club
Enjoy a good mystery? Us too!
Come chat with Librarian Breanna and others IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM about:
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88384184677?pwd=VVRRRFBLNmU3dXd5NFJrdDRvMVlwQT09
February's book is Death of a Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong.
If you sign up for our Mystery Lover's Book Club newsletter, you will receive meeting reminders and learn about the upcoming books we will be reading.
Subscribe to our Mystery News newsletter to get the latest information on the new mystery books headed to our collection, mystery staff picks, and so more!
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Wonderful Ones Storytime
Join us for Wonderful Ones Storytime in the Children's Room every Thursday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy skills while also building community connections. This program is specifically intended for the developmental stages of one year olds but concepts can be transferred to similar ages.
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Watercolor Hour (Ages 3-13)
Take some time to engage in the calming and creative activity of watercolor painting! Drop in and make up to 3 expressive pieces. No instruction necessary. Children ages 3 are welcome.
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Intro to Tarot (The Minor Arcana)
Always wanted to learn more about Tarot? Now is your chance!
At this workshop, we will focus on the 56 cards in a Tarot Deck that make up The Minor Arcana, with instructor Livi Rose.
A tarot deck considers of 78, and the Minor Arcana in a deck are a set of 56 cards within the deck that focus on the major arcs and milestones of life. They are considered the heart of the tarot deck, guiding readers through major branches of life, versus the day to the day.
Registration Required.
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Mindful Crafting: Doodle Journal
This program is for teens (aged 13 and up) and adults.
Spend some time with neighbors, make new friends, and end your week on a calm note at the Library as we explore mindful doodling. No drawing experience is necessary; we'll be using simple lines and shapes to fill our journal pages.
Journals will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own supplies if you have them.
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Weekend Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)
Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library!
Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children.
Baby Storytime will take place in the Children's Room before our Library opens - please note that you will need to enter through the Garden Gate on the very right side of the building, instead of entering through our main entrance doors.
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Rose Care with the Master Gardeners
Are you not sure what to do after your roses have finished blooming? Then this talk is for you. Join Laura Westley to learn the basics on how to prune roses and other perennial bushes in the winter and the keys to giving roses a great start for their next growing season in the spring. You will also discover which pruners to use when, and how to clean and care for your tools. Last but not least, you will see a live demo of pruning a rose bush.
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ESL Conversation Club
Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18 .
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Social Stitching
Come join fellow needlework and textile arts enthusiasts at the library! Crafters of all levels are welcome to bring their projects and chat, teach, learn, and make new friends at this casual weekly get together. This group is entirely self-directed and you are encouraged to bring your own tools and materials. If you are looking for some inspiration or don’t know where to start, check out Creativebug- it's free with your library card and offers hundreds of project ideas and instructions.
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Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (Age 0-1)
Join us for Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at the Library!
Baby storytime is the perfect way to learn about early literacy with your non-walking baby. Join us in a friendly circle as we read board books together and sing fun songs to engage your non-walking children.
Baby Storytime will take place in the Children's Room before our Library opens - please note that you will need to enter through the Garden Gate on the very right side of the building, instead of entering through our main entrance doors.
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Behavioral Health Navigators
Come speak with a member of the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Navigator team.
Peer Navigators will offer:
Personalized assistance to get help for behavioral health needs
Peer guidance about options for wellness services and support
Knowledgeable information and resources for mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, support groups, and more
Connection to County and community-based resources
Support from Peers with an understanding of local services
Visits are drop in, first come first served.
If Tuesday afternoons don't work for your schedule, you can get help over the phone or in a different location. Learn more at the Navigator website.
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Drop-In Tech Help
Do you have questions about your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Join us for Drop-in Tech help. No appointment is needed, we help patrons on a first come first served basis. We meet in the 2nd floor Tech Lab and a clipboard for singing-up is at the 2nd floor reference desk starting at 2:30PM.
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Crafty Corner (Ages 3-10)
Take some time out of your afternoon to imagine and create! Join us for a crafty activity in the Children's Room. (Previously known as Tinker Tuesday.)
This program is geared towards children ages 3 through ~10.
This program takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 4 pm in the Children's Room.
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Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5)
Join us for Preschool Storytime in the Children's Room every Wednesday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy and school readiness skills while also building community connections. This program caters towards toddlers ages 2 to 5.
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Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Tabling
Learn more about our local Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority and chat with them about what you can do to help animals find a forever home.
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Kids Knitting (Ages 7 )
For ages 7 only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching.
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Video Games in the Teen Room
Join us for a video game day in the teen room with Library Staff.
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Cookbook Club
February's theme is "Ina"!
Each month we have a theme that you are free to interpret however you'd like. Choose a recipe to make from one of the many cookbooks or other resources in our collection- don't worry, we'll have plenty of suggestions for you! Then we'll meet to talk about books and cooking and enjoy each other's company. Photos of your finished dish are encouraged but not required.
This month we're celebrating the Barefoot Contessa herself: Ina Garten. With more than a dozen books to choose from, it should be easy to find a recipe to make whether you're looking for something savory or sweet. Whichever one of her meticulously tested recipes you choose, you can be sure it'll turn out great! Browse our collection in the Library or our ebooks on CloudLibrary, find something that looks interesting to you, and cook! Come to our meeting ready to talk all about what you made and the book you used.
Don't forget to sign up for our Cookbook Club newsletter to get all the latest updates and cookbook suggestions! You can sign up here.
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Park-It Market
Join the team from West Valley Community Services for their twice monthly Park-It Market. On the second and fourth Thursday of each month, WVCS offers free access to food inlcluding fresh produce, meat, dairy products, dry goods and canned food.
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Wonderful Ones Storytime
Join us for Wonderful Ones Storytime in the Children's Room every Thursday at 11 am! We will sing, move, and read together as we work on developing our early literacy skills while also building community connections. This program is specifically intended for the developmental stages of one year olds but concepts can be transferred to similar ages.
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Learn to Play Mahjong
Always wanted to learn how to play Mahjong?
Well now you can! Come on down to the library and learn with us!
This class is for BEGINNERS.
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Mindful Art: Journaling
Mindful art journaling is an excellent practice for enhancing your mental and emotional well-being. By fostering present-moment awareness and deepening self-awareness through mindfulness, this creative outlet allows you to express your thoughts and feelings in a unique way. It helps you gain a better understanding of yourself, cultivate self-compassion and self-love, release what no longer serves you, and provides valuable tools and insights for personal growth.
In this workshop, you are encouraged to choose your preferred method of expression, whether intuitive painting or collage making. We will use prompts to inspire your mindful art journaling journey.
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Girls Who Code
The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world!
"What will I Learn?
Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Java."
Email: signup@gwc-losgatos.org to register.