Pleasanton
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Pleasanton Public Library Newsletter - January 2023
Schools and Libraries
January 6, 2023
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Happy New Year!
May this year bring new discoveries and adventures!
Featured Programs
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
We're celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with stories, songs, and a special lion dance performance from KungFu Dragon USA!
Friday, January 20 from 7-8 p.m.
Registration is not required. Seating is first-come, first serve.
Click here for more Lunar New Year Celebration information
MINDFULNESS STORYTIME
Join this playfully active Storytime full of stories, movement, breathing exercises, and gentle stretching.
Wednesday, January 11 from 11-11:30 a.m.
For families and children ages 2-5. Registration is required.
Click here to register for Mindfulness Storytime
HOOPLA CHECKOUT INCREASE
Starting this month, Hoopla users will now be able to check out up to 10 items per month.
Access Hoopla on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Library Closures
The library will be closed:
Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Newsletter Poll Results
Last month we asked about your favorite holiday treat and here are the results:
Check back every month for a new poll and to see how your response compares to the rest of the community!
Programs for All Ages
PAWS TO READ ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Save the date to celebrate the Paws to Read program's 20th Anniversary!
Saturday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pleasanton Public Library
Program festivities and activities include:
Opening ceremony and a history of the program
Author reading of Paws Goes to the Library by reporter Juliette Goodrich
All-ages 15-minute reading sessions
Meet and Greet with our dog teams and more!
SUPERBOOK WEEKEND BOOKSALE
Join the Friends of the Pleasanton Library as they host their book and media sale!
Thursday, February 9 from 2-7 p.m.
Friday, February 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, February 12 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Click here for more Superbook Weekend Booksale information
Programs for Kids
BABY STORYTIME
A gentle introduction to stories, songs, and playtime for infants!
Located at the Pleasanton Library Meeting Room
January 25
February 1
February 15
February 22
March 1
Register for Baby Storytimes here
FAMILY STORYTIME
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for the whole family!
Located at the Pleasanton Library Meeting Room
January 26
February 2
February 16
February 23
March 2
Register for Family Storytimes here
PAWS TO READ
Our Winter Session starts in January!
January 24
January 31
February 14 - Valentine's Day Pajama Party!
February 21
February 28
Registration opens on January 10 at 10 a.m.
Click here for more Paws to Read Winter Session information
Programs for Teens
ADULTING 101: BULLET JOURNALING
Learn all about bullet journaling and how it can help you reach your goals!
For ages 11-18
Saturday, January 21 at 1 p.m. via Zoom
Click here for more Adulting 101: Bullet Journaling information
DIGITAL STUDENT CENTER
School is back in session and the library has a variety of resources to help meet all your academic goals.
One-on-one tutoring assistance
Access to research databases
e-books and audiobooks
Test prep and more!
Check out the Digital Student Center here
Programs for Adults
LITERACY NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
Looking to make a positive difference in your community? Partner with an adult learner of English to practice English reading, writing and conversation skills.
Wednesday, January 18 from 5-8:30 p.m.
Register for the Literacy New Volunteer Training and Orientation here
ECHO HOUSING WORKSHOP
Pleasanton Library is excited to collaborate with ECHO Housing to offer this virtual workshop on the eviction moratorium in Alameda County and AB-1482.
Thursday, January 19 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Register for the Echo Housing Workshop here
LIVE SPARK JOY
KonMari® Gold consultant Shannon Huneycutt will be bringing the life-changing magic of tidying up to you through her Spark Joy® program.
Saturday, January 7 from 1-2:30 p.m. via Zoom
Register for Live Spark Joy here
BOOK CLUB
This is Claude. He’s five years old, the youngest of five brothers, and loves peanut butter sandwiches. He also loves wearing a dress, and dreams of being a princess.
Thursday, January 5 from 4-5 p.m.
Register for the Book Club here
FILM CLUB
A young teacher from modern Bhutan wants to move to Australia to become a singer, but due to mandatory public service by government decree, sends him to the most remote school in the world in a glacial Himalayan village called Lunana.
Saturday, January 21 from 3-4 p.m.
VA MOBILE OUTREACH
Veterans can receive care and referrals Monday, January 23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Click here to view more Veterans Assistance information
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS PASS PROGRAM
In partnership with First Partner’s Office and the California State Library, the Pleasanton Public Library now has four (4) State Parks passes in circulation!
Click here for the State Parks Pass Program details
Digital Resources
LIBBY APP
Read and listen to digital titles from anywhere you and your personal device are located!
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
Make a Difference for Pleasanton Festival
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
Activities Guide
SPRING ACTIVITIES GUIDE
Looking for a fun program or class to take? Check out the Spring Activities Guide to view all our Library and Recreation activities!
View the Spring Activities Guide here
Inclusion Services
The Library and Recreation department invites people with and without disabilities to enjoy our sites, facilities, and programs.