Pleasanton
California
Pleasanton Public Library Newsletter - July 2022
Schools and Libraries
July 4, 2022
From: Pleasanton Public LibraryLIBRARY SYSTEMS UPGRADE
Pleasanton Library is upgrading to a new computer system to better serve the community!
Have questions or need assistance?
Call the library at 925-931-3400 or visit a service desk.
Click here for more Library Systems Upgrade information
Upcoming Closures
The library will be closed Monday, July 4, for Independence Day
Featured Programs
A LORD OF A RING IN A SUITCASE
Join the Bay Area’s favorite fictional traveling troupe, The Peripatetic Players, as they courageously attempt to enact J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy all out of suitcases!
Bring your whole family, a blanket, and low beach chairs, and enjoy the two part adventure as it unfolds all round you.
More A Lord of a Ring in a Suitcase information here
SUMMER READING PROGRAM: READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH
We are halfway to reaching our community goal to read One Million Minutes this summer! Keep logging your hours and minutes!
All Summer Events and Programs for:
Children and Families
Teens
Adults
Download the Beanstack app and track your reading and activities all summer long
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Programs for Kids
DRAMATIC ARTS SHOWCASE
Watch the talented youth of Pleasanton present a mix of original works and a preview of this summer's Stinky Cheese Man the Musical.
More Dramatic Arts Showcase information here
CAMP CHEERIO
Storytime Bear Cheerio is leading a week-long sleepaway camp for your stuffed animal, doll, action figure, or teddy bear!
View Camp Cheerio information here
POP UP GAMES
Drop in and join us for cornhole, obstacle courses, and more! Program will take place weather permitting.
July 5 at Alviso Adobe Community Park
July 12 at Kottinger Village Park
July 19 at Nielsen Park
July 26 at Kottinger Community Park
August 2 at Creekside Park
More Pop Up Game information here
FIRST PARTNER SUMMER BOOK CLUB
The First Partner’s Summer Book Club is a 9-week initiative to promote children’s literacy and participation in summer reading programs hosted by local libraries throughout the state.
Programs for Teens
CAMP NANOWRIMO WRITE-IN DAYS
Camp NaNoWriMo challenges participants to finish a 50,000 word novel in one month. On these write-in days, participants can continue working on their novels, get feedback provided, or simply borrow materials.
Register for Camp NaNoWriMo here
CAMP NANOWRIMO FINALE
In our final workshop, participants will finish up their novels and hear from author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and help answer that all-important question: I just finished a novel! What's next?
View Camp NaNoWriMo Finale information here
HOW TO DRAW COMICS WITH ARTIST OLIVER CHIN
Join comic book artist Oliver Chin as he teaches students how to create their own comic book, as well as discuss some of the history of manga and anime.
View How To Draw Comics information here
CAMPFIRE STORIES
Make smores by the campfire, and listen to some scary and not-so-scary stories after dark. Program will take place at the Alviso Adobe at dusk, weather permitting.
More Campfire Stories Information here
NEW YOUNG ADULT BOOKS
See all our new Young Adult Books on display and check out what is currently available.
Find your next Young Adult Book here
Programs for Adults
BOOK CLUB
The uplifting true tale of the couple who lost everything and embarked on a journey of salvation across the windswept South West coast.
Register for the Book Club here
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
VA MOBILE OUTREACH
Veterans can receive care and referrals Monday, July 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
FILM CLUB
This documentary follows a group of interns during a nine month apprenticeship at one of the best restaurants in the world, Mugaritz.
Digital Resources
FLIPSTER DIGITAL MAGAZINES
Read TIME, The Atlantic, Consumer Reports, Consumer Reports Buying Guide, and more!
View the Flipster Magazine Collection here
FREE MUSEUM TICKETS
Check out the Discover & Go service for free museum tickets!
View Discover & Go Details here
HOOPLA SUMMER READING COLLECTION
Read Beyond the Beaten Path with Hoopla
View the Hoopla Summer Reading Collection here
The Friends of the Pleasanton Library
Drop off your gently used books and media each Friday morning during the summer! Please limit your donation to 2 bag/boxes per household per Friday.
June 10 - August 12
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Become a Friend of the Library
Gingerbread Preschool is Hiring!
The Gingerbread Preschool Team is hiring Preschool Aids
for the 2022-2023 school year!
Apply for Gingerbread Preschool positions here
Inclusion Services
The Library and Recreation department invites people with and without disabilities to enjoy our sites, facilities, and programs.