LIBRARY ROOFING PROJECT

The Pleasanton Public Library has started a roof replacement, which began on Monday, August 8, 2022. This phased project will replace a 34-year-old roof and provide needed building improvements.

The library will be open regular hours during the initial phase of construction, and the public will have access to library collections, services, and programs.

Click here to follow and receive updates on the Library Roof Replacement Project

Featured Programs

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! With a Pleasanton Library card, you can access the Library's vast collection of books, movies and other materials, as well as its wide variety of online resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, video streaming, tutoring, language learning, and much more.

Drop by the Pleasanton Library to sign up, or click here to apply for an eCard online.

LIBRARY CARD DESIGN CONTEST WINNER

Congratulations to 2022 Library Card Design Contest winner Samyukta “Sammy” Chittoor! Her winning design was selected from 88 contest entries by the Library Commission on July 7, 2022.

Sammy’s design was inspired by the idea of exploring different worlds through reading - “tapping into someone’s imagination is a book’s greatest strength, and so the vision of someone riding a book towards the unknown seemed perfect to me!"

"PICTURE THIS" PUBLIC ART EXHIBIT

The City of Pleasanton has joined the other Tri-Valley cities for a new temporary public art exhibit called "Picture This."

Check out this beautifully designed frame on display at the Pleasanton Library and be sure to take a photo and share it using #PictureThisTriValley! Be on the look out for the other frames on display throughout the Tri-Valley until September 30.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM COMMUNITY SURVEY

The Summer Reading Program has ended and we would like to hear your feedback for future summer reading programs!

Summer Reading Community Survey

Library Closures

The library will be closed Monday, September 5, for Labor Day

Newsletter Poll Results

Last month we asked what eBooks and Streaming resources you use and here are the results:

-Libby: 60%
-Hoopla: 33%
-Kanopy Film: 26%
-Books 24/7: 4%
-Enki: 2%

Check back every month for a new poll and to see how your response compares to the rest of the community!

Take this month's poll

Programs for All Ages

ROBOT GARDEN FIX-IT CLINIC

Free monthly community event to get assistance repairing a wide variety of household items. Reduce. Reuse. REPAIR. Recycle.
Saturday, September 17, 11 am - 1 pm

View the Robot Garden Fix-It Clinic information here

FALL/WINTER ACTIVITIES GUIDE

Looking for a fun program or class to take? Check out the Fall/Winter Activities Guide to view all our Recreation and Library activities!

View the Fall/Winter Activities Guide here

Programs for Kids

STORYTIMES ANYTIME

While in-person storytimes are on a break, check out our pre-recorded storytimes. Sing and read on-demand with our staff!

View the Online Storytimes here

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Pleasanton Stewardship Corps focuses on environmental education and service-learning projects.

Register for Pleasanton Stewardship Corps here

Middle School Night Out is a safe space for teens to hang out, eat food, and play games.

Register for Middle School Night Out here

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES WORKSHOPS

Two (2) free workshops for teens that will focus on Financial Aid basics for college and digital media trends and positive online engagement.

Register for the Community Education Series Workshops here

DIGITAL STUDENT CENTER

School is back in session and the library has a variety of resources to help meet all your academic goals. Get one-on-one tutoring assistance, access to research databases, eBooks and audiobooks, test prep, and more!

Check out the Digital Student Center here

Programs for Adults

INDUCTION COOKTOP LENDING PROGRAM

Introducing the City of Pleasanton's new Induction Cooktop Lending Program! Reservation and use of cooktops is free of charge and open to all Pleasanton residents over 18.

Click here to place a hold on a cooktop or call (925) 931-3400, option 4.

BOOK CLUB

As engrossing as it is innovative, vivid, moving, and full of wit and humor, The President and the Frog explores the resilience of the human spirit and what is possible when danger looms. Ferrying us between a grim jail cell and the president's lush gardens, the tale reaches beyond all borders and invites us to reimagine what it means to lead, to dare, and to dream.

Register for the Book Club here

FILM CLUB

Popular Chicago weatherman Dave Spritz has a shot at the big time when a national morning television show calls him for an audition. Professionally, Dave is on top of the world, but his personal life is in complete disarray. His painful divorce, his Pulitzer Prize-winning dad’s (Michael Caine) illness, and trouble with his kids have Dave poised on the knife’s edge between stability and calamity.

Starring Nicolas Cage and Michael Caine, and Hope Davis.

Save your Film Club seat

VA MOBILE OUTREACH

Veterans can receive care and referrals Monday, September 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

More Veterans Assistance info

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

FLIPSTER MAGAZINES

Download popular magazines including The Atlantic, Consumer Reports, The New Yorker, People, and more!

Click here to view Flipster Magazines

A TO Z DATABASES

Search for jobs and businesses through this reference and marketing database.

Click here to access A to Z Databases

CAREER PATHWAYS

Free online tools that provide:

-Job training
-Skill Building
-Test preparation
-Professional development

View CAreer Pathways Resources here

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

The Friends of the Pleasanton Library

Donations are paused until further notice!

The Friends of the Pleasanton Library would like to thank you for all the donations they received throughout the summer!

Because of storage challenges recently encountered, the Friends have been unable to accept donations on an ongoing, consistent basis. Please check the Friends of the Pleasanton Library website for announcements for special donation drives and events.

Become a Friend of the Library

Gingerbread Preschool is Hiring!

The Gingerbread Preschool Team is hiring Preschool Aides and Teachers
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.

Visit our Inclusion Services site.