Pleasanton
California
Pleasanton Public Library Newsletter - July 2023
Schools and Libraries
July 5, 2023
From: Pleasanton Public LibrarySTERLING THE BUBBLESMITH
Saturday, July 1 from 1-2 p.m.
Library Front Lawn
For all ages
Click here for more Sterling the Bubblesmith information
Featured Programs
SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2023
Help us reach our community goal of 2 million minutes read this summer!
Click here for all Summer Reading Program information
PERRY YAN THE MAGICIAN
Wednesday, July 5 from 1-1:45 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
For all ages
Click here for more Perry Yan the Magician information
DRUMMM RHYTHMIC EVENT
Saturday, July 29 from 1-2 p.m.
Firehouse Arts Center
For all ages
Click here for more DRUMMM Rhythmic information
YOUTH DRAMA CAMP SHOWCASE
Watch the talented youth of Pleasanton present a mix of original works and a preview of "Monty Python's Spamalot."
Wednesday, July 19 from 1-2 p.m.
Firehouse Arts Center
Click here for more Youth Drama Camp Showcase Information
ART IN THE PARK
Drop in for art, games, and more!
Located at Muirwood Community Park
July 11 from 12-2 p.m.
Located at Creekside Community Park
July 25 from 12-2 p.m.
For all ages
Click here for more Art in the Park Information
ADULT BOOKLIST
Check out this month's staff curated booklist:
Summer Reading 2023: Find Your Voice
CHILDREN'S BOOKLIST
Check out this month's staff curated booklist:
Summer Reading 2023: Find Your Voice, Kids!
Library Holiday Closures
The library will be closed:
Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day
Newsletter Poll Results
Last month we asked how many books you think you could read this summer and this is what you said:
Check back every month for a new poll and to see how your response compares to the rest of the community!
Programs for Kids
TUTU SCHOOL
Music and movement for babies, toddlers, and families.
Wednesday, July 12 from 1-2 p.m.
For ages 0-5 years
Click here for more Tutu School information
CAMP CHEERIO
Week-long sleepaway camp for your stuffed friend!
Drop off at the Children's Desk on Monday, July 10
For ages 2-10 years
Click here for more Camp Cheerio information
FAMILY STORYTIME
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for the whole family!
July 6
July 13
July 20
July 27
For ages 2-5 years
Click here for more Family Storytime information
PEN PALS LETTER WRITING CLUB
Write letters on paper and trade them with a new friend of a similar grade.
July 13
July 20
July 27
For ages 9-13 years
Click here for more Pen Pals Letter Writing Club information
PAWS TO READ
Read one-on-one with our Valley Humane Society Canine Comfort teams!
July 18
July 25
For students entering 1st-6th grades
Click here for more Paws to Read information
Programs for Teens
TEEN BOOKLIST
Check out this month's staff curated booklists:
Summer Reading 2023: Find Your Voice, Teens!
Programs for Adults
MAGIC DAN
Saturday, July 15 from 1-2 p.m.
Pleasanton Senior Center
Click here for more Magic Dan information
VA MOBILE OUTREACH
Veterans can receive care and referrals Monday, July 24 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
THE ECONOMIST ON PRESSREADER
We’re excited to share that The Economist is now available on PressReader!
Library card holders also have unlimited access to thousands of newspapers and magazines in over 60 languages.
Click here to access PressReader
KANOPY
Watch movies, documentaries, TV series, and kids shows on Kanopy! Library card holders can use 10 credits (checkouts) per month.
Download Kanopy to your smart TV or mobile device!
HOOPLA CHECKOUT INCREASE
Hoopla users will now be able to check out up to 10 items per month.
Access Hoopla on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
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
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
SUMMER ACTIVITIES GUIDE
Looking for a fun program, summer camp, or class to take? Check out the Summer Activities Guide to view all our Library and Recreation activities!
View the Summer Activities Guide here
Inclusion Services
The Library and Recreation department invites people with and without disabilities to enjoy our sites, facilities, and programs.