Library Card Sign-Up Month

With a library card you can borrow books, ebooks, museum passes, get homework help, and more! Do more of what you enjoy and spark your curiosity.

Click here to get a Library Card

Featured Programs

Fall Book/Media Sale

Join the Friends of the Pleasanton Library for their Fall Book/Media sale!

Click here for more Fall Book/Media Sale Information

Author Talk

Author Senait M. Piccigallo will talk about her book “You’re in America – Now What? 7 Skills to Integrate with Ease & Joy" and give advice to new immigrants on living in a new country.

September 6 from 1-2 p.m.

For ages 18+

Click here for more Author Talk information

Soap Carving At The Library

Tri-Valley Carvers will lead soap carving in the library meeting room!

September 14
Session 1: 6-6:45 p.m.
Session 2: 7-7:45 p.m.

For ages 6+

Registration and waiver is required

Click here for more Soap Carving information

Pen Pals With The Livermore Public Library

Write and send letters to a pen pal in Livermore!

Register between September 1-22

For students, grades 2-5

Click here for more Pen Pals with the Livermore Public Library information

Library Elf Notifications

Email and text alerts about items checked out or on hold for your family.

Click here to sign up for Library Elf notifications

Adult Booklist

Check out this month's staff curated booklist:

- Books about books

Children's Booklist

Check out this month's staff curated booklist:

- Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card

Library Closures

The library will be closed:

- Monday, September 4, for Labor Day

Monthly Events Calendar

Click here to view the library calendar for all events this month

Newsletter Poll Results

Last month we asked what is an album you wish you could hear for the first time again and these are the albums you submitted:

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 Kids

Baby Storytime

A gentle introduction to stories, songs, and playtime for infants!

September 6
September 13
September 27

For ages 0-18 months

Click here for more Baby Storytime information

Sensory Storytime

An inclusive and relaxed storytime for kids with sensory needs.

October 8 from 10-10:30 a.m.

For ages 2-5 years

Registration is required

Click here for more Sensory Storytime information

App Makers Club

Interactive introduction to developing applications for mobile devices.

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
September 28

For ages 11-13 years, grades 6-8

Click here for more App Makers Club information

Steam Saturdays

Drop-in, interactive stations for families.

Saturday, September 30 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

For ages 6-10 years

Click here for more STEAM Saturdays information

Paws To Read

Our Fall dates are here!

Registration opens Tuesday, September 19

For students, grades 1-5

Click here for more Paws to Read information

Programs for Teens

Teen Booklist
Check out this month's staff curated booklist:

- Back to School and I'm Feeling...

Programs for Adults

Genealogy Assistance

The Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society (L-AGS) docent is available at the Pleasanton City Library by appointment, e-mail: mailto:[email protected].

The Pleasanton Genealogy Center, jointly supported by L-AGS, the Friends of the Pleasanton Library, and the Pleasanton Public Library, contains the largest collection of genealogy books, CDs and online databases in the Tri-Valley. 

Click here to make a Genealogy appointment

Va Mobile Outreach

Veterans can receive care and referrals Monday, September 25 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 more State Parks passes in circulation! 

Click here for the State Parks Pass Program details

Digital Resources

O'reilly Learning

Access expert-created and curated information and courses with your library card including:

- Artificial intelligence
- Operations
- UX design
- Leadership and more!

Click here to access O'Reilly Learning

Weiss Financial Ratings

All your financial literacy tools in one place:

- ownload planning ebooks
- Compare Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans
- Check values and ratings of stocks, banks, and more!

Click here to access Weiss Financial Ratings

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!

Click here to access Kanopy

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

Gingerbread Preschool New Class Registration

Activities Guide

Fall/Winter Activities Guide

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

View the Fall/Winter Activities Guide 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