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In this Issue
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Get ready to be inspired this April! The Los Gatos Library is thrilled to host a special reading featuring the winners of this year's Poetry Contest. Join us on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the Fireplace Room to hear talented local poets share their winning submissions. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the Youth (up to 12), Teen (13-19), and Adult (20+) categories. All finalists are invited to participate in this celebratory reading. This event is organized and judged by Los Gatos Poet Laureate, William Ward Butler. Whether you're a poetry enthusiast or simply looking for an engaging community event, this is an afternoon you won't want to miss. Happy Reading, Los Gatos Library Staff |
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Stories We're Celebrating
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Looking for amazing books to read during National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month? We have you covered!
From authors who navigate developmental disabilities to stories teaching you and your little one how to be an advocate for disability rights, we are celebrating so many amazing stories this March.
Check out our library displays in the Children's room, Teen room, and by our Adult Fiction section to find these and other stories highlighting developmental disabilities.
Whatever you like to read, come find a new favorite today. |
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We have so many great books for you to read during Women's History Month.
Whether you are looking for nonfiction accounts of women who are changing the world, books on gender studies and intersectionality, or fictional stories with strong female role models, we have you covered.
Check out the displays in our Children's room, Teen room, and by the Adult Fiction section to find more titles like these.
Whatever you like to read, come find a new favorite today at the library. |
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Online Author Talk with Jodi Picoult
April 2 at 4:00 PM. Registration Required. Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. |
Tai Chi for Adults and SeniorsApril 6 & 20, at 3:00 PM. Registration required. Calling Seniors and Adults! Come join us for a Tai Chi Class presented by USATCF Youth Club! |
Narcan Training at the Library April 8 & 22, at 11:00 AM. Stop by the Los Gatos Library every other Tuesday to be trained in how to use Narcan. This training will be a short training on how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the naloxone. |
Online Author Talk with Matthew Fleming April 7 at 4:30 PM. End your week on a calm note at the library as we explore mindful doodling. No drawing experience is necessary; we'll be using simple lines and shapes to fill our journal pages. |
The Art of Letter WritingApril 10 at 4:30 PM. Have you been meaning to send a thank you note, birthday greeting, or maybe you just want to send something special in the mail? Spend the afternoon at the Library and create a beautiful card or letter to send to someone you care about
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In-Depth Introduction to TarotApril 13 at 1:00 PM. Registration Required. In this class we will be teaching everyone about the art of tarot, a selection of 78 cards that seem to perfectly encapsulate the human experience. In these classes we will learn about the history of Tarot and how it can be used to provide insight into our daily lives. |
Wellness Through Ayurveda Food and Lifestyle April 15 at 11:00 M. Spend an afternoon at the library and make a small trinket tray using eco resin, a quick-curing material similar to concrete. The library will provide all the materials you need to make a tray with a solid color or marbled design. |
Friday Crafternoon: Poured Resin Trinket Tray April 18, at 4:30 PM. Registration required. Spend an afternoon at the library and make a small trinket tray using eco resin, a quick-curing material similar to concrete. The library will provide all the materials you need to make a tray with a solid color or marbled design. |
Seed Library OutreachApril 23, at 4:00 PM. Stop by the library lobby for an introduction into our seed library and enjoy a spring time craft. Take home wild flower seeds and to plant and enjoy at home. |
Online Author Talk with Gregg HurwitzApril 24, at 4:00 PM. Registration required. Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. |
Board Games Hangout at the Library April 27, at 1:00 PM. . Love Board Games? Us too! Come play some games, and learn new ones! All board games, table top games, and card games will be provided. |
Yarn SwapApril 29, at 4:30 PM. Do you have more yarn than you know what to do with? Or are you looking to add some new yarn to your collection? Come to our yarn swap. |
Mystery Lovers Book Club First Wednesdays, 5 PM in the Conference Room or on Zoom. |
Monday Morning Book Club Second Monday, 11 AM, Library Conference Room. |
El Cafecito Book Club Second Thursdays, 11 AM, Library Conference Room. |
Tuesday PM Book Club
Third Tuesdays, 5 PM, Library Conference Room.
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Cook Book Club
Fourth Wednesdays, 5 PM, Library Conference Room. |
Nature Book Club Every other month on the first Sunday. |
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