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In this Issue
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Summer is here, and so is your next great adventure—right at the Los Gatos Library! Whether you’re five or ninety-five, our Summer Reading Challenge is designed for all ages to discover new stories, challenge yourself to read more, and celebrate the joy of stories together as a community. Dive into books, earn fun rewards, and connect with fellow readers all summer long. Getting started is easy! Simply visit our Beanstack book log to sign up, track your reading, and explore a world of activities and prizes. Let’s make this a summer to remember—one page at a time! Library News is getting a systems update next month which your marketing team has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on! We will share more news later on this month. Happy Reading, Los Gatos Library Staff |
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Stories We're Celebrating
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This June, let’s come together to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in our community!
There are so many ways to listen and learn from the lived experiences of our LGBTQ+ communities. Whether you’re looking for inspiring memoirs, thought-provoking non-fiction, or delightful children’s books - we’ve got you covered.
Stop by our displays in the Children’s Room, Teen Center, and Adult Fiction Area to browse our curated selection of new LGBTQIA+ titles or find a book list on our catalog.
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Online Author Talk: Smithsonian Scientists
June 4, 11 AM. Registration required. Extinctopedia tells a complex story, not just of those who are extinct but also of those in greatest peril, with explanations of what threatens their survival. It is also a story of hope—hope that we might hear the warning call and act to preserve the amazing biodiversity of our fragile planet for future generations to come. |
Summer Time Prizes in the ParkJune 4, 11, 26, at 12:00 PM. Join us at Town Plaza Park to take a spin on our prize wheel and to sign-up for our Summer Reading Program. Look for our Chartreuse Caboose! It will be filled with goodies! |
Create a Art Piece To hang in the Library! June 5, at 4:30 PM. Registration required. Come create an art piece that will hang in the Adult Fiction section of the Library! Participants must be adults. We're adding Color to Our World with this Program! Everyone will be asked to use at least 4 colors in their artwork! |
Poet Laureate Office Hours with William Ward Butler June 8 at 12:00 AM Online event. Once a month this Summer, come join The Town's very own Poet Laureate, William Ward Butler on Zoom from 12pm-2pm. Share your work, receive feedback, and ask questions on anything from your own work to publishing advice |
Tai Chi Class for AdultsJune 8, 15, at 3:00 PM. Registration required. Calling Seniors and Adults! Come join us for a Tai Chi Class presented by USATCF Youth Club!
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Narcan Training at the Library June 9th, and 23 at 5:00 PM. Stop by the Los Gatos Library every other Tuesday to be trained in how to use naloxone. This training will be a short training on how to Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer naloxone. |
Online Author Talk: Lisa Jewell June 10, at 2:00 PM. You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In (Out June 24, 2025!). |
Friday Crafternoon: Poured Resin Trinket Tray June 13, 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. |
Find more events online All ages, hosted all month long Looking for some family fun this summer? View our full calendar of events online to see what events we are hosting at the Library that the whole family will be sure to love. |
Mystery Lovers Book Club Second 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, 10 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 4th Saturday of even months 2PM, Library Conference Room. |
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Join in on the fun. View all our events for 55+ adult by clicking the learn more button. |
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