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Holiday Gift Guide For the Reader In Your Life |
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When it comes to books, the Library has you covered. Whether you are looking for a book for yourself or you are trying to find the perfect gift for that reader in your life, we are here to help. Enjoy as our Library staff recommend their favorite books sure to make everyone happy this holiday season. From Children's classics to the best of non-fiction we have a recommendation for everyone |
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by David Sedaris
A best-selling classic features essays on the joys and embarrassments of favorite holidays, in a volume that includes tales of tardy trick-or-treaters, the difficulties of explaining the Easter Bunny to another culture and a barnyard Secret Santa scheme gone awry. |
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The Thursday Murder Clubby Richard OsmanIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves The Thursday Murder Club.
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racism and a devastating injury, Alina reluctantly transfers into public school and begins questioning her perfectionist standards before falling for an annoying castmate in the school musical. |
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Hat Tricksby Satoshi KitamuraHattie the bunny magician invites readers to join along in the fun as she uses her magic hat and wand to conjure up a parade of animals who team up for a whimsical grand finale. By the award-winning illustrator of Angry Arthur.
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Holiday Cooking Class: Cashew Cheese Log and Chocolate Mousse Zoom Come join us for a virtual cooking demonstration with Isabelle Cnudde! Just in time for the holidays! You can impress your friends and family with these delicious, plant-based recipes! |
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Poetry Exchange Sunday, December 19, 1 PM Zoom Each month, we invite a featured poet to share their work, followed by an Open Mic. Email Lesa Medley for the Zoom link : lcmedley016@gmail.com |
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 Mystery Lovers Book Club Wednesday, December 1 , 5 PM Zoom Enjoy a good mystery? Us too! Come chat with Librarian Breanna and others about Five Strangers by E.V. Adamson . Subscribe to our mystery newsletter to get more info about book club, have the chance to vote on our next read (or offer a suggestion), mystery staff picks, zoom link and passcode, and so much more! |
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ESL Conversation Club Wednesdays, 11 AM Zoom Welcome back to our ESL Conversation Club! Looking to improve your English language skills? Join our ESL Conversation Club for adults on Wednesdays at 11 AM on Zoom. |
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 Monday Morning Virtual Book Club Monday, December 6, 11 AM Zoom Join in on the morning virtual book club discussion! We'll be discussing Le Père Goriot by Honoré De Balzac. |
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El Cafecito: Spanish Book Club Thursday, December 9, 5 PM Zoom ¡Bienvenidos a El Cafecito! En diciembre, se comenzará un nuevo club de lectura virtual donde se discutirá un libro del mundo hispanohablante cada mes. |
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Los Gatos Library StoryWalk® Looking for something to do outside with the family? Take a walk through Oak Meadow Park and share a picture book with your family. This month, enjoy In a Jar by Deborah Marcero! Join in on our interactive StoryWalk and tag any photos you want to share @los_gatos_library to enter a name drawing to win a copy of the book! |
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Bilingual English-Mandarin Storytime (Pre-K) Wednesday, December 8th, 11 AM Facebook Live Join us for a virtual bilingual storytime in English and Mandarin Chinese on Facebook! |
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All About Owls with the Youth Science Institute (Grade 3-5) Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 4 PM Zoom Observe live owls and learn about the physical adaptations that make them successful nocturnal hunters. |
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Popular Electronic Resources |
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New York Times
Read the New York Times online from the comfort of your home. |
Flipster An online catalog of your favorite magazines, available right at your fingertips. |
Los Gatos Weekly Check out the latest Los Gatos Weekly Times anytime. |
Hoopla Check out movies, music, audio books, manga, graphic novels and much more online. |
 CloudLibraryOur most extensive e-book and audiobook collection. Compatible with most devices |
 KanopyMore than 30,000 award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema options to check out. |
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