Mountain View Public Library

The Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, June 20.

Join our needle crafts circle and enjoy a relaxed, friendly space for all fabric arts—hand sewing, knitting, crocheting, and more. Bring your project and unwind with a welcoming community of fellow crafters.

This program is intended for adults, ages 18 and up. This group meets on the fourth Saturday of every month, so if you miss the one on June 27, we invite you to come back for the following one on July 25!

We loved seeing our friends from Wildmind yesterday! We met a gray fox, a red-tailed hawk, a striped skunk, and a California Kingsnake, and we learned about how they live, what makes them unique compared to other animals, and what we can do to protect them.

This special presentation from Wildmind was one of many exciting events we have lined up for summer. See what’s coming up next at MountainView.gov/LibraryEvents.

How do you use math in everyday life? We recently found a 1942 copy of Mathematics and Life, Book 1 tucked away in a drawer, so now we know that “Mary Curtis” deposited money in a Postal Savings Account and that “Electric Service Co.” charged the Barnum family nine cents per kilowatt for the first 30 kilowatt-hours.

We also have reason to believe that this book belonged to M. Murdock. If that’s you, we have your book!

Does your child have what it takes to be a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate champion? Kids ages 8-12 are invited to test their skills against other players and compete in a series of rounds to determine a victor on Thursday, June 25!

After registering, each participant must send their fighter choice and player name to library staff before 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22. Register and see additional instructions at MountainView.Libcal.com/event/16862933.

There will be a separate tournament for teens, ages 13-18, in July.

Gender-fluid and ambiguously gendered depictions have existed in the art of numerous Asian cultures for thousands of years. Often, this portrayal of people and deities of indeterminate gender was informed by the spiritual concept of nonduality. Explore some of the fascinating representations of gender in various Asian traditions as illustrated by objects from the Asian Art Museum’s collection at a virtual session on Wednesday, June 24.

Register to attend: MountainView.Libcal.com/event/15921824

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

Thank you to everyone who visited the bookmobile at Cuesta Park yesterday! If you didn’t get a chance to see us, don’t worry—we’ll be at the park from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday through July 29. Come to get a library card, return items, pick up holds, and browse our collection of books, movies, and video games.

Bookmobile service for Thursday, June 11, is canceled due to park maintenance and the National Weather Service’s heat advisory. The Library will remain open until 9:00 p.m. as an air-conditioned cooling center.

View the bookmobile schedule for the latest updates: https://mountainview.libcal.com/calendar/bookmobile/?cid=8985&t=m&d=0000-00-00&cal=8985&inc=0

Can you crack the codes, solve the puzzles, and make your way to independence? Join us on Tuesday, June 23, for a fast-paced, escape room–style adventure celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Work together to uncover clues, solve challenges, and unlock the story of America’s founding, before time runs out!

This program is designed for children. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

Saddle up, grab your gear, and read a western or adventure novel for this month’s NoveList Reading Challenge! If you’re new to these genres, visit the display by the holds area on the first floor and borrow a book to see how you like it.
Here are a few suggestions to help you get started:

- The Madstone by Elizabeth Crook
- Comanche Moon by Larry McMurtry
- This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
- Chenneville by Paulette Jiles
- The Oceans and the Stars by Mark Helprin

Find other western and adventure novels in our Find What You Like Challenge book list: LibraryCatalog.MountainView.gov/library-list/showcase/8c4925c8-f2f6-4a84-b3d8-8ba5e5510fe3