Los Altos Library

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Music and movement in English and Spanish fill a 45‑minute program led by Verónica Freidkes in the Los Altos Library Orchard Room, for ages 0–5 and caregivers.

11 AM – 1 PM·Los Altos Library, Teen Room, Los Altos

Professional instructor leads beginner and intermediate ESL class at Los Altos Library teen room, requiring full attendance and offering accessibility accommodations, for ages 18 and up.

1 PM – 1:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime (Los Altos Library, Orchard Room) — 30‑minute story, song, finger‑rhyme and game session in English and Mandarin, all ages.

4 PM – 5 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Discussion of Down a Dark Hall with a related activity and snacks in the Los Altos Library Orchard Room, for ages 10–13.

7 PM – 8:15 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Monthly book club meeting discussing contemporary and occasional classic fiction titles at Los Altos Library’s Orchard Room, ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Interactive 25‑minute storytime with stories, music, and activities for early walkers, 1‑ and 2‑year‑olds in the Orchard Room, Los Altos Library, all ages.

1 PM – 2 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room , Los Altos

Catchy songs, silly rhymes, gentle movement, baby sign language, and short books for non‑walking babies, followed by a toy‑filled stay‑and‑play session at Los Altos Library, for ages 0‑1.

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Children's Room, Los Altos

Tutors provide homework help for grades K‑6 in the Los Altos Library Children’s Room, with basic supplies and walk‑in access, for ages 5–13.

4 PM – 5 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Story Explorers Book Club in the Orchard Room reads the Nat the Cat series, discusses each story, adds music, and finishes with a craft, for ages 3–13.

7 PM – 8:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Bruce Berger and Pam Perkins recount lesser‑known sights, events, parks, and people from 16 states traveled in 23 days at Los Altos Library’s Orchard Room, free, ages 18+.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Interactive 25‑minute storytime with stories, music, and activities for early walkers, 1‑ and 2‑year‑olds in the Orchard Room, Los Altos Library, all ages.

11 AM – 1 PM·Los Altos Library, Teen Room, Los Altos

Professional instructor leads beginner and intermediate ESL class at Los Altos Library teen room, requiring full attendance and offering accessibility accommodations, for ages 18 and up.

1:30 PM – 3 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Informal English conversation practice in Los Altos Library’s Orchard Room, offering a supportive group for ages 13 and up; basic English knowledge recommended.

3:30 PM – 4 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Stories, music, movement and more fill the Orchard Room at Los Altos Library for children 3‑5 and caregivers.

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Los Altos

Long-running Dungeons & Dragons 5e campaign at Los Altos Library, with occasional oneshots; teen drop‑ins welcome, openings for new players appear periodically, ages 13–18.

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Draw and color an oil pastel pumpkin with step‑by‑step guidance from Drawn2Art instructors; all materials provided, no registration required, ages 13 and up.

3 PM – 5 PM·Los Altos Library, Los Altos

Timed puzzle challenge with 3‑4‑person teams and a Halloween costume contest at Los Altos Library, for ages 13–18.

2 PM – 3:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Chicken Run, a clever Claymation feature by Peter Lord and Nick Park, plays in the Orchard Room; adults must stay with children, all ages welcome.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Meditation and mindfulness classes led by instructor Manisha include a 20‑minute practice and a 10‑minute Q&A, Los Altos Library Orchard Room, ages 13 and up.

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Children's Room, Los Altos

Tutors provide homework help for grades K‑6 in the Los Altos Library Children’s Room, with basic supplies and walk‑in access, for ages 5–13.

7 PM – 8 PM·Los Altos Library, Staff Conference Room, Los Altos

Poetry Open Mic (Los Altos Library, Staff Conference Room) — participants share and listen to poetry, open to non‑poets, presented by Poetry Los Altos, ages 13 and up.

11 AM – 1 PM·Los Altos Library, Teen Room, Los Altos

Professional instructor leads beginner and intermediate ESL class at Los Altos Library teen room, requiring full attendance and offering accessibility accommodations, for ages 18 and up.

1 PM – 1:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime (Los Altos Library, Orchard Room) — 30‑minute story, song, finger‑rhyme and game session in English and Mandarin, all ages.

10:15 AM – 11:30 AM·Los Altos Library, Teen Room, Los Altos

Monthly mystery fiction discussion in the Los Altos Library Teen Room, focusing on Craig Johnson’s *The Cold Dish*; for ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Interactive 25‑minute storytime with stories, music, and activities for early walkers, 1‑ and 2‑year‑olds in the Orchard Room, Los Altos Library, all ages.

1 PM – 2 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room , Los Altos

Catchy songs, silly rhymes, gentle movement, baby sign language, and short books for non‑walking babies, followed by a toy‑filled stay‑and‑play session at Los Altos Library, for ages 0‑1.

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Children's Room, Los Altos

Tutors provide homework help for grades K‑6 in the Los Altos Library Children’s Room, with basic supplies and walk‑in access, for ages 5–13.

7 PM – 8 PM·Los Altos Library, Los Altos

Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher performs a program at Los Altos Library, featuring Bach’s Chaconne, Koshkin’s Usher Waltz, a Gifts arrangement, and Albeniz’s Leyenda, for ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Interactive 25‑minute storytime with stories, music, and activities for early walkers, 1‑ and 2‑year‑olds in the Orchard Room, Los Altos Library, all ages.

11 AM – 1 PM·Los Altos Library, Teen Room, Los Altos

Professional instructor leads beginner and intermediate ESL class at Los Altos Library teen room, requiring full attendance and offering accessibility accommodations, for ages 18 and up.

1:30 PM – 3 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Informal English conversation practice in Los Altos Library’s Orchard Room, offering a supportive group for ages 13 and up; basic English knowledge recommended.

3:30 PM – 4 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Stories, music, movement and more fill the Orchard Room at Los Altos Library for children 3‑5 and caregivers.

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Los Altos

Long-running Dungeons & Dragons 5e campaign at Los Altos Library, with occasional oneshots; teen drop‑ins welcome, openings for new players appear periodically, ages 13–18.

7 PM – 8 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Explore Banff’s mountains, lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, hot springs and canyons while learning about Road Scholar’s travel programs, ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

American Sign Language storytime with songs and stories, followed by play with age‑appropriate toys, at Los Altos Library Orchard Room; bring a blanket, for ages 1 and under.

2 PM – 3:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Play a variety of board games at the Los Altos Library Orchard Room, open for all ages.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Meditation and mindfulness classes led by instructor Manisha include a 20‑minute practice and a 10‑minute Q&A, Los Altos Library Orchard Room, ages 13 and up.

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Children's Room, Los Altos

Tutors provide homework help for grades K‑6 in the Los Altos Library Children’s Room, with basic supplies and walk‑in access, for ages 5–13.

7 PM – 8 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Pow Wow dance demonstration by Ohiya in the Los Altos Library Orchard Room showcases Indigenous songs, dances, art, and food, all ages.

1 PM – 1:30 PM·Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos

Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime (Los Altos Library, Orchard Room) — 30‑minute story, song, finger‑rhyme and game session in English and Mandarin, all ages.