TEMPORARY CLOSURE DURING ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT

We have reached the final phase of the library roof replacement project! To receive updates on this project and the temporary April 17 through May 15 closure, please follow the Library Roof Replacement Project article.

Sidewalk Service and Phone/Email Service Hours Starting April 17: 

• Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
• Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 
• Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 

Any questions? Contact the Library at 925-931-3400 or email [email protected]

Click here to view the full Press Release

Click here to receive updates on the Library Roof Replacement Project 

Featured Programs:

INDUCTION COOKTOP LENDING PROGRAM

This Earth Month, try cleaner and greener cooking with the Induction Cooktop Lending Program!

Reservation and use of cooktops is free of charge and open to all Pleasanton residents over 18. A waiver is required prior to checkout of the induction cooktop.

Required Waiver for Use of Cooktop With Frypan and Saucepan
Required Waiver for Use of Cooktop Only

Click here to place a hold on a cooktop or call (925) 931-3400, option 4.

EARTH MONTH INITIATIVE

Whether you want to reduce your carbon footprint, give back through volunteering, or practice sustainable habits, the Library and Recreation Department's Alviso Adobe team has you covered!

On-site Shredding on Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m.-Noon

Creek Clean-Up on Sunday, April 16 from 10 a.m.-Noon

Nature Storytime on Sunday, April 23 from 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Earth and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Click here to view the Earth Month Initiative Events
Click here to complete activities on Beanstack and earn prizes all month long

OVERDRIVE APP DISCONTINUED

The OverDrive app will be sunset at the end of April 2023.

Those at OverDrive encourage you to make the switch to Libby, their newer reading app. Libby is made by the same people, with the same goal of connecting you to your library and to your favorite books, audiobooks, and magazines.

Access Libby on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 

Click here to learn how to make the switch to Libby

Have a question? Click here for FAQs

ADULT BOOKLIST

Check out this month's staff curated booklist: Every Day is Earth Day: All About Nature, Climate Change, and Sustainability

Click here to check out the April Adult Booklist

CHILDREN'S BOOKLIST

Check out this month's staff curated booklist: Every Day is Earth Day: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rejoice

Click here to check out the April Children's Booklist

Library Holiday Closures

The library will be closed on Sunday, April 9 for Easter

Newsletter Poll Results

Last month we asked you to pick your favorite form of potato and this is what you said:

Sadly, country potatoes received 0 votes. The other suggestions included: potato latkes, stir fried Chinese style, potato gnocchi, and sweet potato pie!

Check back every month for a new poll and to see how your response compares to the rest of the community!

Take this month's poll

Programs for Kids

BABY STORYTIME

A gentle introduction to stories, songs, and playtime for infants!

Located at the Cultural Arts Building
April 5
April 12
April 19
April 26
May 3

For ages 0-24 months

Register for Baby Storytime here

 FAMILY STORYTIME

Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for the whole family!

Located at the Cultural Arts Building
April 6
April 13
April 20
April 27
May 4

For ages 2-5 years

Register for Family Storytime here

PAWS TO READ

Our Spring session dates are here!

April 4
April 11

No advanced registration.
Drop-in at 6:30 p.m. on program evenings to save your spot!

For students in 1st-5th grades

Click here for more Paws to Read information

Programs for Teens

TEEN POET LAUREATE

Pleasanton Teen Poet Laureate, Tho Nguyen will host the Pleasanton Middle School Poetry Contest.

Incoming high school Juniors and Seniors, there's still time to apply to be the 2023-2024 Teen Poet Laureate!

Click here for all Teen Poet Laureate information

DIGITAL STUDENT CENTER

School is back in session and the library has a variety of resources to help meet all your academic goals.

• One-on-one tutoring assistance
• Access to research databases
• e-books and audiobooks
• Test prep and more!

Programs for Adults

TAX PREP

The Tri-Valley Career Center is offering free tax preparations to individuals and families who earned $75,000 or less in 2022.

AARP offers free tax preparation to persons ages 50+ at several Tri-Valley locations.

BOOK CLUB

Follow a Dakota family's struggle through several generations to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most.

Thursday, May 4 from 4-5 p.m.

Register for the Book Club here

VA MOBILE OUTREACH

Veterans can receive care and referrals Monday, April 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Click here to view more Veterans Assistance information

FILM CLUB

An intrepid Los Angeles police lieutenant is determined to foil a plot to assassinate the Queen of England no matter whose toes he has to step on -- even his own (based on the 1982 series 'POLICE SQUAD').

Saturday, April 22 from 3-4 p.m.

Save your Film Club seat

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS PASS PROGRAM
 
In partnership with First Partner’s Office and the California State Library, the Pleasanton Public Library now has four (4) State Parks passes in circulation! 

Click here for the State Parks Pass Program details

Digital Resources:

HOOPLA CHECKOUT INCREASE

Hoopla users will now be able to check out up to 10 items per month.

Access Hoopla on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 

Click here to access Hoopla

LIBBY APP

Read and listen to digital titles from anywhere you and your personal device are located!

Click here to access Libby

DIGITAL NAVIGATORS

This free program offers one-on-one help by phone to:

• Find low-cost internet service and devices
• Learn foundational computer skills
• Find and use online resources to improve your life

Click here to contact a Digital Navigator

Friends of the Pleasanton Library:

Donations are back by appointment only!

To make a special arrangement for your donation of books or other materials:

• Contact Friends of the Pleasanton Library President Nancy Bering at 925-462-4368;
• Or contact Friends of the Pleasanton Library Book Sale Manager Kate Roush at 913-481-8302;
• Or fill out a Donation Scheduling Form.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES GUIDE

Looking for a fun program, summer camp, or class to take? Check out the Summer Activities Guide to view all our Library and Recreation activities!

View the Summer Activities Guide here