City of Pleasanton Library and Recreation

📖🌲Enjoy stories and nature during a special storytime at the Alviso Adobe Community Park! Join us this Wednesday at 7pm. Receive a take-home s'mores kit to enjoy at home after the event (while supplies last). Visit https://ow.ly/E4bV50SHy9H for more info. Attendees are encouraged to bring a low back chair or blanket for extra comfort.

Please note: This event was originally advertised as a Campfire Storytime. Due to the heat and the need to take additional fire precautions, we will no longer be offering a campfire. Attendees are welcome to a s'mores kit for enjoyment at home.

Tonight, the Pleasanton City Council recognized July as Park and Recreation Month! Join us in celebrating the amazing benefits that our parks and recreation activities have on the physical, emotional, and mental health of our community. Go out and enjoy one of Pleasanton's 46 beautiful community and neighborhood parks, and check out all the exciting recreation opportunities available at pleasantonfun.com.

🪄Prepare to be amazed! Come to the Pleasanton Library this Wednesday, July 17 at 7 pm for Brian Scott's Biblio-spectacular magic show! Experience magic and fun like you've never seen before!

There's still time to sign up for the Pleasanton Library's Teen Clothing Swap. This Saturday, July 13, teens are invited to trade-in their gently used clothing for “new” second-hand treasures. It’s a chance to practice sustainability, discover unique fashion and styles, and meet new friends. Get details and sign up at https://pleasantonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66313228b7ed963d009611e8?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1iESEgqslbVFoNpLy8G8ijiRXYptKyQwdkvb5XEljYTDcsMzZ6ai0EIZA_aem_jv-cyieOWFTkULyC7FoL_w

Happy 4th of July, Pleasanton! Wishing you and your family a fun and safe celebration!

Stay cool at the Pleasanton Library this week. Open Tuesday - Wednesday and Friday - Sunday. The Pleasanton Senior Center will be open Thursday, July 4, from 12-6pm for those needing a place to escape the heat.

Official Cooling Center hours this week:
Tuesday, July 2 – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Pleasanton Library (400 Old Bernal Ave.)
Wednesday, July 3 – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Pleasanton Library (400 Old Bernal Ave.)
Thursday, July 4 – 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Pleasanton Senior Center (5353 Sunol Blvd.)
Friday, July 5 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pleasanton Library (400 Old Bernal Ave.)
Saturday, July 6 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pleasanton Library (400 Old Bernal Ave.)
Sunday, July 7 – 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Pleasanton Library (400 Old Bernal Ave.)

A heat wave is hitting the Bay Area this week. As the temperatures are expected to be over 100 degrees for much of the week, the City will open formal Cooling Centers from Tuesday, July 2 through Sunday, July 7. For questions during Cooling Center hours call (925) 200-6969.

Water will be available on-site. Senior residents (age 70+) registered with Pleasanton Rides can arrange rides to and from the official cooling center locations, Monday – Friday. Registration in advance is required and can be done by calling (925) 398-1045 or https://ow.ly/iV0650StlRW

Official Cooling Center hours this week:

Tuesday, July 2 – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Pleasanton Library (400 Old Bernal Ave.)
Wednesday, July 3 – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Pleasanton Library (400 Old Bernal Ave.)
Thursday, July 4 – 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Pleasanton Senior Center (5353 Sunol Blvd.)
Friday, July 5 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pleasanton Library (400 Old Bernal Ave.)
Saturday, July 6 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pleasanton Library (400 Old Bernal Ave.)
Sunday, July 7 – 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Pleasanton Library (400 Old Bernal Ave.)

Residents are also welcome to visit Alameda County Bay Area Community Services (BACS) cooling center at Valley Wellness Center, 3900 Valley Avenue , Pleasanton. BACS hours this week are Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30, closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

For additional information visit the City's webpage: https://ow.ly/CsX150StlRX.

The Pleasanton Library invites teens to trade-in their gently used clothing for “new” second-hand treasures at its Teen Clothing Swap! It’s a chance to practice sustainability, discover unique fashion and styles, and meet new friends.

Registration is required for this event on Saturday, July 13. Get details and sign up at https://pleasantonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66313228b7ed963d009611e8

The Pleasanton Library will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day, but we invite you to come back on Friday, July 5 when we reopen. For any questions, please contact us at 925-931-3400 or by visiting pleasantonlibrary.org.

Thank you to all the individuals and organizations who joined us for a special Juneteenth Celebration earlier this week! It was a beautiful and fun-filled celebration!

🎥Join us this Saturday for a free movie on our big screen at the Firehouse Arts Center! This special Film Club event will include a screening of American Fiction, followed by an engaging group discussion about the movie. Bring your own snacks and drinks.🍿🥤

Happening this Saturday, June 22 at 1:30pm. Details at https://pleasantonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/663a7961738d8310ebd60107

Ethan earned our first Summer Reading raffle ticket. He entered to win the PlayStation. Good luck and keep reading!

Parents, don't miss your chance to register for Gingerbread's Camp Ptown Discoverers! Children ages 3-6 will have loads of fun participating in arts & crafts, music, stories, and outdoor play!🎹🤸🎨 The program runs weekly, now through July 19. Learn more and register at pleasantonfun.com.

HAPPENING TONIGHT! Interested in learning how small changes to your diet can help reduce your carbon footprint?🌎🥦Join us from 7-7:45pm at the Pleasanton Library for a discussion with Amanda Zeitlin from the Stanford Food Policy Lab. Her research, published in Nature Food, shows how substituting high-carbon foods for low-carbon alternatives can improve the climate and your health. More info at bit.ly/3x3be0a.

The Pleasanton Library will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day, as well as Friday, May 31 for staff development and building maintenance. If you have questions, please contact the library at 925-931-3400.

Help us kick off the 2024 Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 1!☀️📚 Pop by the Library from 11am to 3pm to sign up, get a free book, enjoy live entertainment, and more!

♻️🌳This year’s theme “Read, Renew, Repeat” encourages readers to explore ways we can help preserve local habitats, support sustainability, and promote conservation. Visit the East Bay Regional Park District’s mobile visitor center to learn how you can protect the habitats in our own backyard!🌎

Visit pleasantonlibrary.org to learn more.

Did you know that making small changes to your diet can help reduce your carbon footprint?🌎🥦 Don't miss your chance to join Amanda Zeitlin from the Stanford Food Policy Lab for a thought-provoking discussion on this topic! Her research, published in Nature Food, shows how substituting high-carbon foods for low-carbon alternatives can improve the climate and your health. 📅 Save the date for Tuesday, June 4, from 7-7:45pm at the Pleasanton Library.

For more info: https://pleasantonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66070ab105ea9f280068b71d

Join us for a free movie showing on our big screen at the Pleasanton Library. We'll be watching "The Naked Gun," Saturday, May 18 beginning at 1:30pm. Then stay for an engaging group discussion about the movie. Bring your own snacks and drinks.

View the movie trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du4zCR3xNxQ

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with live performances by author Eugenia Yoh, Teen Poet Laureate Ishmeet Dhillon and ukelele performances from the Melody Minstrels! Enjoy fun crafts for the whole family and cool off with some shaved ice from Auntie Viv’s! Join us at the Firehouse Arts Center on Saturday l, May 11 beginning at 11am.

Free Comic Book Day is tomorrow, Saturday, May 4 and the Pleasanton Library has free comics to give away. We have comic books for all ages, including single issue titles from Disney, Marvel, DC, and much more. Finally, in honor of May the 4th, at 11 am, we’ll be showing a screening of “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.”

Don't miss the VA Palo Alto Mobile Medical Outreach team tomorrow, from 10am - 1pm in front of the Pleasanton Library. No appointment needed! Veterans can stop by for enrollment assistance, examinations, consultations, and referrals. Additional information at tinyurl.com/2x9xbdp7.

What's cooler than a summer spent on the ridge? Winter camp! Register for Winter Ridge Runners now at pleasantonfun.com.