October 2023
Fall Storytime Schedule  
 
The Los Gatos Library is pleased to offer multiple Storytime programs for early learners ages 0-5. Find a Storytime that is perfect for your child's developmental needs: 
 
  • Baby Lap-Sit Storytime (ages 0-12 months): Tuesdays at 9:30 am *Enter through Garden Gate* Non-walking babies from 0-12 months are welcome! (No Baby Storytime on Halloween 10/31 - there will be a Halloween Storytime at 11 am that morning. Information about Halloween Storytime further down in newsletter.)
  • Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5 years): Wednesdays at 11 am
  • Wonderful Ones Storytime (ages 12-24 months): Thursdays at 11 am
A special Halloween Storytime and Trick-or-Treat Parade
will also take place on October 31st. See more information
about this event further down this newsletter!
 
Outdoor Lawn Play
1st and 3rd Fridays of October (6th and 20th) at 11:00 AM
 
Storytime toddler friends, get ready for a fun series of outdoor free play on Civic Center Lawn on the first and third Fridays of October. At 11 am, meet us on the Lawn for some fun! Library staff will bring out toys and bubbles for you and your early literacy buddies to tinker with! 
 
Kids Homemade Science Experiments! (Ages 5-11)
Wednesday, October 4, 4:30 PM in Technology Lab
 
For children ages 5-11: Do you love science? Join the Robotics Club from Saratoga High School, MSET Fish, for a science experiment workshop that demonstrates many strange phenomenon that can be explained by science. 
Spots are limited, and will be first come, first served. 
 
Tinker Tuesday (Ages 3-10)
Tuesdays, October 10 & October 24, 4:00 PM
 
Take some time out of your afternoon to play, imagine, build, and create!
This program is geared towards children ages 3 through ~10. 
This program will take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 4 pm in the Children's Room.
 
Classical Indian Dance Class (Ages 6-10)
Wednesday, October 11, 3:00 PM in Technology Lab *Registration Required*
 
For ages 6-10: Join us for a special dance class with Purvi Jejurkar, the artistic director of Pagrav Dance Studio in the San Francisco bay area. Come learn Bharata Natyam through a fun lesson with Purvi among friends who love to move!
 
Register on our website.
 
Golden Acorn Music (Ages 0-5)
Wednesday, October 18, 11:00 AM
 
Get ready to wiggle, sing, and move along to Golden Acorn Music's teachers Victoria and Kira!
Golden Acorn teachers bring music to where it counts most: early childhood. Not only do they support each child's early development, their work brings the joy of music to teachers, families, and (of course) children.
This program is in substitution of our regular Storytime program. 
 
Fratello Marionettes: Spooktacular (All Ages)
Thursday, October 19, 4:00 PM
 
Join us for a fabulous Halloween marionettes show that is family-friendly fun for all ages. The show features happy ghosts, Frankenstein, the Purple People Eater, a not-so-scary spider and more….and of course, no Halloween show would be complete without a witch! Special care is taken to make this production a kid-friendly experience. Find out more about the Fratello Marionettes on their website at https://fratellomarionettes.com/. 
 
Kids Drawing Studio (All Ages)
Wednesday, October 25, 4:00 PM
 
Whether you are 3 or 13, you will delight in the opportunity to create using simple supplies and your eye! All ages for children and families.
 
Furry Friends Reading Buddies (Ages 5-13)
Thursday, October 26, 4:00 PM 

This program provides the right environment for young readers to gain confidence in their reading skills next to a non-judgmental dog friend. All dogs are certified therapy animals and are here on the job to be reading assistants! 
 
Halloween Storytime & Parade! (Ages 0-5)
Tuesday, October 31, at 11:00 AM 
 
Join us for a not-so-spooky Storytime with toddler and early learning friends in the community! After Storytime, stay behind for a trick-or-treat parade around Civic Center. Remember to bring a bucket or bag to collect goodies, and costumes are encouraged! 
We will plan to host this Storytime outdoors on Civic Center Lawn - stay tuned!
 
Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)
Thursday, November 9, 4:00 PM
 
Love to read great books and discuss them among friends? Read Charlene Willing McManis' middle grade novel, Indian No More, and come to the library to discuss! This month's pick celebrates Native American Heritage Month. Join us for an intriguing discussion and a craft! 
 
Read more about this book. 
Register for the Book Club!
 
Kids Knitting (Ages 7+)
Thursdays at 3:00 PM
 
For ages 7+ only: Join Librarian Robert in the Children's Room and learn to knit! Learn the basic skills to get started on a simple project and practice your stitching. 
 
 
Join in on the monthly celebrations! In October, we celebrate:
 
Hispanic Heritage Month continues until October 15th
Banned Books Week (October 1-7)
Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 9)
National Coming Out Day (October 11)
Teen Read Week (October 15-21)
Friends of Libraries Week (October 16-22)
 
Check out our Banned & Challenged Children's Books booklist as a way to celebrate Banned Books Week with us!
 
Show the Friends of the Los Gatos Library some love and appreciation by
shopping at their bookstore Wednesday through Sunday from 1-6 PM.
All proceeds go directly towards Library programs.
 
Stay Up to Date
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The Los Gatos Library recognizes the diversity of our community and is committed to accessibility for all patrons. We strive to make every visitor feel comfortable by ensuring equal access to programs, services, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a library program, please contact us.
 
 
Do not hesitate to email us at library@losgatosca.gov with any questions about our services.
 
Warmly, 
Los Gatos Library Youth Services Team
 

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