There’s a lot of buzz in Los Altos these days, and it’s not from the bees visiting our heritage orchards. New outdoor spaces are being added to the Los Altos and Woodland Libraries.

The new Courtyard at Los Altos Library will offer a welcoming outdoor destination where the co...

Financial Literacy is important for everyone, but especially for young people! We have two virtual webinars coming up to help teens who want to learn more about money, like setting up a budget, understanding financial terms and institutions, and understanding credit and making good money decisions. Led by financial professionals from Silicon Valley, you will have a chance to ...

March is Women’s History Month, a perfect time to celebrate the incredible women who have shaped young adult literature and inspired generations of teen readers. YA fiction has long been a space where complex heroines, bold storytelling, and honest explorations of identity thrive—and many of those stories come from...

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304p. Gr. 7+

Katah’s family is all about the food. His father was a famed chef while his older brother and sister have distinct culinary points of view. However, Katah is useless in the kitchen and feels useless out of the kitchen. Not speaking...

While we may only think of slides as simple play structures, it’s important to recognize that several developmental processes are happening at once when a child is sliding — spatial reasoning, self‑regulation, and managing excitement. Play-based activities that include sliding can improve balance, coordination, and motor development.

Our early ...