June 2022

Librarian Sharon and Sean’s Music Factory (Wednesday, June 22nd)

The amazing Sharon and Sean are teaming up for a special program in Pioneer Park (12:30-2 pm). The focus is on climate change and what we can do about it!

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Storytimes in Pioneer Park (Tuesdays)
Join Librarian Martinez for a fun outdoor storytime in a beautiful park!
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9123135

KidStock Music Festival (Saturday June 18th)
KidStock is a series of kid concerts put on each summer on the Civic Center Plaza. Come to enjoy some great music as well as games, crafts and more!

Saturday, June 18, 2022 | Performer: Charity Kahn and the JAMband
Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Performer: Octopretzel

Concerts on the Plaza (Fridays)
Nothing says summer like outdoor concerts!  Every Friday evening from June through September there is wonderful free live music for you and your family to enjoy.  Bring a picnic and relax on Plaza!

https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/events/plazaevents.asp

Outdoor Family Storytimes (Saturdays)
Join the MV librarians in the park each Saturday for stories, songs and rhymes with Miss Marsha and Mr. Justin. Fun starts at 10:30 a.m.
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9260301

Free Fireworks/Concert Tickets (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
Now is the time to get your free Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular with the San Francisco Symphony at Shoreline Amphitheatre.  Note that the box office is only open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m and you need various documents to show residence in MV.

https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/events/july4thfireworks.asp

Dino Dig (Thursday June 30th)

Come learn all about dinos and even do a little bit of digging in the park with the amazing Miss Alex!
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9191068

Thursday Farmers’ Market (Thursdays)
Every Thursday from May to September there is a small Farmer’s Market near the library.  And there is a lot of prepared food if you want to pick up dinner, as well as kids crafts and activities. 5-8 pm

http://www.cafarmersmkts.com/thursday-night-mountain-view-farmers-market

Gilroy Gardens, Great America, and Happy Hollow (Most days)

Gilroy Gardens and Great America have opened up their water parks and are soon switching to a schedule where they’ll be open on most weekdays (instead of just the weekends).  We went to Gilroy Gardens for the first time recently and were so impressed!  Note that the Great America Gold Pass gets you into both parks!  Happy Hollow is also going to be open most days soon. Check the website first before going to make sure they are open 🙂

https://www.gilroygardens.org/
https://www.cagreatamerica.com/
Happy Hollow

Storytimes with Librarian Sharon (Saturday, June 11th)

The beloved MV Librarian Sharon has a whole series of storytimes at Los Altos Methodist Church on Saturday mornings.  You don’t want to miss these!  On Saturday, June 11th at 9:30 am Librarian Shanon will do a story time for kids 0-5 years on the topic of “Woodland Animals” at the Los Altos Untied Methodist Church.  More info here.

Free Passes to CA State Parks
The MV library has done it again – here is yet another amazing perk of your local library!  Get a free pass to our amazing California State parks (available until the end of June).

https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/library/services/stateparkspass.asp

Peninsula Open Space Trust Hikes
Peninsula Open Space Trust has lots of hikes, lectures and other great events for the family!  Thanks, Kathy!

Filoli and Summer Nights (Thursdays)
The bulbs are mostly done, but the roses are in full swing.  Also, the Summer Nights program begins June 2nd (music, food trucks, flowers!); you should your tickets now since they sell out!

Swim Lessons
Summer isn’t too far around the corner, and the YMCA has some great and very reasonably priced swim lessons.  We’ll be doing a series in May and could love to have friends in the class — let me know if you are interested in joining and you should sign up now!
https://www.ymcasv.org/locations/el-camino-ymca

YMCA
Speaking of the YMCA, this is such a great resource!  They have resumed Parents’ Night Out and much of the usual programming.  Also, a great place to take Zumba ;).
https://www.ymcasv.org/locations/el-camino-ymca

June Parenting Book Club

June:  Love That Boy: What Two Presidents, Eight Road Trips, and My Son Taught Me About a Parent’s Expectations by Ron Fournier

July: Good Inside by Dr. Becky.  Okay, so these workshops are not a book (yet … it’s coming soon) but I love Dr. Becky’s parenting philosophy so much and would really like to discuss with other people.  Thanks, Melissa, for introducing me to Dr. Becky!  Most of the workshops are behind a paywall on her site, but you can also get some of her content online through podcasts, etc. https://www.goodinside.com/