January 2023

STEM lessons at the library (Thurs Jan 12 and 26th)
This month (and several months to come) the library will be hosting free science lessons every other Thursday. Sign up now to grab your spot.
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9793115

Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime (Wed., Jan 11th)
Stop by the library on the evening of Wednesday, Jan 11th, 2023 to enjoy a fun storytime led by Librarian Renee.
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9502615

Winter Outdoor Storytimes (Tuesdays)
Grab a blanket and sit in Pioneer Park for some stories, music and fun!
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9960613

Physics Show at Foothill College (Jan 7/8, Jan 21/22)
These physics shows are amazing and perfect for elementary school students! Tickets are just $6 and the show happening two weekends this month (as well as a new show this coming April).

http://www.thephysicsshow.com/

Librarian Sharon Storytimes at LAUMC (Sat Jan 14 and Sat Jan 21)

Enjoy the amazing Ms. Sharon as she leads some fun Saturday story times. Note that LAUMC also has some great Sunday school and other childcare options on Sunday.

STORY HOUR WITH MS. SHARON – THEME: BUNNIES celebrate the Year of the Rabbit – come meet bunny Peppercorn!
Saturday, January 14 at 9:30 am
STORY STONE MAKING
Saturday, January 21 at 9:30am
SUNDAY SCHOOL for 3 years to 5th Grade
Sundays, 10-11am
CHILDCARE
for babies & toddlers
Sundays, 8:15-11:15am

All in LAUMC Children’s Center Preschool | 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos
Sharon McClintock, Children’s Ministry Director

Holiday Lights

For the first part of the month, many of the holiday lights will continue to be available!

Check out the library events page for more storytimes, such as baby storytime, Spanish storytime, and Sensory storytime!

• Filoli. I love walking through the gardens when they have all the light displays up. It is very lovely. Added bonus is hot chocolate by an outdoor fire.
• Niles Canyon Railroad. Ride through lights on this historic train, leaving from Fremont.
• Great America. Their Winterfest is lovely and very popular. Go early on a weekday if possible, because the lines for the rides can be long.
• Oakland Zoo. This may be my new favorite! I loved the animal lanterns — they are really magical and look a bit like Tiffany glass.
• Vasona Park’s Fantasy of Lights. This is a lovely drive thru in Los Gatos! Jump in the car with some cookies and hot chocolate and enjoy!
• Blinky’s Christmas Light Drive Another car ride, this one in San Jose near Raging Waters! I think they do a good job of matching the music to the lights! There is also a free walking experience organized by the same group called Christmas in the Park in downtown with trees, delicious churros.
• Christmas Tree Lane This is a free walk through a festive neighborhood in Palo Alto. No ticket or reservation needed!

Elephant Seals

Now is one of the best time to visit the amazing elephant seals at Ano Nuevo state park!

Parenting Book Club

January:

The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies, Susie Berneis, et al.

February:

Social Justice Parenting: How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-Minded Kids in an Unjust World by Dr. Traci Baxley