Mountain View Public Library

Mountain View Public Library is a public library located in Mountain View, California, Santa Clara County, near the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. The library serves the city of Mountain View and surrounding areas, including Los Altos and Sunnyvale. It is a member of the Peninsula Library System and the California Library Association, and is accredited by the American Library Association. The library is also a partner with the Mountain View Whisman School District and the Foothill-De Anza Community College District.

● History

The library was established in 1914, with the help of the Mountain View Women's Club and the California State Library. The first library building was a small Carnegie library funded by Andrew Carnegie and designed by Henry A. Minton. Over the years, the library has undergone several renovations and expansions, including a major renovation in the 1960s led by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and a new building project in the 1990s managed by Flintco Pacific. The library has also been recognized for its innovative programs and services, including its participation in the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Congress's National Digital Library Program.

● Architecture

The current library building was designed by Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning and features a modern and sustainable design, with a green roof and solar panels installed by SunPower Corporation. The building also includes a number of public art installations, including works by Bruce Beasley and Dennis Oppenheim, and is located near the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts and the Computer History Museum. The library's design has been recognized with awards from the American Institute of Architects and the U.S. Green Building Council, and has been featured in publications such as Architectural Record and Library Journal.

● Collections

The library's collections include over 200,000 items, including books, DVDs, CDs, and e-books from publishers such as Penguin Random House and Hachette Book Group. The library also offers a number of digital collections, including OverDrive and Hoopla Digital, and provides access to online resources such as JSTOR and ProQuest. The library's collections are developed in partnership with other libraries in the Peninsula Library System, including the Palo Alto City Library and the San Mateo County Library, and are informed by the library's participation in the California Library Association and the American Library Association.

● Services

The library offers a range of services, including reference services provided by librarians such as Michael Stephens and R. David Lankes, programming for children and adults developed in partnership with organizations such as the Mountain View Whisman School District and the City of Mountain View, and technology access including public computers and Wi-Fi provided by Cisco Systems. The library also offers a number of outreach services, including book delivery for homebound patrons and partnerships with local organizations such as the Mountain View Senior Center and the Community Services Agency. The library's services are supported by the Friends of the Mountain View Public Library and the Mountain View Public Library Foundation.

● Community Programs

The library offers a range of community programs, including author readings featuring authors such as Neil Gaiman and Amy Tan, book clubs developed in partnership with organizations such as the Palo Alto Adult School and the Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education, and children's storytime programs led by librarians such as Betsy Diamant-Cohen and Kathleen T. Horning. The library also hosts a number of community events, including concerts featuring musicians such as Laurie Anderson and Yo-Yo Ma, and exhibits showcasing the work of local artists such as Richard Diebenkorn and Wayne Thiebaud. The library's community programs are supported by the City of Mountain View and the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce. Category:Libraries in California