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Welcome to the Gilroy Library
Gilroy Library
7387 Rosanna Street • Gilroy, California • 95020-6193 • 408.842.8207
Lani D. Yoshimura, Community Librarian • Gilroy_Manager@library.sccgov.org
Questions about library accounts • circulation@library.sccgov.org  
Hours:

Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
- Closed
- 01:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Closed
Library and Community Information
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Getting to Know Your Library
Connecting with the Community
 
The Gilroy Writing Project: October 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., Gilroy Library

Romance Writing in the Bay Area - Part 1 of our 2-part series. Gain insider tips during this introduction to the romance writing genre featuring published authors.

Woman reading - photo image

Win a recently-published romance novel by entering our "First Line" contest. Just bring your entry to the meeting!

For more information about similar free adult programs, please see the Gilroy Writing Project page, or call 408 842-8207.

 
More Programs for Kids at Gilroy Library!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008,
3-4 p.m. For K-8th Grades:

Stories, songs, games, culture, and more as we Discover China!

Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.: The 2008 Read for the Record Book of the Year is Corduroy, by Don Freeman. Bring your favorite Teddy bear and join us for a favorite preschool storytime where we will listen to stoies, make a bear craft, and eat Teddy Grahams.

 
Gardens in Gilroy - October 2008: Details to be Announced


Girl with red flower - photograph image

Please click on the link below to view photos of the tour of Goldsmith Seeds World Headquarters display beds by the Gilroy Master Gardeners and the 'Gardens in Gilroy' Library group, held on July 21, 2007: flickr.com.

 
Support Your Library
Library Support Groups
 
Children's Story Times
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
at Gilroy Library


Joe Sherlock and the Haunted toolshed  by Dave keane - book coverJoe Sherlock and the Missing Monkey-Eye Diamond by Dave keane- book cover

Children's Story Times
Each story time is 30 minutes in length. No sign-ups required.

Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Families involved. Wear your pajamas, if you want.

Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
For ages 3 to 5.

Questions? Please call the library for more information at 408.842.8207.

 
Halloween Program for Kids
Friday, October 31, 2008

Join us for a special Halloween program on Friday, October 31st! Details to follow.

Smiling jack O'lantern - photo image

For more information please contact our children's librarians at Gilroy Library.

 
Gilroy Library
Summer Reading Club News!

If you have met your Summer Reading Club goals please stop by Gilroy Library to pick up your free book (for children) or prize (for teens and adults.)

Patron reviews for 2008 Teen and Adult Summer Reading Club books are now online.

Our Children's 2009 Summer Reading Club information page is also online.

The Bug Family Reading Summer Books! - image

 
Programs, News, and Events
Programs & Events
Story times: Jan. 3 through Dec. 12 on Wednesdays at
  10:15 a.m. for ages 2-5, and Jan. 2 through Dec. 11 on Tuesdays at 7pm for all ages.
Adult Programs
Teen Programs
Children's Programs
Book Club
The Gilroy Writing Project
 
Gilroy Library Book Club:
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Homestead
by Rosina Lippi

Follows the passions and fortunes of three neighboring families living in a tiny remote village in the Austrial Alps from 1909 to the late 1970s

See our Gilroy Library Book Club page for more information!

Homestead by Rosina Lippi - Book cover image

 
Gilroy Library "Forgiveness" Writing Contest:
The Winners Are Announced!
Distant Land of My Father by Bo Caldwell - book image  

The Distant Land
of My Father

by Bo Caldwell

The Silicon Valley Reads selection for 2008

See our "Gilroy Library: Forgiveness Winners" page for information on the winning entries and the recent writing contest. More information on Silicon Valley Reads events and Caldwell's book can be found on the Silicon Valley Reads site.

 
Wartime Oral History Meetings Return
October 2008 (Day and Time to be Announced)
Image of soldiers in World War II.   The people who lived through World War II were known as the Greatest Generation. Whether they served in the military or waited at home, all of them were affected in life-changing ways.
Join us as we share memories about experiences on the WWII home or war fronts, when this gathering resumes in 2008.
 

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