Woodland Library

08/06/2026

Wednesday, August 19, 5:30–7 p.m. at Los Altos History Museum

"Junipero Serra and 1776: The West and East Coasts"
Advance registration is required at losaltoshistory.org/JuniperoSerra1776.

Explore two pivotal events that unfolded just one day apart in 1776—Thomas Jefferson's presentation of a draft of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia and Junípero Serra's founding of Mission Dolores in Spanish California—and how these parallel histories shaped the future of North America. The program ties to the Museum's current exhibition, The Spirit of '76: Reflecting on America's Bicentennial, on view through November 8.

Admission is $15; free for Museum members.

07/18/2026

We invite you to hear from Fisher on Monday, August 17 at 7 p.m. at Cupertino Library.

Fisher will read selections from Hope Is the Strategy and open the floor for a conversation about what it looks like to build hope as a daily practice. We will be giving away free signed copies of the book to the first 50 people at the event.

Please register to attend.

06/28/2026

06/04/2026

The Spirit of ’76: Reflecting on America’s 250th
June 18–November 8, 2026 at Los Altos History Museum

As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this interactive exhibition at Los Altos History Museum explores America’s past, present, and future through national and local stories. Highlights include artifacts from the Bicentennial era, local connections to the Anza expedition, student poster contest winning entries, and opportunities for visitors to share their hopes for America’s 300th anniversary.

Sponsored by AAUW Silicon Valley Branch, the Daughters of the American Revolution Los Altos Chapter, and the League of Women Voters of Los Altos–Mountain View Area. Learn more at losaltoshistory.org/Spiritof76.

05/09/2026

Los Altos History Museum explores the healing power of art and storytelling in a program focused on the human impact of one of the largest forced migrations of the 20th century. Titled “Interpreting the Partition through Poetry and Art,” the event will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 - 7pm, and features acclaimed visual artist, author, and Partition historian Tanya Momi.

Momi is the author of Daughter of a Refugee: India’s Partition—History, Memory, and Art, inspired by her father’s personal experience during Partition and the memories carried across generations.

Attendees will hear directly from the artist about her creative process in interpreting historical trauma and view her paintings.

Admission is $15; free for Museum members. Register at losaltoshistory.org/partitionviapoetryandart.