Friends Of The Los Alamos Public Library

Friends Of The Los Alamos Public Library Friends of the Library:
Our mission is to support free and open access to information, learning, and literacy for the community of Los Alamos, California.

History of the Los Alamos Public Library:

The Los Alamos Public Library was built in 1966 by the County of Santa Barbara and served the Los Alamos community until 1988, when the Los Alamos School District requested a termination of the lease to use the building for classroom space. At one point in the late 90s, the building was used as a privately owned pre-school. When the Orcutt Union School

District took over management of Olga Reed Elementary School in 2011, the building was used as an office and storage area for the school/community garden. The Friends of the Los Alamos Public Library (FOL-LA) was formed in August of 2013 to launch the Bring Back our Library project. In addition to providing support to the public library, FOL-LA will raise funds for the school garden as part of their mission. Mission Statement:

Our mission is to support free and open access to information, learning, and literacy for the community of Los Alamos, California. We envision the Los Alamos Public Library as a space that provides resources that will engage, educate, and enlighten with diverse perspectives on issues that affect our lives. FOL-LA Founding Board Members:

Stephan Bedford, President; Carole Bloom, Vice-President; Vickie Gill, Sec/Treas.; Janice Chaves, Member; Ralph Quackenbush, Member. FOL-LA 2021-2022 Current Board Members:

Debra Vidro President; Gabriel Bustamante Vice-President; Debbie Hart Treasurer; Brian Ross Adams Member; Lisa Mendoza Member; Kathryn Gonnion Secretary

Love Your Library! 💕 STORY TIME 📖 Friday, March 6 https://friendslibrarylosalamosca.org/?p=339 ✅ CLICK on THE LINK or PO...
03/05/2026

Love Your Library! 💕 STORY TIME 📖 Friday, March 6 https://friendslibrarylosalamosca.org/?p=339 ✅ CLICK on THE LINK or POST IMAGE

There’s something magical about a morning wrapped in stories, sprinkled with songs, and stitched together with laughter. Join us at the Los Alamos Branch Library for a delightful Story Time that turns pages into adventures and rhymes into smiles.

🗓 Friday, March 6
⏰ 10:30 AM
⏳ Approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun

Bring your little listeners and let imaginations bloom between the bookshelves. It is the perfect way to start the day in a place where curiosity grows wild and community feels close. 🌷✨

📍 Los Alamos Branch Library
405 Helena St.
Los Alamos, California

Want more wonderful events? Explore the complete City of Santa Maria Library calendar and keep the story going all season long! 📚🌼

Love Your Library! Los Alamos Branch Library Friday, Feb. 27, 10:30am Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This program runs approx. 30 minutes. The Los Alamos Library is located at 405 Helena St. Los Alamos, California Get Complete City of Santa Maria Library Calendar  

01/14/2026

Beginning January 9, join us for a weekly story time on Friday's at 10:30 at the Los Alamos Library. The Los Alamos Library is located at 405 Helena St.

We hope to see you tomorrow at our Library Open House!
12/06/2025

We hope to see you tomorrow at our Library Open House!

11/27/2025
08/18/2025

DIY School Supplies Pack available for pick-up starting on Saturday, August 9 at all of our library locations (Santa Maria, Orcutt, Guadalupe, Los Alamos, Cuyama, and Bookmobile). New school year, new school supplies; this pack will be filled with all the things you need to create fun supplies for the new school year. For ages 6-12. For more information, please call Youth Services at 805-925-0994. Supported in whole or part by the Friends of the Orcutt Library, Friends Of The Los Alamos Public Library, and by the Santa Maria Public Library Foundation at Cuyama.

06/23/2025

Construct a rain cloud to hang at home with our DIY Hanging Rain Cloud to go kit. Pick-up begins on Monday, June 16 at Orcutt, Los Alamos, and Cuyama Branch Libraries. for ages 18 and up, while supplies last. Supported in whole or part by the of the Orcutt Library , Of The Los Alamos Public Library and by the Santa Maria Public Library Foundation at Cuyama.

FOLLA Board Member Book Review: Suzanne ReedThe Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco“In charming drawings, this children's ...
04/28/2025

FOLLA Board Member Book Review: Suzanne Reed
The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco

“In charming drawings, this children's book shows us how handmade keepsakes can keep family traditions alive through generations.”

04/26/2025

Rainy days are perfect for curling up with a great book! Stop by and find your next read—we’re open today from 10 to 2.

04/24/2025

Spring Craft Packs available at the library; pick up begins on Saturday, April 12. Visit the library to grab a fun Spring Craft Pack filled with creative activities and crafts to celebrate the season. For ages 6-12, while supplies last. For more information, please call Youth Services at 805-925-0994.

Supported in whole or part by the Friends of the Orcutt Library and by the Of The Los Alamos Public Library, and by the Santa Maria Public Library Foundation at Cuyama Branch Library.

Meet Our Board Members:Suzanne Reed- new member!We are pleased to welcome Suzanne to our board! Suzanne Reed is a native...
04/14/2025

Meet Our Board Members:
Suzanne Reed- new member!

We are pleased to welcome Suzanne to our board! Suzanne Reed is a native Midwesterner but has had a home in Los Alamos since 2009. Now retired, she worked as a costume shop manager in higher education theatre programs for over 30 years and is married to a retired college professor. Consequently, she is pleased to be on the library board to help support education in our community. When not attending library board meetings, Suzanne can be found behind a sewing machine or quilting with a needle in her hand, watching movies, or reading—of course!

It’s National Library Week (4/6-4/12)! Come and celebrate by stopping by your Los Alamos Library Branch. 📚 Open M-F 2 to...
04/07/2025

It’s National Library Week (4/6-4/12)! Come and celebrate by stopping by your Los Alamos Library Branch. 📚
Open M-F 2 to 6 & Sat 10 to 2

Address

405 Helena Street , P. O. BOX 493
Los Alamos, CA
93440

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18053441025

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