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October 18th: Library 2 Library Bicycle Tour
If you've enjoyed the recent posts about Mountain View Public Library's Bike Events, now is the time to attend one yourself! On October 18th, the Mountain View Public Library will join three other local libraries to host the Library 2 Library Bicycle Tour: a fun bicycle tour for library lovers, bicycle enthusiasts, and bibliophiles. It will … Continue reading October 18th: Library 2 Library Bicycle Tour
MVPL Bike Stop: Bike Fest
By the time summer rolled around, we had put together several smaller bike-related programs. We wanted to do something bigger. We decided to close our side parking lot and throw a BikeFest. We sent out a broad call to local bike organizations, inviting them to take part. We did not charge any fees to participate, … Continue reading MVPL Bike Stop: Bike Fest
MVPL Bike Stop: Bike Maintenance and Repair/Monthly Bike Clinics
Doing a basic bike repair and maintenance class seemed like kind of a no-brainer, especially in light of our installation of the Dero Fixit station. The FixIt station provided tools, now we just needed to make sure people knew how to work with them. In the process of publicizing some of our bike events, I … Continue reading MVPL Bike Stop: Bike Maintenance and Repair/Monthly Bike Clinics
MVPL Bike Stop: National Bike Month
May is National Bike month, and we decided to do it up right with a book display, two bike-focused programs (both urban skills classes), and participating in both Bike to Work day and Bike to Shop day. Book Display We purchased 26 bike-related titles, using grant money as well as a bit of our regular collection … Continue reading MVPL Bike Stop: National Bike Month
MVPL Bike Stop: How to Ditch Your Car and Shop by Bike Workshop
Editor's Note: This is the second Mountain View Public Library Bike Stop blog post focusing on the results of their Pacific Library Partnership Innovation and Technology Opportunity Grant Program. This series is written by Emily Weak, Adult Services Librarian at Mountain View Public Library. Our library received a Pacific Library Partnership Innovation and Technology Opportunity Grant … Continue reading MVPL Bike Stop: How to Ditch Your Car and Shop by Bike Workshop
The Mountain View Public Library’s Bike Stop
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a series of guest posts by Emily Weak, an Adult Services Librarian at the Mountain View Public Library. New installments will be posted every Monday. One of our City’s Council’s goals for the current two fiscal years is to make it easier for our community to access the … Continue reading The Mountain View Public Library’s Bike Stop