Foothill Library

Hi Foothill Fam! Summer is upon us and we are adjusting our hours to accommodate the upcoming summer session. The library will be open with full service Monday- Thursday from 10am-2pm starting on June 30th. We look forward to seeing you then!

We at the library hope that everyone enjoys a replenishing Juneteenth holiday while also taking some time to reflect on the importance of liberation and the meaning of this celebration. See you all on Friday! #juneteenth #fhlib #foothillcollege #communitycollegelibrary #CACommunitycolleges

It's about that time again! Starting next week, Foothill Library will be having Extended Hours for Finals! At the library you can access research support via librarians, reserve group study rooms, and have a quiet and tranquil place to focus. Come visit us! And Good Luck on Finals, Owls!

Image informing people of library closure for Memorial Day.

Foothill Library will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 28th, at 8am. We look forward to seeing you then!

flyer listing dates of library workshops with QR code.

Level up your research in just 30 minutes! Learn how to find better sources, cite them right, and tackle any project with confidence. Register for our quick library workshops! with the QR code.

Graphic promoting the library's Wellbeing Guide for Mental Health Awareness Week. Includes a QR code and text that highlights resources on mindfulness, stress management, nutrition, and overall wellness.

Graphic advertising screening of "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". Screening will be held on May 8th, 2025, at 1 PM in the 3600 building.

Come join us this Thursday, May 8th, in the WLC (3600 building) at 1 PM for a special free screening of "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"! Snacks will be provided!

Flyer advertising LRC Open House on 4/29 from 12-2pm in the 3600 and 4200 building

Stop by the LRC Open House tomorrow, Tuesday, April 29 from 12–2 PM, to discover resources and services available to support you. There’ll be a fun resource scavenger hunt, prizes, light refreshments, and more! Let’s make Spring quarter a great one—hope to see everyone there!

Image of QR code with link to library Financial Literacy LibGuide.

Infographic titled "How does a tariff work?" depicting the price of a pair of shoes affected by tariff changes. https://www.britannica.com/money/trade-war-meaning

We know YOU definitely know how tariffs work, but for those other people...

Drawn to the Library, National Library Week. April 6-12, 2025. Colorful cartoon illustration of young people at the library drawing, sewing, reading together, and asking the librarian a question.

#NationalLibraryWeek kicks off today! It’s a time to celebrate the places that welcome everyone, spark curiosity, and strengthen our communities.

This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.

What draws you to the library?
ilovelibraries.org/national-lib...

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All clovers could be called shamrocks, but not all shamrocks are clovers.

“Shamrock” is a common umbrella name people have given to plants with three leaflets.

Clover is one example; wood sorrel and black medic are also sold as potted plants on St. Patrick's Day.

Shamrock | Description, Ireland, Legend, Tradition, & Species | Britannica Shamrocks are any of several species of similar-appearing trifoliate plants. Shamrocks are particularly associated with Ireland, where they are considered a national emblem, and with St. Patrick’s Day...

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Before it's over, we wanted to say Happy National Crochet Month to all of you crafty characters out there! Stop by and get "hooked" by our resources! #nationalcrochetmonth #foothillcollege #fhlibevents #fhlib #CACommunitycolleges #communitycollegelibrary

Trump Administration Calls for Elimination of Federal Agency that Funds Libraries. Photo of White House at night.

Library lovers, we need your help. A recent executive order calls for the elimination of IMLS, the only federal agency that funds libraries nationwide. Without IMLS, many of the resources and programs we love could be at risk.

📚 Learn what you can do to help: ilovelibraries.org/article/trum...

Starting next week, Foothill Library will be having Extended Hours for Finals! At the library you can access research support via librarians, reserve group study rooms, and have a quiet and tranquil place to focus. Come visit us! And Good Luck on Finals, Owls!

Happy Pi Day! Did you know that before Welsh mathematician William Jones began using the current symbol for pi in 1706, it was reffered to as “the quantity which when the diameter is multiplied by it, yields the circumference"? A change was needed! #PiDay #fhlib #CACommunitycolleges #fhlibevents

photo of bookshelf with memoirs

Stop by the library to browse our collection of memoirs—real stories of resilience, adventure, and self-discovery. Find a story that speaks to you today!

picture of tournament of books brackets.

The Tournament of Books is back for the 2025 March Madness season! Cast your vote in the library by placing a sticker on the cover of your favorite book and check in each week to see if your pick advances to the next round! The Library will host a screening of the winning book’s film adaptation!

Broadway stars make for funny allies in ‘The Prom’ Show running through March 16 at Foothill Music Theatre.

Broadway stars make for funny allies in ‘The Prom’

Knowledge will always be the love of our lives, and we simply have to spread the sentiment.

Here are some Valentines with images from our archives.

Please share with anyone who makes your heart go “pitter patter” (although medically speaking, a heartbeat should really sound more like “lub dub”).

Presidents’ Day closure flyer

Foothill Library will be closed tomorrow (2/14), and Monday (2/17). We will re-open at 8am on Tuesday (2/18). We hope you enjoy the long weekend!