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Foothill College Library The Library is a student-focused place offering access to information resources, services, and instruction.

The Library offers a rich collection of information resources in print and online to support the college’s curriculum in basic skills, transfer, and career/workforce preparation. Resources include approximately 90,000 books, 200 print periodical subscriptions, 325 DVDs (housed in the Media Center), and a reserve collection of high-demand textbooks. The Library is also the gateway to e-books, online encyclopedias, thousands of periodicals in a variety of databases, art images, streaming educational videos, and NoodleBib, a citation assistance and instruction tool.

Hi Foothill College Community! The Foothill Library will be closed throughout our Spring Break (March 28-April 5, 2026) ...
03/23/2026

Hi Foothill College Community! The Foothill Library will be closed throughout our Spring Break (March 28-April 5, 2026) but we can't wait to serve you when you get back on Monday, April 6th at 8am! We hope you have a fun and safe Spring break!

As you prepare for finals, please note library hours have been extended! Librarians will be standing by in person and on...
03/10/2026

As you prepare for finals, please note library hours have been extended! Librarians will be standing by in person and online for last-minute research questions and help citing sources. Circulation staff will be available to check out any materials you may need (except on Friday March 20 when the Circulation Desk is closed for Classified Professional Development Day. There will no checkout of items such as textbooks, calculators, laptops at this time).

📣 Announcement 📣 The Circulation Desk will be closed on Friday, March 20 due to a Classified Staff Professional Developm...
03/05/2026

📣 Announcement 📣 The Circulation Desk will be closed on Friday, March 20 due to a Classified Staff Professional Development Day. If you need to check out items (e.g., books, textbooks, calculators, or computers), please plan to do so by Thursday, March 19, or visit us Monday, March 23, when Circulation services resume. The library will still remain open for studying, and librarians will be available for research consultations.

In observance of Presidents' Day the Foothill Library will be closed on Friday, Feb. 13, and Monday, Feb. 16. We look fo...
02/05/2026

In observance of Presidents' Day the Foothill Library will be closed on Friday, Feb. 13, and Monday, Feb. 16. We look forward to re-opening on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 8am. We hope you enjoy your long weekend! 🌠

Please join us on January 20, 2026 from 11am-1pm for our Learning Resource Center (LRC) Open House! This will be a great...
01/15/2026

Please join us on January 20, 2026 from 11am-1pm for our Learning Resource Center (LRC) Open House! This will be a great time and opportunity to learn more about Tutoring and Library resources and services, Pass the Torch Study Teams, and much more! We will be having a raffle with prizes and light refreshments 😊 We are located in Buildings 3500 and Building 3600. We look forward to seeing you there!!

Have a great winter break!☃️See you soon 🦉
12/09/2025

Have a great winter break!☃️
See you soon 🦉

Starting next week, Foothill Library will be having Extended Hours for Finals! We will be open from 8 am to 8 pm Monday,...
11/25/2025

Starting next week, Foothill Library will be having Extended Hours for Finals! We will be open from 8 am to 8 pm Monday, December 1st through Thursday, December 4th, and Monday, December 8th through Wednesday, December 10th. We will also be open from 9 am to 3 pm on Friday, December 5th. 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!

It's Movember again, which means it's time to raise awareness for men's health issues like testicular cancer, prostate c...
11/10/2025

It's Movember again, which means it's time to raise awareness for men's health issues like testicular cancer, prostate cancer, and mental health. You can show support financially by donating to a number of causes, or just by growing a mustache for the month! Scan the QR codes for Mo' info!

In observance of Veterans Day the Foothill Library will be closed tomorrow, November 11th. We will re-open Wednesday, No...
11/10/2025

In observance of Veterans Day the Foothill Library will be closed tomorrow, November 11th. We will re-open Wednesday, November 12th, at 8am. We look forward to seeing you then!

Happy National Dictionary Day! Today we’re celebrating our favorite tool for curiosity...the dictionary! From “serendipi...
10/16/2025

Happy National Dictionary Day!
Today we’re celebrating our favorite tool for curiosity...the dictionary! From “serendipity” to “sus,” words evolve right alongside us. Stop by the library (or open your favorite online dictionary) and explore a new word that inspires you.

Hi Foothill Fam! Summer is upon us and we are adjusting our hours to accommodate the upcoming summer session. The librar...
06/25/2025

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!

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12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA
94022

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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+16509497611

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