• Early Closure: New Year’s Eve

    Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31. Please note: Downtown, College Terrace & Children's Library will remain closed December 24 through […]

  • CLOSED: New Year’s

    All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

  • New Year's Day

    Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Time: All Day Event Location:

  • New Year's Day Holiday

    Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Time: All Day Event Location:   The Library will be closed today in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.  

  • Paintings Exhibit

    Eileen Logsdon Bugée, a Los Altos resident, creates paintings in acrylic, watercolor, and gouache. Her work will be on display at the Los Altos Library for the month of January.  A […]

  • Saturday Board Games Day

    Drop in for a full day of modern board gaming at the Downtown Library! The group meets every 1st Saturday from 10 AM–6 PM.  Attendees can bring their own games […]

  • Meditation with Sara

    Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara.  Welcome to all experience levels.  This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes. 

  • Toddler Drive In

    Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Little ones will design and decorate their very own “car” using cardboard boxes and […]

  • Medicare Mysteries Solved!

    Are you getting ready to apply for Medicare and are confused by the different plans to choose from? Join Sandra Karol, MS, RDMS, RVT, for a monthly workshop and learn more […]