• ICYMI Movie Double Feature

    In case you missed it in theaters, you can see it at the library! Close out 2025 with a double feature of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! and The Naked Gun. Feel free to bring along an extra comfy chair and settle in for a cozy afternoon at the Rinconada Library.1:30pm The Naked Gun: […]

  • 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 January 1. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

  • 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 reception open to the public will be held on January 14, 7-8:30pm in the Teen Room.

  • Tea Kits for Adults & Teens / Kits de Té para adultos y adolescentes

    Looking to brew up a little more positivi-tea in your life? Stop by the Gilroy Library starting January 2nd to pick up a little pick-me-up: a kit featuring a small sample of tea. The tea of choice this time is Kashmiri Kahwa! Each kit contains: Two tea bagsTwo sugar packetsA brochure with information about the tea, […]

  • 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 to play or jump-in with others. Please bring your own snacks and drinks to fuel an afternoon of marathon gaming in the El Camino Room.Presented […]

  • 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 craft materials provided by the library. Once their creations are complete, toddlers can settle into their custom vehicles to enjoy a selection of short picture-book […]