Palo Alto City Library

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Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Children's Library! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome!  BYOS (bring your own scarf)! Some of our songs use scarves as props. Bring something […]

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation!  In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in problem […]

Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A led by […]

Looking for a place for a weekly silent writing session? Join us in Rinconada Library's spacious Embarcadero Room every Wednesday morning right after the library opens. Feel free to find a table in the library to continues writing until closing at 6 p.m. It's not necessary to register but you will receive email reminders if you do.

Our ESL (English as a Second Language) / Learn English conversation group program is a friendly and informal environment for adults (18 years old and older) to practice speaking and listening in English. It is designed for English learners who enjoy meeting friends from various ethnic backgrounds and learning conversational English in a casual setting. […]

Join us for a wintry afternoon craft! Using paper and washable fingerpaints, we will create process art snowflakes. Please dress in clothes you don’t mind getting messy. This toddler craft event is designed for children ages 1-2 and their adult companions to enjoy together.  Crafts will be available while supplies last, so please arrive on time. While […]

Join us at the library for Year of Letters, a heartwarming program where people come together to create and send greeting cards!  Whether you want to brighten someone’s day, share a special message, or simply enjoy the art of card making, this is the perfect space to express yourself.  Come craft beautiful, handmade cards, meet fellow […]

Los invitamos a participar junto a la señorita Juliana para la hora de cuentos familiares en español en la biblioteca de College Terrace.   La hora del cuento incluye una variedad de actividades como cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos. Storytime es una experiencia divertida e interactiva para toda la familia que promueve el placer de […]

Join Sandy and Kent for a family-friendly line dancing class! Exercise your brain and body and enhance your balance while dancing to a variety of international music. No partner needed and beginners welcome! You are welcome to practice before and after by checking out their special playlist for this class. This class will take place […]

Have you ever wondered what to do if a friend, coworker, or loved one was experiencing a mental health crisis? Join a 1-hour interactive session with Momentum for Health introducing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - an evidence-based training that teaches you how to recognize signs of mental health challenges, offer support, and connect people […]

Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 11:00AM for Family Storytime at Downtown Library.  Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome!Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our […]

English as a Second Language (ESL) / Learn English: Beyond the Basics is an in-person 8-week class with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms. It is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English and want to improve their pronunciation and understanding.  To register for […]

Join this special edition stream hosted in the ReBoot Room where we troubleshoot your problems using AI tools and talk about the best ways to use (and not use) them in daily life.Learn more about AI@PACL on our website or watch past AI Helpdesk streams on our YouTube channel!This is an online event and no registration is required! Please register to […]

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation!  In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in problem […]

Enjoy a magical holiday evening for kids and families! Get into the holiday spirit and step into a storybook world at Once Upon a Garden, where imagination comes to life. Follow this link for more details. Librarian Alicia will be performing a storytime at this event.

Drop in for a full day of modern board gaming at the Downtown Library! The group meets every 1st Saturday from 10-6 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 by […]

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. 

Join Librarian Alicia on Saturdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of […]

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 about the different plans that will work best for you and your family. Please register directly with Sandy at isail2@earthlink.net. Attendee limit is 10 people per […]

Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 45 minutes of sitting and/or walking meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga […]

In this workshop folks will learn how to sew a reusable lunch bag out of oilcloth. Give as a gift or keep for yourself, either way it's a fun and creative way to go green! Workshop suitable for the experienced beginner, intermediate, or advanced sewist. Knowledge of how to thread a sewing machine is required (including bobbin […]

Please join us for a holiday concert with student musicians from the Palo Alto School of Chamber Music. Students will be performing works for strings, clarinet and piano by Wolfgang Mozart, Felix Mendelssohn, Finnish clarinetist Bernhard Crusell and German composer Carl Friedrich Abel. Read more about Palo Alto School of Chamber Music on their website, www.schoolofchambermusic.com. You don't need to register, but […]

Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of […]

YEP! provides free entrepreneurship programming to high schoolers across the globe. Our mission is to create the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers by uniting university and high school students.  Participating students will get a crash course in entrepreneurship from Stanford students with experience in the start-up realm. This workshop is open to high school […]