Palo Alto City Library

All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

The Brown Bag Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday and reads a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. To receive the Zoom link by email, please register for the event. You will receive the Zoom link the day before or the day of the event.Our 2025 selections: January - Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame […]

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 […]

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. 10-10:15: Check in with other writers.10:15-11:45 a.m.: Settle in for 90 minutes of silent writing in a large, light-filled comfortable room.11:45 a.m.-noon: Wrap up the session. Feel free to […]

Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is […]

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. […]

Transform pinecones into delightful animal companions by adorning them with felt, googly eyes, colorful paper, and other materials. This fun activity lets you create a forest friend to play with and enjoy. Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies last, so […]

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 […]

Palo Alto Pageturners meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month in the Embarcadero Room. We vote on books to read and sometimes invite local authors to discuss their books. You don't have to register, but you will receive a reminder email if you register. Here's our reading list for 2025: Me for You by […]