Palo Alto City Library

Protect yourself and your loved ones by learning your constitutional rights during interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), civil rights, and employment rights. During this information session, an attorney working with the Day Worker Center of Mountain View will provide a know your rights presentation and answer general questions. This presentation will be conducted […]

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.

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 […]

All Palo Alto City libraries will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!