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  • Graphic Novel Book Club

    Monthly book discussion on a graphic novel selected by the group! This program is for readers age 16 and up. 2025-2026 titles: September 11: Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud (1994), […]

  • External Event: FOPAL Book Sale

    Don't miss this month's Friends of the Palo Alto Library Book Sale! There will be three rooms with over 70,000 books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, etc., new & gently used, all sorted, very reasonably priced! […]

  • 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. 

  • Chinese Calligraphy with Jojo Liu

    Join us for a class in Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu.Chinese calligraphy is one of the most traditional art forms in the world and is truly representative of Eastern art […]

  • Mindfulness Meditation

    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 […]

  • Open Sewing Studio

    Do you have a sewing project but need the equipment and space? Are you interested in learning about the basics of a sewing machine? Open Sewing Studio is a space for […]

  • Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

    Join us for Tai Chi sessions 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 […]

  • Zine Workshop and Swap

    The Zine Crew is excited to invite you to our all-ages zine workshop and swap! We invite you to join us on Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 at the Rinconda Library […]

  • CLOSED: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Our eLibrary is open 24/7!