• 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 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 […]

  • The Zebras String Quartet

    The Zebras String Quartet will be performing in the Secret Garden on Saturday, October 11, providing a lovely musical experience for patrons throughout the library to enjoy. Join us for this unique opportunity to hear them! The Zebras String Quartet is made up of four talented young musicians from Menlo Park who came together to share their joy […]

  • Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

    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 […]

  • Introduction to Python For Beginners

    Join us to learn the basics of engineering and Python programming; no prior knowledge needed! In 8-weeks, we'll cover Python fundamentals, hands-on projects, and grow our technical skills and enthusiasm for future STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning opportunities.This program is intended for 3-5th grade students. This program meets weekly on Sundays starting at 11:00 AM from September […]

  • 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! Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto libraries.  For the safety and comfort of all participants, masks are suggested and room occupancy will be lower than usual. Please […]

  • External Event: Lost Gas Stations of San Mateo County

    Join us for a lively and nostalgic presentation with former Police Chief Bruce C. Cumming and local historian and author Nicholas A. Veronico as they take us on a journey through the fascinating history of gas stations in San Mateo County. From the 1920s through the 1990s, gas stations were more than just places to […]

  • Bay Area Quiz Club

    Join the Bay Area Quiz Club for fun trivia and friendly competition!Bay Area Quiz Club (BAQC) is a volunteer run organization. We aim to have fun and enjoy quizzing in a friendly, inclusive environment. The focus of the club is to build a community around in-person quizzing in the Bay Area.Our quizzes take place from […]

  • CLOSED: Indigenous Peoples' Day

    All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed Monday, October 13 for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

  • CLOSED: Indigenous Peoples' Day

    All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed Monday, October 13 for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

  • CLOSED: Indigenous Peoples' Day

    All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed Monday, October 13 for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!