• EXTERNAL Event: Palo Alto Gen-Z Hang

    Palo Alto Gen Z is invited to come hang at Mitchell Park Bowl every Wednesday in September and October from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm to chill and connect with your peers. For youth 12-25! There will be snacks!Wednesday, September 03, 2025 | 03:30 PM - 05:00 PMWednesday, September 10, 2025 | 03:30 PM - 05:00 […]

  • Hora de Cuentos en Español: Celebrate Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month!

    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 […]

  • Pageturners: Sapiens: The Birth of Humankind by Yuval N. Harari

    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 […]

  • 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), 224 pagesOctober 9: Artificial: A Love Story by Amy Kurzweil (2023), 368 pagesNovember 13: The Road by Cormac McCarthy (2024), 160 pagesDecember 11: The House […]

  • Family Storytime

    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 […]

  • Learn English: Beyond the Basics

    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 […]

  • LEGO Fridays!

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. 

  • Family Storytime

    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 […]