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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a preview of the San Francisco Opera's upcoming performance of Dead Man Walking. Kip Cranna, Dramaturg Emeritus (Scholar in Residence) of San Francisco Opera, will deliver the talk. Dr. Cranna, who holds a PhD in musicology from Stanford University, was awarded San Francisco Opera Medal, the company's highest honor. View a YouTube video of Dean […]
Join us for a special Lemur Storytime, presented by Palo Alto City Library and Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. Come see the Junior Museum & Zoo's ring-tailed lemurs and enjoy stories and songs with our librarians! This storytime is suited for those older than 2 years, but all ages are welcome. Zoo admission is required for entry. […]
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. 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) 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. Registration is required […]
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 […]
