• Mindfulness Meditation (Online)

    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 […]

  • Shut Up & Write!

    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 […]

  • Little Ones Storytime

    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 […]

  • Learn English: Online Conversation Group

    Our ESL (English as a Second Language) / Learn English 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Year of Letters: Celebrate Connection Through Greeting Cards

    Join us at the library for Year of Letters, a heartwarming program where people come together to create and send greeting cards!  Whether you want to brighten someone’s day, share a special message, or simply enjoy the art of card making, this is the perfect space to express yourself.  Come craft beautiful, handmade cards, meet fellow […]

  • Hora de Cuentos en Español

    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 […]

  • LOCATION CHANGE: Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent

    **Due to expected hot weather, the September 4 line dancing class will take place indoors in the El Palo Alto Room at the Mitchell Community Center (next door to the Library).**Join Sandy and Kent for a family-friendly line dancing class! Exercise your brain and body and enhance your balance while dancing to a variety of international music. […]

  • Financial Health and Wellness: Social Security

    Join the Library as we welcome financial wellness instructor Brad Hamada of the Heartland Institute of Financial Education back for a series workshop on financial health and wellness!Registration opens two weeks before the event date and is preferred for each individual session to adequately accommodate seating. Optimizing Your Social Security BenefitsWith Social Security, the sheer volume […]

  • 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 […]