Palo Alto City Library

Looking for study space to help you through winter Finals? From December 8th-December 12th, the Embarcadero Room will be open at Rinconada Library with extra study space for groups and solo scholars […]

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 […]

An extra space to help YOU with December Finals!! During December 8th- December 12 (not available Thursday December 11th), we will have the Midtown Room opened at Mitchell Park Library. […]

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! […]

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. 

Have you ever wondered what to do if a friend, coworker, or loved one was experiencing a mental health crisis? Join a 90-minute interactive session with Momentum for Health introducing Mental […]

**LAST Storytime of 2025!** Storytime break will be from Dec 14 - Jan 12Join Librarian Alicia on Saturdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park Library. Come sing, rhyme, […]

Get the first look at the new Palo Alto Museum's ideas for the inaugural exhibits, events, and experiences to open in February 2026! This is your chance to: Step inside […]

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 […]

Create a cheerful winter decoration with Popsicle Snowpeople Doorhangers! Using popsicle sticks, googly eyes, ribbon, and other materials, craft your own smiling snowmen to hang around your home. Family Craft […]