• CLOSED: Christmas

    All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed Thursday, December 25 for Christmas. Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 10 a.m.Please note: Downtown, College Terrace & Children's Library will remain closed December 24 through January 1. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

  • Bookmobile Services Closed for Christmas Day

    All SCCLD locations will be CLOSED Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day. See regular library hours. The Online Library is available 24/7, including holidays and closures. Visit our website for eBooks, downloads, streaming, and more!

  • 1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính

    Free.  By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […]

  • Christmas Holiday

    Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025 Time: All Day Event Location:   The Library will be closed today in observance of Christmas.  

  • Christmas Day

    Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025 Time: All Day Event Location:

  • Family Storytime

    Storytime is a fun and interactive experience designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities.  This program promotes the joys of reading and learning for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free, with limited capacity. […]

  • English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club

    In-person at the Tully Branch Library. English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Clubs create a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English conversation skills. Club meets weekly at the library.  ADA Accommodation Requests

  • 1 on 1 Tech Assistance / Asistencia Tecnología

    Do you need to brush up your computer skills? Whether you need assistance putting together a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, or PowerPoint presentation, or receiving help submitting an online job application or other government document to learning a new online tool, our experienced and dedicated tech tutor can help! Sessions are 30 minutes and appointments […]

  • Tully Branch Citizenship Classes (In-person)

    Are you ready to begin your path towards citizenship? Join us for informational sessions that will review: the citizenship application processquestions from the citizenship teststrategies in practicing for the test The purpose of this class is for you to feel comfortable with the process of citizenship and for you to practice the skills necessary for the citizenship test. ADA […]

  • Family Storytime + Stay & Play

    Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, 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 geared […]