• Afternoon Crafts – Grab & Go

    Take home our weekly Grab-&-Go craft project. These are simple projects that are easy but rewarding to make.  We include instructions and materials for you.  Scissors, glue, tape, and coloring supplies are not provided. Free. No registration required. While supplies last. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • CLOSED: Thanksgiving

    All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025 Time: All Day Event Location:

  • Thanksgiving Day Holiday

    Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025 Time: All Day Event Location:   The Library will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving Day.  

  • Tech Mentor

    Need help printing or using Word and Excel? Want to set up an email account? Need ideas on tech security? Questions on accessing SJPL eResources? From the basics to somewhat beyond, volunteer tech mentors are here to help with thoughtful advice and problem-solving. We will do our best to assist you with your tech dilemmas. […]

  • Family Storytime

    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 […]

  • ESL Classes with Evergreen Valley College (EVC) – ESL 501: Reading & Writing 1

    Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Edenvale Branch Library Family Learning Center, in collaboration with Evergreen Valley College (EVC), offers you the opportunity to register today! This beginning non-credit ESL course is FREE! ESL […]

  • STEM Club

    Drop in every Thursday morning for a fun and educational new STEM adventure!  Intended for ages 6-10.Free. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Family Storytime

    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 […]

  • Bilingual Family Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos & Stay and Play

    Bilingual Family storytime is geared for a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. After Storytime concludes, families are invited to Stay & Play! For 30 minutes after storytime, special, age-appropriate toys will be available to keep the fun going. Storytime 11:00 - […]