• Reading Buddies

    Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our volunteers will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students […]

  • 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

  • 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 Educational Park 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! […]

  • Sanskrit for Beginners

    This beginner course will introduce Sanskrit to children.  Students will begin by learning the alphabet. For Ages 7-17. Free! 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? Are you interested in attending a series of classes that prepare you for the citizenship test? 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 […]

  • Tully: EVC ESL-502 – Listening and Speaking 1

    ESL 502 is a non-credit high-beginning level ESL course through Evergreen Valley College (EVC) designed to improve students' listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn how to pronounce basic words correctly, engage in basic communication with others, understand/use basic grammar structures, and acquire/expand basic vocabulary. Registration at Tully Branch Library. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Reading to Children

    Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning.  Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our adult volunteer. They are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in […]

  • 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!

  • Bookmobile Services Closed for Day After Thanksgiving

    All SCCLD locations will be CLOSED Friday, November 28 for the Day After Thanksgiving. See regular library hours. The Online Library is available 24/7, including holidays and closures. Visit our website for eBooks, downloads, streaming, and more!