• Festival of Lights: A Diwali Celebration

    Join us at the Mitchell Park Community Center, as we celebrate Diwali! Enjoy fun activities for all ages including: Ongoing from 1-3 PM: Henna with teaching artist Rachel-Anne Palacios (Adobe Room; henna line closes at 2:30 PM!)Rangoli (chalk coloring craft outside in the Courtyard)Crafts (Decorating diyas and making lanterns in Adobe Room)All activities available while […]

  • Afternoon Crafts

    Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • 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. […]

  • 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. […]

  • External Event: FOPAL Book Sale

    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! Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto libraries.  For the safety and comfort of all participants, masks are suggested and room occupancy will be lower than usual. Please […]

  • Figure Drawing Workshop: Drawing with Time

    Join CASP artist Sang-ah Choi for "5,4,3,2,1 – Drawing with Time"In this one-hour workshop, participants will practice figure drawing with pencils in timed cycles of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 minutes. The session begins with a short demonstration on pencil line, focusing on variations in pressure and speed. Participants then take turns modeling, observing one another, […]

  • Wee Love Math

    Join us for a hands-on learning experience to bring math literacy skills to your child through fun games and activities. Our play-based activities include lots of opportunities for children to explore critical literacy and math skills. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • Math Club

    Improve your math skills and apply them through fun math-related activities!  Participants will focus on a variety of math concepts and do hands-on math activities in this weekly drop-in program. For children in grades 3-5 only.  Registration not required. Instruction on the week's concept will occur during the first 15-20 minutes, so please arrive on time. This […]

  • Rubik's Cube Club

    Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Join us in the Book Bubble for a hands-on Rubik's cube event where children ages 8 and up will learn and complete fun Rubik’s cube activities. No prior experience or materials are required for this event. Connect with others through this […]

  • Reading Buddies with Teens Reach

    Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a volunteer from Cambrian Branch Library's Teens Reach. 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 […]