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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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 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 […]
'Tis the season for falling leaves, but have you ever inspected a leaf up close? What's it made of? Why do they change colors and fall off trees anyway? Explore these questions and more while creating leaf art in this STEAM Sunday. Through leaf rubbings we'll be able to learn about and capture the parts of a […]
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 […]
Learn more about computers in our Computer Basics Digital Skill Building Pathway. This is a beginner's course, so feel free to ask questions and follow along. In this session you will learn: What the different types of hardware are, and how to use them How to navigate the desktop What software is, and how to use applicationsDifferent common […]
