• 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 […]

  • Meditation with Sara

    Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara.  Welcome to all experience levels.  This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes. 

  • Family Storytime at Cupertino Library

    Join us for Family Storytime for all ages in our program room! This storytime series is suitable for all ages and will feature stories, songs, rhymes and dances, all to encourage the development of crucial early literacy skills. Parents and children will listen together, learn together, and sing together. Storytime is limited to the first 100 […]

  • Jack and the Beanstalk Holiday Puppet Show

    This holiday season, climb into a world of wonder with Jack and the Beanstalk. When Jack trades his cow for a handful of magic wishing beans, much to his mother's dismay, he sets off a chain of events that leads to a towering beanstalk reaching into the clouds. Fueled by curiosity and holiday courage, Jack […]

  • Mental Health First Aid Information Session

    Have you ever wondered what to do if a friend, coworker, or loved one was experiencing a mental health crisis? Join a 90-minute interactive session with Momentum for Health introducing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - an evidence-based training that teaches you how to recognize signs of mental health challenges, offer support, and connect people to […]

  • Family Storytime

    **LAST Storytime of 2025!** Storytime break will be from Dec 14 - Jan 12Join Librarian Alicia on Saturdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow […]

  • External Event: New Palo Alto Museum: Community Sneak Peek & Open House

    Get the first look at the new Palo Alto Museum's ideas for the inaugural exhibits, events, and experiences to open in February 2026! This is your chance to: Step inside our newly renovated 1932 landmark buildingPreview 7 Little Big Ideas for our inaugural exhibits, events, and experiencesAdd your voice, support the vision, and help bring […]

  • Fire Wise Cupertino: From Fire Maps to Community Action

    Be part of Fire Wise Cupertino, an engaging session where Cal Fire and CERT experts reveal how fire maps are made and what they mean for your safety. Discover actionable steps to prepare before wildfires strike and how to respond when they do. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and take action for a […]

  • 3-D Print Drop In

    Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Book Bubble Join us in the Book Bubble from 12 PM- 2 PM for a 3-D Print Drop In session! Kids can either design their own print in Tinkercad or select a single small item from Thingiverse that can print up within half an hour […]

  • Mindfulness Meditation

    Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 45 minutes of sitting and/or walking meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga […]