• Pageturners: My Friends by Fredrik Backman

    Palo Alto Pageturners meets on the second Thursday of the month in the Embarcadero Room. At the end of each year, we suggest and vote on books to read and sometimes invite local authors to discuss their books.  You don't have to register, but you will receive a reminder email if you register. Here's our […]

  • Reading Buddies at Cupertino Library

    Buddy up with a furry friend and read aloud from your favorite book! Practice your reading skills and build up your self-confidence reading to a patient and furry listener.  This program is for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. Parents are asked to remain in the library during the 20-minute program. Registration opens the 3rd Monday of the month. Children […]

  • Graphic Novel Book Club

    Monthly book discussion on a graphic novel selected by the group! This program is for readers age 16 and up. 2025-2026 titles: September 11: Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud (1994), 224 pagesOctober 9: Artificial: A Love Story by Amy Kurzweil (2023), 368 pagesNovember 13: The Road by Cormac McCarthy (2024), 160 pagesDecember 11: The House […]

  • Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library

    Starting Time: 2:30 pmEnding Time: 4:00 pmCommunity Room 201A  On the first Friday of each month we will meet in Room 201B Cupertino Library Knit Alongs continue in 2026!.  All adult knitters and crocheters are welcome. No registration or sign up required.  We're always happy to meet someone new, so please feel free to join us.  Meet […]

  • Pages and Paws Reading Buddy

    Date: Friday, January 9, 2026 Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room Therapy reading dogs provide a comforting presence for children as they navigate the exciting realm of books. This initiative aims to build confidence, enhance literacy skills and instill a lifelong love for reading. Therapy dogs plan to visit on the […]

  • Create CU: Monoprints Using Ink and Watercolor

    Monoprints Using Ink and WatercolorLearn how to make one-of-a-kind monoprints by tracing over an image and then using watercolor to make your image pop.Room 201B | 7-8:30pm Online registration Opens Friday, December 19 at 10am. All Materials and Instruction provided This program is for adults 18+ Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library

  • 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. 

  • Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

    Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Presenter: Allen Buchinski Location: Online Registration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event.  Winter is the best time to prune fruit trees because they’re dormant and you can see the tree structure. Proper pruning timing […]

  • Chinese Calligraphy with Jojo Liu

    Join us for a class in Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu.Chinese calligraphy is one of the most traditional art forms in the world and is truly representative of Eastern art and culture. Teacher Jojo Liu's grandfather inspired and taught her to practice Chinese calligraphy from a young age.  A current board member for the San […]