• Watercolors: Abstract Art

    Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: Conference Room Join local artist Kristina Eng for an approachable watercolor workshop with a focus on simple shapes and colors! Enjoy creative time to calm the mind and (re)connect with your inspired and intuitive self.   We will create small art incorporating easy steps, simple […]

  • Watercolors: Abstract Art

    Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: Conference Room Join local artist Kristina Eng for an approachable watercolor workshop with a focus on simple shapes and colors! Enjoy creative time to calm the mind and (re)connect with your inspired and intuitive self.   We will create small art incorporating easy steps, simple […]

  • Watercolors: Abstract Art

    Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: Conference Room Join local artist Kristina Eng for an approachable watercolor workshop with a focus on simple shapes and colors! Enjoy creative time to calm the mind and (re)connect with your inspired and intuitive self.   We will create small art incorporating easy steps, simple […]

  • 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. […]

  • STEM: The Adventure of Birds

    In these interactive sessions, participants will build an appreciation for native bird species. In the proceeding weeks, this program will cover the following.Session 1: Introduction to the structure of birds with the creation of paper models and drawings of birds. This session will include a short nature walk.Session 2: Introduction to bird watching with an […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Science Academy Presents: Water Strider Activity

    Join Science Academy at Bascom Library for fun, hands-on chemistry experiments for elementary and middle school kids!  This program is: Water Strider Activity. Learn about surface tension, force, density and buoyancy. Online registration required. Please register one space for each child who plans to participate. Observers may attend without registering. Recommended for ages 6-12. Held in upstairs community […]