Children's Library
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Friday December 5 5:00pm - 8:00pm PST
External Event: Gamble Garden - Once Upon a Garden Family Night
Enjoy a magical holiday evening for kids and families! Get into the holiday spirit and step into a storybook world at Once Upon a Garden, where imagination comes to life. Follow this link for more ......More
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Tuesday December 9 11:00am - 11:30am PST
Family Storytime
Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Children's 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! BYOS (bring your ow......More
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Wednesday December 10 10:30am - 11:00am PST
Little Ones Storytime
Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience fo......More
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Wednesday December 10 3:30pm - 4:30pm PST
Family Craft: Snowpeople Doorhangers
Create a cheerful winter decoration with Popsicle Snowpeople Doorhangers! Using popsicle sticks, googly eyes, ribbon, and other materials, craft your own smiling snowmen to hang around your home. Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult ......More
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Saturday December 13 9:30am - 4:00pm PST
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......More
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Saturday December 13 11:00am - 2:00pm PST
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 building Preview 7 Little Big Ideas for our inaugural exhibits......More
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Sunday December 14 1:00pm - 4:00pm PST
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......More
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Thursday December 18 6:00pm - 9:00pm PST
CANCELED External Event: 3rd Thursday on California Ave
Experience live music, local eats, and shopping at 3rd Thursdays on California Avenue. Musicians will perform at different spots along the avenue, offering a chance to discover and support local businesses. Enjoy additional attractions such as photo booth and community......More
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Saturday December 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Celebrating Yalda Night
Join us to celebrate Yalda Night, the Winter Solstice. In Persian culture, this marks the longest night of the year, typically falling on December 20th or 21st. It symbolizes the end of autumn and the beginning of winter. We will present a short story about Yalda wit......More
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Wednesday December 24 5:00pm - 9:00pm PST
Early Closure: Christmas Eve
Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24. Please note: Downtown, College Terrace & Children's Library will remain closed December 24 through January 1. Our e......More
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Thursday December 25 All Day
CLOSED: Christmas
All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed Thursday, December 25 for Christmas. Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 10 a.m. Please note: Downtown, College Terrace & Children's Library will remain closed December 24 through Janu......More