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

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 eLibrary is open 24/7!

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

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 January 1. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

Early Closure: New Year's Eve

Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31. Please note: Downtown, College Terrace & Children's Library will remain closed December 24 through January 1. Our e......More

Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31. Please note: Downtown, College Terrace & Children's Library will remain closed December 24 through January 1. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

CLOSED: New Year's

All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

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

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 visit fopal.org for more information. Saturday Hours: Bargain Room 9:30am – 4pm Children’s Room 10am – 4pm Main Room 11am – 4pm Sunday Hours: All Rooms 1pm – 4pm

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

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 visit fopal.org for more information. Saturday Hours: Bargain Room 9:30am – 4pm Children’s Room 10am – 4pm Main Room 11am – 4pm Sunday Hours: All Rooms 1pm – 4pm

Bilingual Family Storytime

Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English. Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors ......More

Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English. Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs, and rhymes, including a playlist of our favorites! ¡Participa con la Señorita Juliana en la Hora Cuentos Bilingüe en la Biblioteca College Terrace! Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y actividades con movimiento en Español e Inglés. Por favor, traigan sus propios pañuelos y maracas, ya que los materiales compartidos son limitados. La Hora de Cuentos se realizará adentro o al aire libre, dependiendo del clima. ¡Síguenos en YouTube para ver más cuentos, canciones y rimas, incluyendo una lista de reproducción con nuestros favoritos!

CLOSED: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

Bilingual Family Storytime

Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English. Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors ......More

Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English. Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs, and rhymes, including a playlist of our favorites! ¡Participa con la Señorita Juliana en la Hora Cuentos Bilingüe en la Biblioteca College Terrace! Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y actividades con movimiento en Español e Inglés. Por favor, traigan sus propios pañuelos y maracas, ya que los materiales compartidos son limitados. La Hora de Cuentos se realizará adentro o al aire libre, dependiendo del clima. ¡Síguenos en YouTube para ver más cuentos, canciones y rimas, incluyendo una lista de reproducción con nuestros favoritos!

Lunar New Year Celebration! (欢庆春节)

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Palo Alto City Library! Join us for a fun-filled event on Sunday, January 25 from 2:30-4:30pm as we ring in the Year of the Firehorse. Performers will start at 3:00pm, include: ......More

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Palo Alto City Library! Join us for a fun-filled event on Sunday, January 25 from 2:30-4:30pm as we ring in the Year of the Firehorse. Performers will start at 3:00pm, include: Cornerstone School Stanford's Mua Lac Hong Palo Alto High School's Kpop Dance Club (PALYCE) Joyous Lion Dance Troupe Outreach table: ICAN (International Children Assistance Network) This event also includes crafts, along with our very Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo friends, and light snacks. Ideal for children 3-11 and their families, but all are welcome. **Due to limited space availability, seating is offered at a first some, first served basis. Please plan accordingly for parking.** This event will be held in the El Palo Alto Room of the Mitchell Park Community Center.

Bilingual Family Storytime

Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English. Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors ......More

Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English. Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs, and rhymes, including a playlist of our favorites! ¡Participa con la Señorita Juliana en la Hora Cuentos Bilingüe en la Biblioteca College Terrace! Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y actividades con movimiento en Español e Inglés. Por favor, traigan sus propios pañuelos y maracas, ya que los materiales compartidos son limitados. La Hora de Cuentos se realizará adentro o al aire libre, dependiendo del clima. ¡Síguenos en YouTube para ver más cuentos, canciones y rimas, incluyendo una lista de reproducción con nuestros favoritos!