Hora de Cuentos en Español

Los invitamos a participar junto a la señorita Juliana los sábados por la tarde para la hora de cuentos familiares en español en la biblioteca de College Terrace.   La hora del cuento incluye una variedad de actividades como cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos. St......More

Los invitamos a participar junto a la señorita Juliana los sábados por la tarde para la hora de cuentos familiares en español en la biblioteca de College Terrace.   La hora del cuento incluye una variedad de actividades como cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos. Storytime es una experiencia divertida e interactiva para toda la familia que promueve el placer de leer y aprender para todas las edades. Este programa familiar se ofrece en español y está abierto a todas las personas interesadas en aprender nuevos idiomas.  Por favor traiga sus propias bufandas y maracas. La biblioteca no proporciona útiles compartidos en este momento. Esta hora de cuentos es un programa en el interior/exterior de la biblioteca. El uso del espacio exterior depende del clima.  ¡Asegúrate de seguirnos en YouTube para ver más historias, canciones y rimas, incluyendo una lista de reproducción de todas nuestras canciones favoritas para cantar -------------------------------- Join Senorita Juliana on Saturday afternoons for Family Storytime en Español at College Terrace Library.  Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movements. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This family-friendly program is hosted in Spanish and open to all including native speakers and those interested in learning new languages.  Please bring your own scarves and shakers. The library is not providing shared supplies at this time.  This storytime is an indoor/outdoor program.  Use of outdoor space is weather dependent. Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

LEGO Fridays!

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation!  In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early ......More

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation!  In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in problem solving, teamwork, self-confidence, and creativity!

Hora de Cuentos en Español

Los invitamos a participar junto a la señorita Juliana los sábados por la tarde para la hora de cuentos familiares en español en la biblioteca de College Terrace.   La hora del cuento incluye una variedad de actividades como cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos. St......More

Los invitamos a participar junto a la señorita Juliana los sábados por la tarde para la hora de cuentos familiares en español en la biblioteca de College Terrace.   La hora del cuento incluye una variedad de actividades como cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos. Storytime es una experiencia divertida e interactiva para toda la familia que promueve el placer de leer y aprender para todas las edades. Este programa familiar se ofrece en español y está abierto a todas las personas interesadas en aprender nuevos idiomas.  Por favor traiga sus propias bufandas y maracas. La biblioteca no proporciona útiles compartidos en este momento. Esta hora de cuentos es un programa en el interior/exterior de la biblioteca. El uso del espacio exterior depende del clima.  ¡Asegúrate de seguirnos en YouTube para ver más historias, canciones y rimas, incluyendo una lista de reproducción de todas nuestras canciones favoritas para cantar -------------------------------- Join Senorita Juliana on Saturday afternoons for Family Storytime en Español at College Terrace Library.  Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movements. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This family-friendly program is hosted in Spanish and open to all including native speakers and those interested in learning new languages.  Please bring your own scarves and shakers. The library is not providing shared supplies at this time.  This storytime is an indoor/outdoor program.  Use of outdoor space is weather dependent. Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

CLOSED: Memorial Day

All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

Finals Study Space for Teens!

Join us for some extra study space and snacks during finals week at Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries!  We have snacks and supplies availble during the following hours (while supplies last): Mitchell Park Midtown Room: - Tuesday, May 28th, 3-9pm - Wednesday, M......More

Join us for some extra study space and snacks during finals week at Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries!  We have snacks and supplies availble during the following hours (while supplies last): Mitchell Park Midtown Room: - Tuesday, May 28th, 3-9pm - Wednesday, May 29th, 3-9pm Rinconada Embarcdero Room: PLEASE NOTE: RINCONADA WILL CLOSE AT 6PM on these dates - Tuesday, May 28th, 4:30-6pm - Wednesday, May 29th, 3-6pm 

LEGO Fridays!

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation!  In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early ......More

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation!  In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in problem solving, teamwork, self-confidence, and creativity!

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 11am – 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 11am – 4pm

Brown Bag Book Club

The Brown Bag Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday and reads a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. To receive the Zoom link by email, please register for the event. You will receive the Zoom link the day before or the day of the event. Our 2024 selections: ......More

The Brown Bag Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday and reads a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. To receive the Zoom link by email, please register for the event. You will receive the Zoom link the day before or the day of the event. Our 2024 selections: January - Klara and the Sun February - Lincoln in the Bardo March - Light Pirate (a Silicon Valley Reads selection) April - The Reading List May - Symphony of Secrets June - Pineapple Street July - Lincoln Highway August - Lessons in Chemistry September - The Secret History October - Infinite Country November - Deacon King Kong December - Small Things Like These