Events
Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle…

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YEP! provides free entrepreneurship programming to high schoolers across the globe. Our mission is to create the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers by uniting university and high school students.
Participating students…

Looking for study space to help you through winter Finals?
From December 8th-December 12th, the Embarcadero Room will be open at Rinconada Library with extra study space for groups and solo scholars from 3:45pm-5:45pm.Lock…

An extra space to help YOU with December Finals!!
During December 8th- December 12 (not available Thursday December 11th), we will have the Midtown Room opened at Mitchell Park Library. So lock in, get your snacks ready, and let's go!!
Monday…

Looking for study space to help you through winter Finals?
From December 8th-December 12th, the Embarcadero Room will be open at Rinconada Library with extra study space for groups and solo scholars from 3:45pm-5:45pm.Lock…

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,…

An extra space to help YOU with December Finals!!
During December 8th- December 12 (not available Thursday December 11th), we will have the Midtown Room opened at Mitchell Park Library. So lock in, get your snacks ready, and let's go!!
Monday…

- Online event
Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation.…

Looking for study space to help you through winter Finals?
From December 8th-December 12th, the Embarcadero Room will be open at Rinconada Library with extra study space for groups and solo scholars from 3:45pm-5:45pm.Lock…

An extra space to help YOU with December Finals!!
During December 8th- December 12 (not available Thursday December 11th), we will have the Midtown Room opened at Mitchell Park Library. So lock in, get your snacks ready, and let's go!!
Monday…

Looking for study space to help you through winter Finals?
From December 8th-December 12th, the Embarcadero Room will be open at Rinconada Library with extra study space for groups and solo scholars from 3:45pm-5:45pm.Lock…

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…
Looking for study space to help you through winter Finals?
From December 8th-December 12th, the Embarcadero Room will be open at Rinconada Library with extra study space for groups and solo scholars from 3:45pm-5:45pm.Lock…

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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,…

An extra space to help YOU with December Finals!!
During December 8th- December 12 (not available Thursday December 11th), we will have the Midtown Room opened at Mitchell Park Library. So lock in, get your snacks ready, and let's go!!
Monday…

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…

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.

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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 buildingPreview 7 Little Big Ideas…
Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 45 minutes of sitting and/or walking meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all…

Calling all High Schoolers!
Looking for a quiet and supportive spot to study for finals? Look no further than Rinconada Library!
On December 13 & 14 from 6-9pm, the entire library will be reserved for high school students…

