Events
Looking for a place for a weekly silent writing session? Join us in Rinconada Library's spacious Embarcadero Room every Wednesday morning right after the library opens. Feel free to find a table in the library to continue writing until…
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…
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes!
How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Mitchell Park button near the top of the page. Otherwise,…
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes!
How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Mitchell Park button near the top of the page. Otherwise,…- Online event
Get ready for the SAT with a free workshop series led by Brian Stewart, author of Barron’s SAT/ACT prep books. The SAT Prep series breaks the test into clear, manageable steps and shows you the strategies top scorers use.
Join one session…
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Create a magical horse on cardstock paper using yarn, buttons, washi tape, and other supplies!
Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available…
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.…
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Next Chapter Book Club is a welcoming space for fourth and fifth graders to explore great stories, spark their imaginations, and make new friends. Each month, we dive into an age-appropriate book and bring it to life through…
Do you know if your story hooks readers in the first line, first pages, or first chapter? If it doesn’t, it risks being set aside. In this Writers Helping Writers presentation, Story Coach Eva Barrows reveals how to write openings that grab…
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Silicon Valley Reads invites you to join us for a free, inspiring evening with the authors from all three of our selected titles for adults at the Visual & Performing Arts Center at De Anza College in Cupertino. The kickoff event will…
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One grain at a time, we’ll dive into three dishes—and the stories, traditions, and connections they carry through family and community.Register for the FREE livestreamJoin KQED Live for an evening highlighting how rice weaves through…
Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 11:00AM for Family Storytime at Downtown Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are…
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Our ESL (English as a Second Language) / Learn English conversation group is a friendly informal environment for adults (18 years and older) to practice listening to and speaking English. It is ideal for English learners who enjoy making…
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,…
Meditation with Sara
CanceledJoin 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.
Join us on Saturdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park 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!
Make sure to…
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…
Join us for Tai Chi sessions 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, gentle…
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The Zine Crew is excited to invite you to our all-ages zine workshop and swap! We invite you to join us on Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 at the Rinconda Library in the Embarcadero Room.
Activities include a mini-zine demo, time to create your…
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All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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