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…
Chess in Library
Our mission is to promote Chess In the Community. Chess is a game of sport, art and science. Kids can benefit from Chess significantly for their learning, critical thinking and character development. Palo Alto High…
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Join us to generate stories, created by you with the help of AI.
This workshop will be for absolute beginners and for all ages. You only need a personal computer and a desire to explore the emerging ecosystem of AI tools. Participants…
Join us to learn the basics of engineering and Python programming; no prior knowledge needed! In 8-weeks, we'll cover Python fundamentals, hands-on projects, and grow our technical skills and enthusiasm for future STEAM…
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It's time for STEAM Lab! For this month's project, we'll be making seed bombs. You can use them to plant California wildflowers for Earth Day!
This program is for children age 6-11.
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Celebrate Library Day with the SF Giants at the home game on April 7 at Oracle Park!
Support the Palo Alto City Library by purchasing a ticket through this link.
$5 of every ticket sold will be donated to Friends of the Palo…
Join Librarian Jennifer on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Rinconada 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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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…
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,…
Join us to generate stories, created by you with the help of AI.
This workshop will be for absolute beginners and for all ages. You only need a personal computer and a desire to explore the emerging ecosystem of AI tools. Participants…
- 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.…
Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Rinconada Library.
Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a…
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Our ESL (English as a Second Language) / Learn English conversation group program is a friendly and informal environment for adults (18 years old and older) to practice speaking and listening in English. It is designed for English learners…
Los invitamos a participar junto a la señorita Juliana 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…
Monthly book discussion on a graphic novel selected by the group! This program is for readers age 16 and up.
2024-2025 titles:
September 12: Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed (2024) 528 pages
October 10: On Tyranny by Timothy…
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…
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,…
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…
