Events
Join bay area multicultural artist Rachel-Anne Palacios in making model magic alebrijes!
Alebrijes are Mexican spirit animals with the physical features of one or more real or imaginary animals.
One of the most famous crafts in Mexico,…
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Join us for a discussion with internationally acclaimed novelist Andrey Kurkov about his most recent book, Diary of An Invasion. "As horrific as Russia’s war on Ukraine has been, Kurkov’s point of view is…
Join us for an Artist Talk with Palo Alto artist Chandrika Marla. She will speak about growing up in India, her background in design, and how she evolved as an abstract artist.
Find more info about the artist here.
In addition to weekly Vintage Media Lab appointments on Wednesday and Thursdays, we now have more lab time available on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Please note these sessions are available by appointment only.
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Visit our redesign computer lab at Mitchell Park Library and try out the new Sony Playstation VR2 headset in this 1-hour long, appointment only demo session with expert library staff.
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Join Librarian Alicia 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!
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Join the Library as we welcome financial wellness instructor Brad Hamada of the Heartland Institute of Financial Education back for a series workshop on financial health and wellness! This series is an in-person workshop bringing back…
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In addition to weekly Vintage Media Lab appointments on Wednesday and Thursdays, we now have more lab time available on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Please note these sessions are available by appointment only.
How to Access …Registration requiredRegister for eventIn observance of Juneteenth, join us in viewing "Take This Hammer," a documentary made in 1963 featuring author James Baldwin talking to African Americans in San Francisco. From PBS' American Masters Collection describes this…
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 TaiChi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle…
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Our ESL (English as a Second Language) conversation group program offers a friendly and informal environment for adults over 18 years of age to practice speaking and listening in English. It is designed for ESL learners who enjoy meeting…
Registration closes June 20 at 11:00pm (25 spots remaining)Register for event
Join Cubberley Artist Adrienne Defendi in the Secret Garden for a cyanotype workshop. Participants will use special paper and liquid, along with the sun, and items found in nature, to create beautiful images!
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Registration closes June 20 at 12:00am (5 spots remaining)Register for event
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Hello history lovers! Tune in to “Palo Alto in 60 seconds”, a podcast series by passionate Gunn student and historian Abhivir Iyer in collaboration with the Palo Alto City Library.
This series brings to life the history of the…
Do you want to make a balloon animal? Join high school student and balloon artist, Leo, as he shares his story of becoming a balloon artist! Leo will teach us the basics of the art of balloon knotting, bending and twisting! In…
Registration opens June 1 at 12:00am
Join us for Sensory Storytime!Sensory Storytime is a fun, interactive, educational storytime designed exclusively for young children with autism or sensory processing differences, we will engage the senses through music, movement, stories,…
Registration closes June 1 at 3:00pm (4 spots remaining)Register for event
In addition to weekly Vintage Media Lab appointments on Wednesday and Thursdays, we now have more lab time available on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Please note these sessions are available by appointment only.
How to Access …Registration requiredRegister for eventVisit our redesign computer lab at Mitchell Park Library and try out the new Sony Playstation VR2 headset in this 1-hour long, appointment only demo session with expert library staff.
Register in advance to secure your spot…
Registration requiredRegister for eventJoin Librarian Alicia 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!
…Join us to sew your own bucket hat & decorate it with embroidery! Learn how to use a sewing machine, cut out pattern pieces, & create your own cute & practical sun hat! Supplies will be provided, including embroidery floss, with which to…
Registration opens June 10 at 8:00am
In addition to weekly Vintage Media Lab appointments on Wednesday and Thursdays, we now have more lab time available on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Please note these sessions are available by appointment only.
How to Access …Registration requiredRegister for event