Family Storytime: Celebrate Halloween!

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 welcome! Make sure to follow us on ......More

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 welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Saturday Board Games Day

Drop in for a full day of modern board gaming at the Downtown Library! The group meets every 1st Saturday from 10-6 PM.  Attendees can bring their own games to play or jump-in with others. Please bring your own snacks and drinks to fuel an afternoon of marathon gaming......More

Drop in for a full day of modern board gaming at the Downtown Library! The group meets every 1st Saturday from 10-6 PM.  Attendees can bring their own games to play or jump-in with others. Please bring your own snacks and drinks to fuel an afternoon of marathon gaming in the El Camino Room. Presented by The Bay Area Boardgames Meetup Group. Masks are not required in the Palo Alto Libraries, but are recommended. 

LEGO Tuesdays!

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!

Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent

Join Sandy and Kent for a family-friendly line dancing class! Exercise your brain and body and enhance your balance while dancing to a va......More

Join Sandy and Kent for a family-friendly line dancing class! Exercise your brain and body and enhance your balance while dancing to a variety of international music. No partner needed and beginners welcome! You are welcome to practice before and after by checking out their special playlist for this class. This class will take place in the Mitchell Park Bowl. (In the event of rain, the class will move to the Midtown Room inside the Mitchell Park Library.) Sandy and Kent have taught line dancing throughout the Bay Area for ten years. Learn more about them on their YouTube channel. Registration is not required. If you register, you will get an email reminder for the program including a link to the class playlist to practice.

Family Storytime: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

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 welcome! Make sure to follow us on ......More

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 welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Second Saturday @ Gamble Garden

Join us for storytime at Gamble Garden! More info here: Gamble Garden Second Saturday Storytime

Festival of Lights: A Diwali Celebration

Join us at the Mitchell Park Community Center, as we celebrate Diwali! Enjoy fun activities for all ages including: Ongoing from 1-3 PM: Henna with teaching artist Rachel-Anne Palacios (Adobe Room; henna line closes at 2:30 PM!) Rangoli (chalk coloring craft out......More

Join us at the Mitchell Park Community Center, as we celebrate Diwali! Enjoy fun activities for all ages including: Ongoing from 1-3 PM: Henna with teaching artist Rachel-Anne Palacios (Adobe Room; henna line closes at 2:30 PM!) Rangoli (chalk coloring craft outside in the Courtyard) Crafts (Decorating diyas and making lanterns in Adobe Room) All activities available while supplies last! Performance from [time TBD] in El Palo Alto Room:  Experience the Festival Lights through Indian classical dance, storytelling, music, and hands-on learning with Laya Arts Collective. Perfect for families and audiences of all ages—come learn, move, and celebrate! Rachel-Anne Palacios is an Afro-Chicana Oakland native, multi-cultural arts educator, and self-taught folk artist. She has been teaching art workshops and classes at Bay Area schools and libraries for over a decade and a half and her lessons and projects are inspired by indigenous cultures and traditional art from around the world. Laya Arts Collective, founded by award-winning artist Priya Narayana, is dedicated to sharing Indian classical dance and culture with diverse communities. Through performances, residencies, and educational programs, Laya Arts Collective inspires audiences with storytelling, rhythm, and movement that connect tradition to the present day. 

CLOSED: Veterans Day

All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

LEGO Tuesdays!

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!

Family Storytime

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 welcome! Make sure to follow us on ......More

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 welcome! 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 Tuesdays!

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!