Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

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 movement.  Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi ......More

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 movement.  Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014. This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.

Family Storytime

Join Librarian Rebecca on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM 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 welcome! Make sure to follow us on ......More

Join Librarian Rebecca on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM 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 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!

Drop in Tech Help

Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby ......More

Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby and/or Hoopla Accessing library databases and services Downloading and streaming content Navigating the City of Palo Alto Library website Downloading and using the new PACL app Wi-Fi connection Printing Creating an email account Basic computer skills Installing and using common apps And more…. * Unfortunately, helping you fix damaged hardware or software is not within our scope. Registration is encouraged but not required. Please be aware that space and time are limited, help is given on a first come, first served basis and registrants will be given priority. Please bring any devices you use, make sure they are charged, and have your necessary passwords. We look forward to helping you.

ICYMI Movie Night

Join us for a free screening of a recently released movie you may have missed in theaters. Best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are about to have One of Them Days (R) w......More

Join us for a free screening of a recently released movie you may have missed in theaters. Best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are about to have One of Them Days (R) when they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money. The duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact. Feel free to bring along an extra comfy chair and settle in for a hilarious evening at the Rinconada Library.

Meditation with Sara

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. 

Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

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 movement.  Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi ......More

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 movement.  Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014. This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.

Family Storytime

Join Librarian Rebecca on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM 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 welcome! Make sure to follow us on ......More

Join Librarian Rebecca on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM 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 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!

Drop in Tech Help

Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby ......More

Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby and/or Hoopla Accessing library databases and services Downloading and streaming content Navigating the City of Palo Alto Library website Downloading and using the new PACL app Wi-Fi connection Printing Creating an email account Basic computer skills Installing and using common apps And more…. * Unfortunately, helping you fix damaged hardware or software is not within our scope. Registration is encouraged but not required. Please be aware that space and time are limited, help is given on a first come, first served basis and registrants will be given priority. Please bring any devices you use, make sure they are charged, and have your necessary passwords. We look forward to helping you.

Year of Letters: Celebrate Connection Through Greeting Cards

Join us at the library for Year of Letters, a heartwarming program where people come together to create and send greeting cards!  Whether you want to brighten someone’s day, share a special message, or simply enjoy the art of card making, this is the perfect space to e......More

Join us at the library for Year of Letters, a heartwarming program where people come together to create and send greeting cards!  Whether you want to brighten someone’s day, share a special message, or simply enjoy the art of card making, this is the perfect space to express yourself.  Come craft beautiful, handmade cards, meet fellow card makers, and celebrate the timeless joy of thoughtful communication.  No experience needed, we'll have all the supplies on hand, just bring your creativity and a warm heart!  Drop by and be part of a year filled with kindness, connection, and handwritten love.  Let’s make every letter count!

CANCELED: Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent

**There is no line dancing class in April. The class returns on May 7.** Join Sandy and Kent for a family-friendly line dancing class! E......More

**There is no line dancing class in April. The class returns on May 7.** 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.

Meditation with Sara

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. 

Rinconada Book Fair: Small Publishing in a Big Universe

Join us for an afternoon of author presentations—from nonfiction and fiction writers to poets. Participants will have tablespace to display and sell their books, as well as the opportunity to connect with practicing and aspiring writers to discuss their craft. Whether ......More

Join us for an afternoon of author presentations—from nonfiction and fiction writers to poets. Participants will have tablespace to display and sell their books, as well as the opportunity to connect with practicing and aspiring writers to discuss their craft. Whether you’re a reader, writer, or simply a lover of books, this event offers the perfect opportunity to discover new voices, gain insights into writing and publishing, and celebrate local literary talent. (You don't have to register but doing so means you'll receive a reminder email the day before.)  Noon: Publishers' presentations Steven Radecki, Paper Angel Press. "Small Publishing in a Big Universe." Mike Karpa, Mumblers Press. "What Doesn't Work, and What Also Doesn't Work: Building a Marketing Presence from Scratch." Pierre Bedard, Ennui Press. "Living Writing." 1 p.m. Panel discussion lead by Story Coach and Editor Eva Barrows with these authors to discuss "The shape of a story: How writers choose the right form." Danièle Archambault (Smiling Through the Mask and A Year Without a Drink) Hilary King (Stitched On Me) Bruce Overby (The Cyclone Release) Rajesh C. Oza (Double Play on the Red Line) 1:35 p.m. Presentations: Geri Spieler (Housewife Assassin) "Getting the Facts Right." Linda Ulleseit (The Aloha Spirit) "Writing Your Family History." Dr. Mari Chikvaidze (The Imposter) "The Imposter: Finding Identity Across Borders and Within."  2:35 p.m. Panel discussion lead by Small Publishing in a Big Universe podcast host Vanessa MacLaren-Wray with these authors to discuss "When roads diverge: choosing your path to book publication." Kate Adams (You Spoke Prose, I Heard Poetry) Carole Bumpus (Savoring the Olde Ways series) Joan Gelfand (Outside Voices: A Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution) Geri Spieler (Housewife Assassin) 3:05 p.m. Author presentations Patty McGuigan (Beyond Widow) "Patty1.0. Patty 2.0. Patty 3.0: Writing as the catalyst for dealing with life's changes." Vanessa MacLaren-Wray "Preparing Your Manuscript for Submission." Christabel Choi (Rice Paper Window) "From Normal to Book. Writing in a Revolution." Also participating are: Mary Beth Numbers, children's book author Aunt Lute Books, an intersectional, feminist press Register here to be added to the waitlist.

Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

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 movement.  Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi ......More

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 movement.  Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014. This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.

Family Storytime

Join Librarian Rebecca on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM 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 welcome! Make sure to follow us on ......More

Join Librarian Rebecca on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM 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 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!

Drop in Tech Help

Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby ......More

Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby and/or Hoopla Accessing library databases and services Downloading and streaming content Navigating the City of Palo Alto Library website Downloading and using the new PACL app Wi-Fi connection Printing Creating an email account Basic computer skills Installing and using common apps And more…. * Unfortunately, helping you fix damaged hardware or software is not within our scope. Registration is encouraged but not required. Please be aware that space and time are limited, help is given on a first come, first served basis and registrants will be given priority. Please bring any devices you use, make sure they are charged, and have your necessary passwords. We look forward to helping you.

Pageturners: Trespassers at the Golden Gate by Gary Krist

Palo Alto Pageturners meets on the second Thursday of the month in the Embarcadero Room. At the end of each year, we suggest ......More

Palo Alto Pageturners meets on the second Thursday of the month in the Embarcadero Room. At the end of each year, we suggest and vote on books to read and sometimes invite local authors to discuss their books.  You don't have to register, but you will receive a reminder email if you register. Here's our reading list for 2026: My Friends by Fredrik Bachman - January The Wager: A Tale of a Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann - February South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami - March Trespassers at the Golden Gate: A True Account of Love, Murder, and Madness in Gilded-Age San Francisco by Gary Krist - April The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui - May The Wedding People by Alison Espach - June Unlikely Animals: A Novel by Annie Hartnett - July Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe  - August The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon - September We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida - October What We Can Know by Ian McEwan - November The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon - December Sign up for the library newsletter and never miss another program!

External Event: FOPAL Book Sale

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 Palo Alto libraries.  For the safety and comfort......More

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 Palo Alto libraries.  For the safety and comfort of all participants, masks are suggested and room occupancy will be lower than usual. Please visit fopal.org for more information. Saturday Hours: Bargain Room 9:30am – 4pm Children’s Room 10am – 4pm Main Room 11am – 4pm Sunday Hours: All Rooms 1pm – 4pm

Meditation with Sara

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. 

Seed Swap

Kick-start the growing season by joining us for a Seed Swap. Meet your fellow gardeners, chat about the upcoming season, share your favorite varieties and find new ones to try. How it Works: Participants can bring seeds saved from their previous year's garden or left......More

Kick-start the growing season by joining us for a Seed Swap. Meet your fellow gardeners, chat about the upcoming season, share your favorite varieties and find new ones to try. How it Works: Participants can bring seeds saved from their previous year's garden or leftover purchased seeds. Bring them in bulk or pre-package them-your choice. We will have small bins available to organize seeds by types (vegetables, flowers, herbs etc.). Then participants can look through the seeds and take what they would like to try. Bags and labels will be provided, or you can bring your own.  No seeds? No problem!  The Rinconada branch library hosts a seed library and we will have seeds to share as well. Any seeds leftover over after the exchange will be added to our seed library and available to growers throughout the season. Whether you're an experienced gardener and seed saver with many treasures to share, or a new gardener interested in discovering new plants to try, come join in the fun. This is even is FREE, no registration required. Drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm to participate-you do not need to attend the whole event. *No hybrid seeds please. **Ideally, seeds should be no more than 3 years old.