Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

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 movement.  Nelson started learning Che......More

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 movement.  Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster of 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.

Lawns: Choices for turfgrasses, groundcovers, and meadow grasses

Join us to hear Master Gardener Carolyn Williams presentation on about replacement plantings for conventional high water-using sod lawns, with a focus on using less water and fertilizer, lower maintenance, and finding good solutions for what you would like in your yard......More

Join us to hear Master Gardener Carolyn Williams presentation on about replacement plantings for conventional high water-using sod lawns, with a focus on using less water and fertilizer, lower maintenance, and finding good solutions for what you would like in your yard. Different lawn, groundcover, and meadow grass choices will be featured. This event is free and open to the public. 

External Event: Baby Flamingo Storytime

Come celebrate the zooâs adorable baby flamingo with a special Baby Flamingo Storytime, presented by Palo Alto City Library and Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. Enjoy flamingo-themed stories, songs, and see the animals that ......More

Come celebrate the zooâs adorable baby flamingo with a special Baby Flamingo Storytime, presented by Palo Alto City Library and Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. Enjoy flamingo-themed stories, songs, and see the animals that make the zoo so special. This storytime is suited for those older than 2 years, but all ages are welcome. Zoo admission required for entry. For tickets, visit: paloaltozoo.org/Visit

External Event: 3rd Thursday on California Ave

Experience live music, local eats, and shopping at 3rd Thursdays on California Avenue. Musicians will perform at different spots along the avenue, offering a chance to discover and support local businesses. Enjoy additional attractions such as photo booth and community......More

Experience live music, local eats, and shopping at 3rd Thursdays on California Avenue. Musicians will perform at different spots along the avenue, offering a chance to discover and support local businesses. Enjoy additional attractions such as photo booth and community art. Sponsored by the City of Palo Alto and the Chamber of Commerce, this free monthly music series occurs every third Thursday and all are welcome. Join us on Cal Ave and be part of the festivities! Learn More February 20  â  Let's Grow Together March 20 â Youth Views  April 17  â  Greening Up Cal Ave May 15 â We are Two-gether June 19  â Local Libations July 17 â Summer Fun & Games August 21 â Taste of Cal Ave September 18 â Let's Dance October 16 â Sustainability Fun Fair November 20 â Thankscaring December 18 â Winter Lights

Author Event: Geri Spieler

Please join us for another wonderful evening with Geri Spieler, author of Housewife Assassin: The Woman Who Tried to Kill President Gerald Ford, and......More

Please join us for another wonderful evening with Geri Spieler, author of Housewife Assassin: The Woman Who Tried to Kill President Gerald Ford, and San Francisco Values: Common Ground for Getting America Back on Track with husband Rick Kaplowitz. We will hear about her latest book, Revenge of the Sisters, a follow-up to Regina of Warsaw: Love, Loss and Liberation. Before writing fiction and nonfiction books, Geri reported for newspapers and news websites, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Los Angeles Times, Forbes and TruthDig among them. Author Author Joan Gelfand will guide a discussion of Geri's writing practice and other topics. Both women are active members of the dynamic, Redwood City-based California Writers Club-SF Peninsula Branch chapter whose members give Writers Helping Writers presentations throughout the year.

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 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 movement.  Nelson started learning Che......More

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 movement.  Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster of 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.

ICYMI Movie Matinee

In case you missed it in theaters, you can see it at the library! In celebration of National Romance Month, join us for a free showing of Lisa Frankenstein. This coming of rage love story features......More

In case you missed it in theaters, you can see it at the library! In celebration of National Romance Month, join us for a free showing of Lisa Frankenstein. This coming of rage love story features Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse as a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse after playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life. The two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happinessâŚand a few missing body parts along the way. Feel free to bring along an extra comfy chair and a snack!

YA Reads (for Adults and Teens)

Looking for others who share your passion for Young Adult novels?? Come join the YA Reads Book Club now open to high school teens and adults! In celebration of National Romance Month we will be reading ......More

Looking for others who share your passion for Young Adult novels?? Come join the YA Reads Book Club now open to high school teens and adults! In celebration of National Romance Month we will be reading Never Vacation with your Ex by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. Three months after she breaks up with, Dean, seventeen-year-old Kaylee and her family go on their annual vacation with Dean's family. To avoid an awkward trip, Kaylee tries to set some ground rules with him but finds herself falling in love all over again. Check out a physical copy or e-versions! (And yes, listening to the audiobook 100% counts) No copies currently available? Find this title on LINK+ đ Take a look at the reading list for 2025

Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

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 movement.  Nelson started learning Che......More

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 movement.  Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster of 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.

CLOSED: Labor Day

All Palo Alto City libraries will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 1. Our eLibrary is open 24/7!

Shut Up & Write!

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. 10-10:15: Check in with other writers. 10:15-11:45 a.m.: Settle in for 90 minutes of silent writ......More

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. 10-10:15: Check in with other writers. 10:15-11:45 a.m.: Settle in for 90 minutes of silent writing in a large, light-filled comfortable room. 11:45 a.m.-noon: Wrap up the session. Feel free to find a table in the library to continues writing until closing at 6 p.m.

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.

Chair Yoga with Patricia Becker

Join established local yoga teacher Patricia Becker as she takes us through exercises to loosen joints, improve flexibility, improve cognition, and increase strength in Rinconada Library's Embarcadero Room. Read more about Pa......More

Join established local yoga teacher Patricia Becker as she takes us through exercises to loosen joints, improve flexibility, improve cognition, and increase strength in Rinconada Library's Embarcadero Room. Read more about Patricia and her yoga certifications, experience and classes on her website. Another session will beheld on November 1. Registration is not required but you will receive an email reminder.