Palo Alto Downtown Branch
Palo Alto Downtown Branch is a public branch library in Palo Alto, CA. Open 1,392 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 9,046 square feet.
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Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
Newly rebuilt museum and zoo with interactive STEM exhibits, live animals, outdoor nature play area, and a maker space. Ages 0-10.
California Avenue Farmers' Market
California Avenue Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Palo Alto, CA. Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC; SNAP; Accept EBT at a central location.
Concert: Palo Alto School of Chamber Music
Please join us to hear student musicians from the Palo Alto School of Chamber Music. Read more about Palo Alto School of Chamber Music on their website, www.schoolofchambermusic.com . You don't need to register, but registering means you will receive a reminder email the day before.
Downtown Palo Alto — University Ave
Vibrant downtown with 200+ restaurants and shops, Stanford Theatre (classic films), and the iconic HP Garage birthplace of Silicon Valley.
Bilingual Family Storytime
Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English . Thursdays from 10:30-11 AM. Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors or.
Stanford University Campus
Beautiful campus open to the public with Memorial Church, Main Quad, Hoover Tower, Cantor Arts Center, and the Dish hiking trail.
Palo Alto Art Center
Art center with exhibitions, classes, sculpture garden, and community programs.
Va Palo Alto Farmers Market
Va Palo Alto Farmers Market is a farmers market in Palo Alto, CA.
Color Me Mine Palo Alto
Paint-your-own pottery studio with walk-in ceramic painting.
Rinconada Library
Rinconada Library is a public branch library in Palo Alto, CA. Open 2,264 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 29,608 square feet.
College Terrace Library
College Terrace Library was built in 1936 and is housed in a building designed by local architect, Charles K. Sumner.
Family Craft: Ice Cream Cones
Make a bright ice cream cone using shredded tissue paper, glue, and other materials. Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies last, so please arrive on time. While registration isn’t required and...
Mindfulness Meditation (Online)
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. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed...
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Palo Alto, CA.
Palo Alto Children`S Library
Palo Alto Children`S Library is a public branch library in Palo Alto, CA. Open 1,392 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 6,043 square feet.
Bay Area Quiz Club
Join the Bay Area Quiz Club for fun trivia and friendly competition! Bay Area Quiz Club (BAQC) is a volunteer run organization. We aim to have fun and enjoy quizzing in a friendly, inclusive environment. The focus of the club is to build a community around in-person quizzing in the Bay Area.Our...
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford
Free art museum with 38,000+ works spanning 5,000 years. Rodin Sculpture Garden with 20 bronze casts. Rotating exhibitions.
Drop-In Tech Help
Need help with your phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our digital resources? No need to schedule an appointment, just come on in. Tech help is limited. We cannot do computer repair. ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA
Mindfulness Meditation (Online)
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. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed...
Little Ones Storytime
Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes..
Mitchell Park Library
Mitchell Park Library is part of a new joint library & community center facility, serving diverse community needs. The lively space includes public art and supports a wide array of library programming. Mitchell Park Library is a Leadership in Engineering and Environmental Design (LEED) certified bui
Concert: Sound Impact!
Sound Impact! returns to Palo Alto for another music education program for children, so break out your jazz hands! Library patrons who remember their concert here four years ago asked for their return of this delightful child-oriented program. Registration isn't required but means you will receive..
Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest
It is time once again for the Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest in honor of the late Miss Liz, who was a remarkable Youth Services Librarian here at Palo Alto City Library. Kids and Teens grades 3-12 are invited to participate. A virtual awards ceremony for all participants will be held in May....
Family Storytime
Join Librarian Juliana on Saturdays from 11:00–11:30 AM at Mitchell Park Library for Family Storytime! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!
College Terrace Library
College Terrace Library is a public branch library in Palo Alto, CA. Open 1,392 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 2,392 square feet.
San Francisco Opera Guild: Elektra preview
Join us for a preview of the San Francisco Opera's upcoming performance of Elektra by Richard Strauss . Soprano and musicologist Rebecca Plack is Professor of Opera Studies and Music History at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music; she has also taught at the Vancouver International Song...
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.
LEGO Fridays!
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...
allcove x PACL Book Club
*This program is open to young people ages 12 to 25 Join allcove and the library for a book and movie pairing! Read any Jane Austen novel of your choosing! Then come by allcove Palo Alto Thursday May 21st @ 4:00pm to chat about the themes from Jane Austen that influenced screenwriter Nida Manzoor's.
Family Storytime
Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Children's 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,.
Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest
It is time once again for the Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest in honor of the late Miss Liz, who was a remarkable Youth Services Librarian here at Palo Alto City Library. Kids and Teens grades 3-12 are invited to participate. A virtual awards ceremony for all participants will be held in May....
Children's Library
Built in 1940, the Children's Library was the first freestanding library in the United States intended solely for children. The Children's Library serves children from birth through 5th grade in a fun and inviting garden setting. Computers are available for ages 11 and under.
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 express yourself. Come craft...
Family Craft: Painting Rocks
Little hands, big creativity! Join us to paint rocks and share tons of bright, colorful fun. Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be offered while supplies last and as seating capacity allows, so we encourage guests to...
Rinconada Library
Rinconada Library is located across from the Palo Alto Art Center. Besides the regular collection, the library is also the home of the Local Interest Collection.
allcove x PACL Book Club
*This program is open to young people ages 12 to 25 Join allcove and the library for a book and movie pairing! Read any Jane Austen novel of your choosing! Then come by allcove Palo Alto Thursday May 21st @ 4:00pm to chat about the themes from Jane Austen that influenced screenwriter Nida Manzoor's.
Family Storytime
Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM for Family Storytime at Children's 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! Please note that this storytime is an...
Flight Path: A Monthlong Celebration of Birds!
Our monthlong celebration of birds begins with a special focus on migration and bird safety. Craft window clings to keep our flying friends safe from bird strike while watching "Building for Birds" and "Puffling Patrol," two short episodes from Tangled Bank Studio's award winning "Wild Hope" series.
Know Your Rights: Information for the Immigrant Community // Conozca sus derechos: Información para la comunidad inmigrante
Protect yourself and your loved ones by learning your constitutional rights during interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), civil rights, and employment rights. During this information session, an attorney working with the Day Worker Center of Mountain View will provide a know...
Music & Movement
Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to...
Family Craft: Yarn Weaving
Create a beautiful weaving with yarn and plastic needle on a cardboard loom. Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies last, so please arrive on time. While registration isn’t required and doesn't...
Mindfulness Meditation
Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 45 minutes of sitting and/or walking meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required....
Downtown Library
The Downtown Library was built in 1971, and has collections of books and media materials for adults and a small children’s collection.
Photography Meetup
Join us for a monthly meetup designed for intermediate and advanced photographers hosted by Matthew TW Huang . Whether you're into portrait, landscape, or any other type of photography, all are welcome! Each session will feature discussions on techniques, tips for improving your craft, and other...
Family Craft: Bird's Nest
Make an adorable bird's nest using construction paper, feathers, googly eyes, and other materials. Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies last, so please arrive on time. While registration isn’t...
Medicare Mysteries Solved!
Are you getting ready to apply for Medicare and are confused by the different plans to choose from? Join Sandra Karol, MS, RDMS, RVT, for a monthly workshop and learn more about the different plans that will work best for you and your family. Please register directly with Sandy at...
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