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.
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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.
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.
Downtown Palo Alto β University Ave
Vibrant downtown with 200+ restaurants and shops, Stanford Theatre (classic films), and the iconic HP Garage birthplace of Silicon Valley.
Stanford University Campus
Beautiful campus open to the public with Memorial Church, Main Quad, Hoover Tower, Cantor Arts Center, and the Dish hiking trail.
Va Palo Alto Farmers Market
Va Palo Alto Farmers Market is a farmers market in Palo Alto, CA.
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.
Baylands Nature Preserve β Palo Alto
Largest undeveloped marshland on the SF Bay with 15 miles of trails, a duck pond, and the Lucy Evans Nature Center. Excellent birding.
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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,.
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 LEGOβs supports early childhood development because...
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....
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...
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.
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 in 1989 from Master Gene Chen,...
Mitchell Park Branch
Mitchell Park Branch is a public branch library in Palo Alto, CA. Open 2,432 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 41,000 square feet.
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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 AdaptaciΓ³n ADA
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.
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Palo Alto, CA.
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..
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.
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.
Bilingual Family Storytime
Join SeΓ±orita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English . Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs, and rhymes, including.
Outdoors & Nature
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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.
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
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 isnβt...
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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...
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.
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 in 1989 from Master Gene Chen,...
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Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic Chamber Music
Experience live chamber music in a serene setting as the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic's CSMA Chamber group performs in the libraryβs Secret Garden. Under the mentorship of Stephanie Wu, the group is made up of six talented and hard-working young string musicians. This ensemble will provide a lovely.
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Community
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SuccessfullyΒ Navigating College AdmissionsΒ this Fall
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate todayβs changing landscape. The session will cover current admissions trends and strategies, the evolving test...
SuccessfullyΒ Navigating College AdmissionsΒ this Fall
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate todayβs changing landscape. The session will cover current admissions trends and strategies, the evolving test...
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Me Time
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Performance: Nathan's Fearless Five returns!
The men in black are back! From New York, Oberlin, Stanford and points in between, patron favorite Nathan's Fearless Five returns for a special two-hour concer t in the Embarcadero Room. Here are links to a few videos from Nathan's YouTube channel to put you in the mood: The Vision by Rob Reich ,...
Performance: Nathan's Fearless Five returns!
The men in black are back! From New York, Oberlin, Stanford and points in between, patron favorite Nathan's Fearless Five returns for a special two-hour concer t in the Embarcadero Room. Here are links to a few videos from Nathan's YouTube channel to put you in the mood: The Vision by Rob Reich ,...
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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..
College Terrace Library
College Terrace Library was built in 1936 and is housed in a building designed by local architect, Charles K. Sumner.
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....
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 LEGOβs supports early childhood development because...
Family Storytime
Join Librarian Juliana on Saturdays from 11:00β11:30 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!
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....
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..
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 Library
The Downtown Library was built in 1971, and has collections of books and media materials for adults and a small childrenβs collection.
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