Upcoming Events
LEGO Tuesdays!
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Aug 4, 4:00 PM
Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
Description 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...
Year of Letters: Celebrate Connection Through Greeting Cards
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Aug 5, 4:30 PM
Location: Rinconada Library
Description 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....
Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Aug 6, 3:30 PM
Location: Mitchell Park - Mitchell Park Bowl
Description 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...
Family Craft: Pick Your Own!
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Aug 6, 3:30 PM
Location: Palo Alto - Children's Library
Description Choose from a variety of craft supplies to create whatever you want! Children ages 4–11 are invited to make a craft using a variety of supplies, such as yarn, paper, scissors, glue, paint, stickers, and more. All materials will be provided. Family Craft events are designed for children and...
LEGO Fridays!
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Aug 7, 4:00 PM
Location: College Terrace Library
Description 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...
Chill Out with Mindfulness Meditation
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Aug 8, 11:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Center yourself and increase your focus with mindfulness meditation led by Phuong Pham. Each session begins with an introduction to meditation, 15 minutes of sitting and releasing meditation, and group sharing and Q&A. This program is open to all ages, young and old, and all levels of experience. Children...
Marc Griffiths Ventriloquy
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Aug 8, 4:00 PM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Join us at the Mitchell Park Library in the Midtown Room for a comedic ventriloquy and puppet performance by Marc Griffiths ! Marc Griffiths is an award winning ventriloquist and motivational speaker. He has performed on Britain’s Got Talent and has won multiple national awards. This program is part...
LEGO Tuesdays!
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Aug 11, 4:00 PM
Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
Description 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...
LEGO Fridays!
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Aug 14, 4:00 PM
Location: College Terrace Library
Description 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...
Chill Out with Mindfulness Meditation
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Aug 15, 11:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Center yourself and increase your focus with mindfulness meditation led by Phuong Pham. Each session begins with an introduction to meditation, 15 minutes of sitting and releasing meditation, and group sharing and Q&A. This program is open to all ages, young and old, and all levels of experience. Children...
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Aug 16, 10:00 AM
Location: Rinconada Library - Embarcadero Room
Description 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,...
Neurosphere: Neuroscience and More! Grades 3-8
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Aug 16, 11:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Come join teen-led group NeuroSphere! NeuroSphere is a community for curious 2nd -7th graders about medicine! This session will dive into the basics of brain function, fun activities to test your brainpower, and an introduction to future career opportunities. There will be snacks- feel free to bring a friend!...
LEGO Tuesdays!
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Aug 18, 4:00 PM
Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
Description 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...
LEGO Fridays!
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Aug 21, 4:00 PM
Location: College Terrace Library
Description 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...
Chill Out with Mindfulness Meditation
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Aug 22, 11:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Center yourself and increase your focus with mindfulness meditation led by Phuong Pham. Each session begins with an introduction to meditation, 15 minutes of sitting and releasing meditation, and group sharing and Q&A. This program is open to all ages, young and old, and all levels of experience. Children...
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Aug 23, 10:00 AM
Location: Rinconada Library - Embarcadero Room
Description 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,...
External Event: Weaving with Found Objects
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Aug 23, 2:00 PM
Location: Rinconada Library
Description Join mixed-media artist Jasmine Valandani for a free workshop in weaving basics through material exploration. No experience necessary! You don't need a special loom to make a weaving– ordinary objects from around the house or materials from nature can be transformed into imaginative expressions in fiber! Join mixed-media artist...
Palyrobotics: Build-A-Bot Workshop (2 sessions)
Add to CalendarDate: Monday, Aug 24, 4:00 PM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Alongside the award winning Paly Robotics team, participate in a hands-on, robot building experience. The program will guide participants through a chassis build and introduce basic electronics, terminology, and technical problem solving skills culminating in a collaboratively built working prototype. Please plan to attend both sessions as this is...
LEGO Tuesdays!
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Aug 25, 4:00 PM
Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
Description 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...
Palyrobotics: Build-A-Bot Workshop (2 sessions)
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Aug 25, 4:00 PM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Alongside the award winning Paly Robotics team, participate in a hands-on, robot building experience. The program will guide participants through a chassis build and introduce basic electronics, terminology, and technical problem solving skills culminating in a collaboratively built working prototype. Please plan to attend both sessions as this is...