Upcoming Events
Family Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Nov 3, 10:30 AM
Location: Palo Alto - Children's Library
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! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more...
LEGO Tuesdays!
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
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...
Animal Friends: Reptile Rescuer John Hale
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Location: Palo Alto - Children's Library
Join PACL and Project HumaneKind as we host reptile rescuer John Hale at the Children's Library! John will introduce several wonderous creatures we share the Earth with. You might meet: Bernie the Chameleon, Ginger the Bearded Dragon, Vince the Red-Footed Tortoise, or Cupcake the Rabbit. Surprises abound! Registration required. Note:...
ArtSEE Expression: Thankfulness Cards
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Nov 3, 5:30 PM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Join ArtSEE Expression very own, Sharvi, in this teen-led where you will design custom thankfulness cards! Participants will be using pressed flowers, paints, construction paper, and decorative accents to explore their creativity through this unique art activity.
Little Ones Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Nov 4, 10:30 AM
Location: Palo Alto - Children's Library
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 the joys of reading and learning...
Year of Letters: Celebrate Connection Through Greeting Cards
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Nov 4, 4:30 PM
Location: Rinconada Library
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...
Music & Movement
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Nov 4, 6:30 PM
Location: Mitchell Park Library
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 the music....
Bilingual Family Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Nov 5, 10:30 AM
Location: College Terrace Library
Join Librarian Juliana on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Family Storytime at College Terrace Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs, and rhymes, including a playlist of...
Family Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Nov 6, 10:30 AM
Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 10:30AM for Family Storytime at Downtown 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...
Collage Capsules: Build a Mini Museum
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Nov 6, 3:30 PM
Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library
Transform an Altoid tin into your own miniature museum exhibit or tiny library bookshelf using vintage-inspired collage materials, miniature trinkets, and unique ephemera. This hands-on creative workshop is presented in partnership with the Museum of American Heritage . All are welcome though this program is best suited for teens and...
LEGO Fridays!
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Nov 6, 2026
Location: College Terrace Library
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...
Family Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Nov 7, 10:30 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Join Librarian Juliana on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! F ollow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!
STEAM Lab Saturday: ChompSaw Rocket!
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Nov 7, 3:30 PM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Kids will safely learn to use the ChompSaw and explore engineering by building their own cardboard rocket. Registration required for children only. Adults do not need to register.
Gatorbotics: Gear Up! Scratch Coding Workshop
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Nov 8, 10:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library
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Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Nov 8, 10:00 AM
Location: Rinconada Library - Embarcadero Room
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...
Family Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Nov 10, 10:30 AM
Location: Palo Alto - Children's Library
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! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more...
LEGO Tuesdays!
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
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...