Upcoming Events
EXTERNAL Event: Palo Alto Gen-Z Hang
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Oct 29, 3:30 PM
Location: Mitchell Park - Mitchell Park Bowl
Description Palo Alto Gen Z is invited to come hang at Mitchell Park Bowl every Wednesday in September and October from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm to chill and connect with your peers. For youth 12-25! There will be snacks! Wednesday, September 03, 2025 | 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM...
Hora de Cuentos en Español: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos!
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Oct 30, 11:00 AM
Location: College Terrace Library
Description Los invitamos a participar junto a la señorita Juliana para la hora de cuentos familiares en español en la biblioteca de College Terrace. La hora del cuento incluye una variedad de actividades como cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos. Storytime es una experiencia divertida e interactiva para toda la familia...
ICYMI Movie Night Sing-a-long
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Oct 30, 5:30 PM
Location: Rinconada Library - Embarcadero Room
Description Join us for a free screening of a recently released and much talked about movie. In case you missed it in theaters, you can see it at the library! Feeling witchy? Get ready for Halloween with a sing-a-long showing of Wicked (2024), costumes encouraged! Originally adapted from Gregory Maguire's...
Family Storytime: Celebrate Halloween!
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Oct 31, 11:00 AM
Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
Description Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 11:00AM 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...
LEGO Fridays!
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Oct 31, 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...
Family Storytime: Celebrate Día de Los Muertos!
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Nov 1, 11:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Join Librarian Alicia on Saturdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park 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,...
"Coco" Sing-Along for Día de Los Muertos
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Nov 2, 3:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library
Description Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with a Disney sing-along: we'll be screening Coco while enjoying passive Day of the Dead activities (while supplies last). Dress-up is encouraged! Space is limited; please arrive on time. Coco will begin promptly at 3:00, and runs for one hour and forty five minutes.
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Nov 2, 10:00 AM
Location: Rinconada Library - Embarcadero Room
Description 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...
Introduction to Python For Beginners
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Nov 2, 11:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room (1st floor)
Description Join us to learn the basics of engineering and Python programming; no prior knowledge needed! In 8-weeks, we'll cover Python fundamentals, hands-on projects, and grow our technical skills and enthusiasm for future STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning opportunities. This program is intended for 3-5th grade students....
Gear Up! Designing for a Purpose
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Nov 2, 1:00 PM
Location: Rinconada Library - Embarcadero Room
Description Join us for a hands-on exploration of robotics and the design thinking process! Participants will practice hands-on engineering, drone building, and learn what it's like to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). Walk away with a newfound excitement for engineering! Program hosted by members of Gatorbotics, Castilleja High...
Family Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Nov 4, 11:00 AM
Location: Palo Alto - Children's Library
Description 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! BYOS (bring your own scarf)! Some of our...
LEGO Tuesdays!
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025
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...
Little Ones Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Nov 5, 10:30 AM
Location: Palo Alto - Children's Library
Description 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...
Year of Letters: Celebrate Connection Through Greeting Cards
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Nov 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....
Hora de Cuentos en Español
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Nov 6, 11:00 AM
Location: College Terrace Library
Description Los invitamos a participar junto a la señorita Juliana para la hora de cuentos familiares en español en la biblioteca de College Terrace. La hora del cuento incluye una variedad de actividades como cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos. Storytime es una experiencia divertida e interactiva para toda la familia...
Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Nov 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 Storytime: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Nov 7, 11:00 AM
Location: Palo Alto Downtown Library - El Camino Room
Description Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 11:00AM 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...
LEGO Fridays!
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Nov 7, 2025
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...
Second Saturday @ Gamble Garden
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Nov 8, 10:00 AM
Location: Gamble Garden
Description Join us for storytime at Gamble Garden! More info here: Gamble Garden Second Saturday Storytime
Family Storytime: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Nov 8, 11:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Join Librarian Alicia on Saturdays at 11:00 AM for Family Storytime at Mitchell Park 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,...