Upcoming Events
Little Ones Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Feb 4, 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, Feb 4, 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....
Bilingual Family Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Feb 5, 11:00 AM
Location: College Terrace Library
Description Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English . Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us...
Bilingual Family Storytime: Celebrate Valentine's Day!
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Feb 5, 11:00 AM
Location: College Terrace Library
Description Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English . Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us...
Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Feb 5, 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...
allcove x PACL Book Club
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Feb 5, 2026
Location: Allcove Palo Alto
Description Join allcove and the library for a book and movie pairing! *This program is open to young people ages 12 to 25 Come by allcove Palo Alto Thursday Feb. 5th @ 4:00pm to chat about Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, then Rinconada Library the week...
Family Storytime: Celebrate Black History Month!
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Feb 6, 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, Feb 6, 2026
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
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Feb 7, 11:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Join us 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, songs...
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Feb 8, 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, Feb 8, 11:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Come join teen-led group NeuroSphere! NeuroSphere is a community for curious 3rd-8th 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! We're...
Neurosphere: Neuroscience and More! Grades 2-7
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Feb 8, 11:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Come join teen-led group NeuroSphere! NeuroSphere is a community for curious 3rd-8th 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! We're...
Y2K Approved! DIY Hershey Kiss Rose Bouquet
Add to CalendarDate: Monday, Feb 9, 2026
Location: Mitchell Park Library - Midtown Room
Description Celebrate an early Valentine's Day at the library with a creative, hands-on activity! Participants will craft a charming rose bouquet - perfect gift that will give you that 2000s nostalgia to gift or enjoy. This program is for intended for tweens, teens and adults only (Ages 11+) . All...
Family Storytime: Celebrate Valentine's Day!
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 2026
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, Feb 11, 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...
Family Craft: Pom-Pom Love Bugs
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Feb 11, 3:30 PM
Location: Palo Alto - Children's Library
Make a cute little pom-pom love bug for someone special to celebrate Valentine’s Day using googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and colorful pom-poms. 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....
Bilingual Family Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Feb 12, 11:00 AM
Location: College Terrace Library
Description Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English . Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us...
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Date: Thursday, Feb 12, 11:00 AM
Location: College Terrace Library
Description Join Señorita Juliana and special guest Jasmine for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English . Please bring your own scarves and shakers, as shared supplies are limited. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on...
allcove x PACL Book Club
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Feb 12, 2026
Location: Rinconada Library - Embarcadero Room
Description Join allcove and the library for a book and movie pairing! *This program is open to young people ages 12 to 25 Just in time for Valentine's Day, come by Rinconada Library Thursday Feb. 12th @ 4:00pm to see Love, Simon (PG-13). Gather the week before at allcove Palo...