Upcoming Events
Little Ones Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Sep 10, 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: Leaf Suncatchers
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Sep 10, 3:30 PM
Location: Palo Alto - Children's Library
Description Create a magical leaf suncatcher using scissors, tissue paper, contact paper, and a leaf template. Brighten your windows with colorful light and watch the sunlight shine through! Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies...
EXTERNAL Event: Palo Alto Gen-Z Hang
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Sep 10, 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
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Sep 11, 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...
Family Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Friday, Sep 12, 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, Sep 12, 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
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Sep 13, 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,...
Puppet Art Theater: Three Billy Goats Gruff!
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Sep 13, 2:30 PM
Location: Palo Alto - Children's Library
Description Join us for a wonderful puppet show performance of the classic tale by the Puppet Art Theater Company ! This production starts with the classic race of the Tortoise and the Hare. Hare, super speedy; Tortoise, slow and steady. Who will win? The conclusion of the race takes place...
Love Your Libraries: Children's Library Celebration!
Add to CalendarDate: Saturday, Sep 13, 3:00 PM
Location: Palo Alto - Children's Library
Description Join us on Saturday, September 13, as we celebrate the re-opening of Children's Library, as part of our "Love Your Libraries" initiative to recognize our amazing branches around town! Libraries are at the heart of our community, providing opportunities to connect, get inspired, and grow. Let’s show some love...
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Add to CalendarDate: Sunday, Sep 14, 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...
Family Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Tuesday, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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...
Little Ones Storytime
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Sep 17, 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...
EXTERNAL Event: Palo Alto Gen-Z Hang
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Sep 17, 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...
Family Craft: Paper Picado Banner
Add to CalendarDate: Wednesday, Sep 17, 3:30 PM
Location: College Terrace Library
Description Celebrate Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own colorful papel picado banner! Take it home and hang it proudly from September 15 to October 15. Family Craft events are designed for children ages 4-11 and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies...
Hora de Cuentos en Español
Add to CalendarDate: Thursday, Sep 18, 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...