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Love Your Libraries: Children's Library Celebration!
Sep 13th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us on Saturday, September 13, as we celebrate the re-opening of Children's Library with a musical performance, fun crafts, and more.
Congrats on 2 Million Minutes of Reading!
Stories took us everywhere this summer. Thanks for reading over 2 million minutes with us!
Love Your Libraries: Children's Library Celebration!
Sep 13th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us on Saturday, September 13, as we celebrate the re-opening of Children's Library with a musical performance, fun crafts, and more.
Congrats on 2 Million Minutes of Reading!
Stories took us everywhere this summer. Thanks for reading over 2 million minutes with us!
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What's New
What's New
Staff Picks
Staff Picks
Middle Grade in the Museum
Explore museums in these exciting middle grade stories—from insectariums and ancient history to natural history and art!
Stories for the Road
Thought-provoking and immersive, these audiobooks are perfect companions for wherever the road takes you.
Shark Week!
Dive into the myths, science, and stories of sharks with these jaw-some reads for Shark Week, July 20–26, 2025.
Disability Pride Month
Celebrate Disability Pride Month with books that highlight disabled voices, experiences, pride, and the richness of disability culture.
Middle Grade in the Museum
Explore museums in these exciting middle grade stories—from insectariums and ancient history to natural history and art!
Stories for the Road
Thought-provoking and immersive, these audiobooks are perfect companions for wherever the road takes you.
Shark Week!
Dive into the myths, science, and stories of sharks with these jaw-some reads for Shark Week, July 20–26, 2025.
Disability Pride Month
Celebrate Disability Pride Month with books that highlight disabled voices, experiences, pride, and the richness of disability culture.
eLibrary News
eLibrary News
Introducing the Palo Alto City Library App
May 31, 2025
Download our free app to explore everything the library offers from your device!
Pro-Tip: Streaming Music Libraries
Have you every stopped to think about the literal hundreds of thousands of hours of streaming music options available online today?
Upcoming Changes to Library Subscriptions
Read about updates to our digital resource subscription in 2025.
Cookbooks That Tell a Story
Savor cookbooks that blend recipes with memoir, travel, and tradition—bringing personal stories and flavors from kitchens around the world.
United We Read: Celebrating American Unity and Diversity
Books that show the cultural tapestry of America today.
Dad Lit
Celebrate Father’s Day with books about dads, fatherhood, and the special bonds they share with their families.
Cookbooks That Tell a Story
Savor cookbooks that blend recipes with memoir, travel, and tradition—bringing personal stories and flavors from kitchens around the world.
United We Read: Celebrating American Unity and Diversity
Books that show the cultural tapestry of America today.
Dad Lit
Celebrate Father’s Day with books about dads, fatherhood, and the special bonds they share with their families.
Teen Reads: Mental Health Matters
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, check out these stories that share different experiences and stories around the topic.
Teen Volunteering in Palo Alto
Learn more about how to get involved with local service opportunities.
2024 PAUSD High School Required Reading - Part 1
Dive into the PAUSD required reading list at the library! Can’t find a copy? No worries—we have downloadable eBooks too!
Teen Reads: Mental Health Matters
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, check out these stories that share different experiences and stories around the topic.
Teen Volunteering in Palo Alto
Learn more about how to get involved with local service opportunities.
2024 PAUSD High School Required Reading - Part 1
Dive into the PAUSD required reading list at the library! Can’t find a copy? No worries—we have downloadable eBooks too!
Storytimes On Break
Storytimes will be on break in August. Here are great resources to keep practicing and reading together.
PACL Recommends: Graphic Novels for Grades K-3
Check out these staff recommended graphic novels for grades K-3.
Book Recommendations by Reading Level
Looking for books for your child but not sure where to start? Check out this guide for recommendations based on reading level.
Storytimes On Break
Storytimes will be on break in August. Here are great resources to keep practicing and reading together.
PACL Recommends: Graphic Novels for Grades K-3
Check out these staff recommended graphic novels for grades K-3.
Book Recommendations by Reading Level
Looking for books for your child but not sure where to start? Check out this guide for recommendations based on reading level.
