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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with stories, film and other resources.

It’s Time to Celebrate Diwali!

The Indian festival of lights, Diwali is here! Celebrate the triumph of light over dark with stories and family-friendly activities.

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Staff Picks

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Native American Stories for Young Minds

Celebrate Native American voices and traditions through this captivating collection for young readers.

National Immigrants Day

National Immigrants Day honors individuals and families who journeyed to new lands in search of freedom, opportunity, and a better future.

Celebrate Diwali!

Learn more about the Festival of Lights with these picture books and non-fiction books for kids!

Chilled to the Bone

Horror reads worth staying up for... just keep the lights on.

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eLibrary News

Read Library eBooks on Your Kindle Paperwhite

Learn how to send Libby eBooks to your Kindle Paperwhite in a just a few short steps!

Historical Photos of the Children's Library

Did you know the first freestanding library in the United States intended solely for children is in your neighborhood? As seen at our…

Upcoming Changes to Library Subscriptions

Read about updates to our digital resource subscription in 2025.

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Migrate to Foothills Nature Preserve to See Tarantulas

Tarantula migration season is upon us! Borrow a Foothills Parks Pass to observe these creatures in the wild.

If You Loved K-Pop Demon Hunters...

Are you obsessed with the second-best movie of 2025 (after Sinners, of course!)? Check out some titles inspired by the hit Netflix movie!

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.

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YA Reads for Trans Day of Remembrance

Explore these Young Adult titles celebrating trans and nonbinary characters and authors.

Teen Reads: Mental Health Matters

Check out these stories that share different experiences around mental health.

Teen Volunteering

Learn more about how to get involved with local service opportunities for teens in Palo Alto, both online and in-person.

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Family Resources at the Library: TK-5th Grade

Support your child's learning with a variety of literacy-based programs and resources available through the library.

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.
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