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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.

Answer Our Question of the Day!

Share your thoughts and help us improve our library!

Virtual Author Event: Dr. Lisa Damour

Oct 30th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join a virtual event with Dr. Damour, who has written several books on teen mental health, including The Emotional Lives of Teenagers.

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Staff Picks

Staff Picks

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.

I'm Fall-ing for You

Get swept away with these cozy fall romance books.

Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Latine & Hispanic heritage with these wonderful staff picks by Christina. Enjoy stories about culture, history, family, and more!

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eLibrary News

Ignite AI

Oct 26th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Curious about Artificial Intelligence? Join us for Ignite AI, a fun, hands-on workshop designed for youth ages 12–15.

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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Donate Your Used Eyeglasses

Do you have any glasses at home that you don't use? Glasses-4-Change, a local youth-led organization, is now collecting second hand glasses.

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!

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Celebrate TeenTober 2025!

Celebrate TeenTober at PACL! Discover teen services, upcoming events, and our Resource Fair with allcove on Oct 26.

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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