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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.

Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us as we honor Latine and Hispanic cultures throughout September and October!

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Staff Picks

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Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month

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

Books That Heal: Self-Care for Mind, Body & Spirit

September is National Self-Care Awareness Month. Explore reads to support wellness, balance, and inner peace.

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.

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eLibrary News

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?

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.

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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TEENTober Resource Fair

Oct 26th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come learn about local opportunities and community spaces for volunteer hours, resume building & mental health resources!

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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