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Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us as we honor Latine and Hispanic cultures throughout September and October!
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 fun crafts, storytime, a robot visit and more.
Virtual Author Event: Zach Rausch
Sep 20th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zach Rausch, a researcher and co-author of The Anxious Generation, will discuss teen mental health and insights from the book.
Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us as we honor Latine and Hispanic cultures throughout September and October!
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 fun crafts, storytime, a robot visit and more.
Virtual Author Event: Zach Rausch
Sep 20th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zach Rausch, a researcher and co-author of The Anxious Generation, will discuss teen mental health and insights from the book.
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What's New
What's New
Staff Picks
Staff Picks
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.
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.
eLibrary News
eLibrary News
Upcoming Changes to Library Subscriptions
Read about updates to our digital resource subscription in 2025.
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?
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.
United We Read: Celebrating American Unity and Diversity
Books that show the cultural tapestry of America today.
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.
United We Read: Celebrating American Unity and Diversity
Books that show the cultural tapestry of America today.
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
Learn more about how to get involved with local service opportunities for teens in Palo Alto, both online and in-person.
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
Learn more about how to get involved with local service opportunities for teens in Palo Alto, both online and in-person.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
