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Celebrate Black History Month with the Library
Explore these library resources to celebrate Black History Month!
Children's Library: Temporary Closure for Upgrades
The Children’s Library will be closed from Sunday, February 16 through the end of May to allow for upgrades.
Celebrate Black History Month with the Library
Explore these library resources to celebrate Black History Month!
Children's Library: Temporary Closure for Upgrades
The Children’s Library will be closed from Sunday, February 16 through the end of May to allow for upgrades.
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What's New
What's New
Staff Picks
Staff Picks
Epic Escapes: The Best Fictional Reads You Can't Miss
Look no further for your next literary escape with these thrilling reads.
Silicon Valley Reads 2025
The Silicon Valley Reads theme for 2025 is "Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World." Check out this year's selected books.
Cut From the Same Cloth
Enjoy these titles on textiles inspired by the Art Center's new exhibit, Cut From the Same Cloth, on display from January 18 to April 6.
The Best of 2024: Fiction that Celebrates Culture
Suggested by Time magazine as 'The Best of Culture,' fiction published in 2024.
Epic Escapes: The Best Fictional Reads You Can't Miss
Look no further for your next literary escape with these thrilling reads.
Silicon Valley Reads 2025
The Silicon Valley Reads theme for 2025 is "Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World." Check out this year's selected books.
Cut From the Same Cloth
Enjoy these titles on textiles inspired by the Art Center's new exhibit, Cut From the Same Cloth, on display from January 18 to April 6.
The Best of 2024: Fiction that Celebrates Culture
Suggested by Time magazine as 'The Best of Culture,' fiction published in 2024.
eLibrary News
eLibrary News
If eBooks are digital, why is there sometimes a delay?
A few days ago the NPR Podcasts channel on YouTube posted a short video that caught our attention here in the library...
Take the California Revealed Website User Survey!
California Revealed is a statewide initiative that helps public libraries digitize, preserve, and provide online access to archival…
AI @ PACL: Five Lessons Learned in 2024
Last week I presented a 20 minute webinar at BiblioCon, an online conference for librarians, about how we're using AI here at Palo Alto…
Silicon Valley Reads 2025
Explore books, free programs and activities for this year's program, Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World.
Year of Letters
Gather, craft, and share! Our monthly series invites you to make cards, write letters, and decorate envelopes in a fun group setting.
The Joy of News Reading
Feeling overwhelmed by today’s news? This blog post explores how to filter out misinformation and regain a balanced, informed perspective.
Silicon Valley Reads 2025
Explore books, free programs and activities for this year's program, Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World.
Year of Letters
Gather, craft, and share! Our monthly series invites you to make cards, write letters, and decorate envelopes in a fun group setting.
The Joy of News Reading
Feeling overwhelmed by today’s news? This blog post explores how to filter out misinformation and regain a balanced, informed perspective.
Palo Alto City Library Teen Literary Journal
Submit your work to the Palo Alto City Library Teen Literary Journal!
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!
2024 PAUSD High School Required Reading - Part 2
Check out Part 2 of the PAUSD required reading list available for free at PACL!
Palo Alto City Library Teen Literary Journal
Submit your work to the Palo Alto City Library Teen Literary Journal!
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!
2024 PAUSD High School Required Reading - Part 2
Check out Part 2 of the PAUSD required reading list available for free at PACL!
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.
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.
Mysteries for Mini-Detectives
Pick up that magnifying glass and notebook because you're going to want to solve these mysteries alongside the child (and animal) sleuths!
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.
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.
Mysteries for Mini-Detectives
Pick up that magnifying glass and notebook because you're going to want to solve these mysteries alongside the child (and animal) sleuths!
