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Celebrate Black History Month
From library events to booklists and films, we have a variety of resources for celebrating Black History Month.
Get Ready for the 5th Annual Palo Alto Puzzle Hunt
Puzzle lovers of all ages, come learn more about this year's Puzzle Hunt and get started on the conundrums!
Happy Lunar New Year!
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Palo Alto City Library. Enjoy crafts, lion dancing, and other performers at our family-friendly event.
Celebrate Black History Month
From library events to booklists and films, we have a variety of resources for celebrating Black History Month.
Get Ready for the 5th Annual Palo Alto Puzzle Hunt
Puzzle lovers of all ages, come learn more about this year's Puzzle Hunt and get started on the conundrums!
Happy Lunar New Year!
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Palo Alto City Library. Enjoy crafts, lion dancing, and other performers at our family-friendly event.
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Staff Picks
Staff Picks
Top Checkouts of 2025: Adult Books
Discover the most popular picks in adult fiction and nonfiction.
Top Checkouts of 2025: YA Books
This year's most checked-out young adult titles included manga and dystopian hits.
Top Checkouts of 2025: Kids Books
Graphic novels topped this year’s list, with Dog Man and The Baby-sitters Club leading the way. See what else readers loved!
Top Checkouts of 2025: Movies & TV
See what was popular in movies and series this past year!
Top Checkouts of 2025: Adult Books
Discover the most popular picks in adult fiction and nonfiction.
Top Checkouts of 2025: YA Books
This year's most checked-out young adult titles included manga and dystopian hits.
Top Checkouts of 2025: Kids Books
Graphic novels topped this year’s list, with Dog Man and The Baby-sitters Club leading the way. See what else readers loved!
Top Checkouts of 2025: Movies & TV
See what was popular in movies and series this past year!
eLibrary News
eLibrary News
Vintage Media Lab (VML) 2026 Bookings Reboot
Beginning in January 2026, we’re upgrading how appointments become available.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Get the Most Out of Storytime!
Our librarians share expert tips to help parents and children enjoy a fun and engaging storytime experience together.
Storytimes On Break
Storytimes will be on break through January 12. Here are great resources to keep practicing and reading together.
Celebrating Palo Alto Children's Library
Learn more about the first freestanding library in the United States intended solely for children.
How to Get the Most Out of Storytime!
Our librarians share expert tips to help parents and children enjoy a fun and engaging storytime experience together.
Storytimes On Break
Storytimes will be on break through January 12. Here are great resources to keep practicing and reading together.
Celebrating Palo Alto Children's Library
Learn more about the first freestanding library in the United States intended solely for children.
