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Simmering in Solar Energy Simmering in Solar Energy

Cook up some new ideas with these powerful eBooks.
Cook up some new ideas with these powerful eBooks.
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VR Hackfest Exhibit VR Hackfest Exhibit

Visit Mitchell Park Library's VR Hackfest exhibit, learn about the distributed web and add your opinion on the future of the Internet.
Visit Mitchell Park Library's VR Hackfest exhibit, learn about the distributed web and add your opinion on the future of the Internet.
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Minecraft for Makers Minecraft for Makers

eBooks for all ages! Learn to code with Python or set up your own server with these awesome guides from Safari books.
eBooks for all ages! Learn to code with Python or set up your own server with these awesome guides from Safari books.
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The Latest and Greatest in eBook Comics The Latest and Greatest in eBook Comics

New digital editions of your favorite graphic novels—over 6000 to choose from!
New digital editions of your favorite graphic novels—over 6000 to choose from!
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Achievement Unlocked Achievement Unlocked

Unity is a game engine that you can download for free and learn anywhere! Use our collection of eBooks and tutorials to get you there.
Unity is a game engine that you can download for free and learn anywhere! Use our collection of eBooks and tutorials to get you there.
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Kids & Teens

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Learn to Play Quidditch Learn to Play Quidditch

Jul 30th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mitchell Park Library
Calling all muggles and wizards, alike! Learn the basics of quidditch and participate in a game, led by the Silicon Valley Vipers.
Calling all muggles and wizards, alike! Learn the basics of quidditch and participate in a game, led by the Silicon Valley Vipers.
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Wacky Wednesdays @ the Library! Wacky Wednesdays @ the Library!

Locations vary.
Join us Wednesdays @ 4pm for performances including magic, puppet shows, music, and more. Branch locations vary, click for details.
Join us Wednesdays @ 4pm for performances including magic, puppet shows, music, and more. Branch locations vary, click for details.
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Intergenerational Storytime Intergenerational Storytime

Sep 19th | 11:00am - 11:30am
College Terrace Library
Join us for a special storytime designed exclusively for seniors living with memory care issues and toddlers (aged 18 mo - 3 years).
Join us for a special storytime designed exclusively for seniors living with memory care issues and toddlers (aged 18 mo - 3 years).
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Minute to Win It! Minute to Win It!

Aug 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mitchell Park Library
Grab a friend and join us in the Mitchell Park Bowl to compete in a variety of 60-second challenges. Hosted by TLAB!
Grab a friend and join us in the Mitchell Park Bowl to compete in a variety of 60-second challenges. Hosted by TLAB!
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PAUSD Middle School Summer Reading List PAUSD Middle School Summer Reading Suggestions 2019

recommended by LiztheLibrarian
With over 80+ books and 10 genres there is something for everybody on this summer reading list as suggested by PAUSD.
With over 80+ books and 10 genres there is something for everybody on this summer reading list as suggested by PAUSD.
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International Justice Book List International Justice Book List

recommended by pacl_books
July 17 is the anniversary of the creation of the International Criminal Court; these books explore different aspects of justice worldwide.
July 17 is the anniversary of the creation of the International Criminal Court; these books explore different aspects of justice worldwide.
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Podcasts Podcasts

recommended by pacl_books
Podcasts can be educational, entertaining, political, scary and fun conversations to listen to while walking or driving in your car.
Podcasts can be educational, entertaining, political, scary and fun conversations to listen to while walking or driving in your car.
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PACL Staff's Best of 2019...so far! PACL Staff's Best of 2019...so far!

recommended by pacl_books
Library staff love sharing recommendations, so we've asked them to share some of the best that they've read, or watched, or listened to.
Library staff love sharing recommendations, so we've asked them to share some of the best that they've read, or watched, or listened…
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Radio Day Radio Day

recommended by pacl_books
The Bay Area has a rich history in radio broadcasting. Visit Rinconada on Saturday June 22nd from 11-1 to learn more about local stations!
The Bay Area has a rich history in radio broadcasting. Visit Rinconada on Saturday June 22nd from 11-1 to learn more about local stations!
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Southern Comfort Southern Comfort

recommended by pacl_books
Tales from the American South.
Tales from the American South.
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Series to watch after Game of Thrones Series to watch after Game of Thrones

recommended by pacl_books
Looking for something to watch now that Game of Thrones is over? Try these series.
Looking for something to watch now that Game of Thrones is over? Try these series.
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Get the Scoop! Get the Scoop!

recommended by pacl_books
...on ice cream and Summer Reading. Come get a free scoop of ice cream when you sign up for Summer Reading at our Kickoff Party June 1st!
...on ice cream and Summer Reading. Come get a free scoop of ice cream when you sign up for Summer Reading at our Kickoff Party June 1st!
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Rest in Peace, Grumpy Cat! Rest in Peace, Grumpy Cat!

recommended by pacl_books
Tardar Sauce aka "Grumpy Cat" was an internet celebrity cat, famous for going viral because of her permanently grumpy face.
Tardar Sauce aka "Grumpy Cat" was an internet celebrity cat, famous for going viral because of her permanently grumpy face.

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Book Club Kits Book Club Kits

Is your book club looking for its next title? Then check out a Book Club Kit! Search “book club kit” in our catalog for a list of titles.
Is your book club looking for its next title? Then check out a Book Club Kit! Search “book club kit” in our catalog for a list of titles.
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Discover and Go Discover and Go

Use your library card to get free and low-cost tickets to museums, science centers, zoos, theaters and other fun cultural attractions.
Use your library card to get free and low-cost tickets to museums, science centers, zoos, theaters and other fun cultural attractions.
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Creative Tools Laptop Creative Tools Laptop

Explore your creativity with our Creative Tools Laptop, loaded with powerful software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, Blender and more!
Explore your creativity with our Creative Tools Laptop, loaded with powerful software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, Blender and more!
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Brainfuse Brainfuse

Brainfuse is an online homework and study tools suite for kids and adults.
Brainfuse is an online homework and study tools suite for kids and adults.
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Library of Things Library of Things

recommended by pacl_books
Take a look at some of the things you can check out from the library!
Take a look at some of the things you can check out from the library!
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Tunes & Flicks

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Wow Yourself Wow Yourself

Whether it's parrots on Telegraph Hill or Black Holes lurking in our Galaxy, get your science on with our streaming documentary…
Whether it's parrots on Telegraph Hill or Black Holes lurking in our Galaxy, get your science on with our streaming documentary collection.
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Unlimited Kids Views Unlimited Kids Views

You can now stream most kids movies, shows and lessons on Kanopy Kids without limit.
You can now stream most kids movies, shows and lessons on Kanopy Kids without limit.
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A Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe A Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

recommended by pacl_books
Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame? If you’re attempting to watch all the Marvel films this list ranks the films from "MUST SEE" to "SKIP".
Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame? If you’re attempting to watch all the Marvel films this list ranks the films from "MUST SEE"…
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Otaku Cinema Otaku Cinema

recommended by mryanhess
Otaku is a Japanese term describing people who show intense enthusiasm for an aspect of pop culture. More than nerds, these fans of anime,…
Otaku is a Japanese term describing people who show intense enthusiasm for an aspect of pop culture. More than nerds, these fans of anime,…
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Some Pig! Some Pig!

From Charlotte's Web to Dinosaur Trains, the Library offers great adventures for kids of any age.
From Charlotte's Web to Dinosaur Trains, the Library offers great adventures for kids of any age.
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