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Due to building air quality concerns, the Rinconada branch of the Palo Alto City Library will be CLOSED on SATURDAY, NOV 17. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Hello Muzzy Hello Muzzy

Introduce Muzzy! This gigantic hairy cartoon character helps children of all age learn a foreign language the easy way.
Introduce Muzzy! This gigantic hairy cartoon character helps children of all age learn a foreign language the easy way.
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Enjoy Art Enjoy Art

This fall, dive into some art books and wake up the artist inside you.
This fall, dive into some art books and wake up the artist inside you.
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Life Stories Life Stories

Walk in their shoes with this selection of eBook biographies and autobiographies. You can take so many with you!
Walk in their shoes with this selection of eBook biographies and autobiographies. You can take so many with you!
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Take the Data Detox Take the Data Detox

Worried about your online privacy? Take the 8-Day Data Detox. In less than 30 minutes a day, ensure a healthier, more secure digital self.
Worried about your online privacy? Take the 8-Day Data Detox. In less than 30 minutes a day, ensure a healthier, more secure digital self.
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Kids & Teens

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2019 Kids & Teens Writing Contest 2019 Kids & Teens Writing Contest

Coming soon! The Annual Kids and Teens Writing Contest is almost here! Check back on Dec. 1st for writing prompt and official rules!
Coming soon! The Annual Kids and Teens Writing Contest is almost here! Check back on Dec. 1st for writing prompt and official rules!
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Storytimes at the Library Storytimes at the Library

Check out the selection of storytimes we offer across our five branches.
Check out the selection of storytimes we offer across our five branches.
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Book Recommendation Service for K-8 Book Recommendation Service for K-8

NoveList K-8 provides: Fiction and non-fiction recommendations, Mood-based recommendations, & Core Curriculum recommendations
NoveList K-8 provides: Fiction and non-fiction recommendations, Mood-based recommendations, & Core Curriculum recommendations
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Celebrities Are Just Like Us: They Cook! Celebrities Are Just Like Us: They Cook!

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Looking for a new recipe to try this holiday season? We've gathered a list of hot cookbooks, written by your favorite celebrities. Give…
Looking for a new recipe to try this holiday season? We've gathered a list of hot cookbooks, written by your favorite celebrities. Give...
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From Armistice Day to Veterans Day From Armistice Day to Veterans Day

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This year marks 100 years since World War One ended at 11 am on 11 November, 1918. This day became known as Armistice Day.
This year marks 100 years since World War One ended at 11 am on 11 November, 1918. This day became known as Armistice Day.
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Haunted Halloween Haunted Halloween

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Just in time for a spooky day. Send chills up your spine with some scary tales and shows.
Just in time for a spooky day. Send chills up your spine with some scary tales and shows.
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Into the Woods Into the Woods

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Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year! Get inspired with these books to take a walk in the forest.
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year! Get inspired with these books to take a walk in the forest.
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National Book Award Finalists for 2018 National Book Award Finalists for 2018

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This year's National Book Award finalists have been announced for fiction, nonfiction, translated fiction, poetry, and YA literature.
This year's National Book Award finalists have been announced for fiction, nonfiction, translated fiction, poetry, and YA literature.
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World Mental Health Awareness Day World Mental Health Awareness Day

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October 10th is World Mental Health Awareness Day. Here are some selections from the PACL collection that deal with the topic.
October 10th is World Mental Health Awareness Day. Here are some selections from the PACL collection that deal with the topic.
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Learn Chess! Learn Chess!

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This month, the Rinconada Library will begin hosting a monthly chess program for adults and seniors.
This month, the Rinconada Library will begin hosting a monthly chess program for adults and seniors.
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Celebrate National Homemade Cookies Day! Celebrate National Homemade Cookies Day!

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In preparation for October 1, AKA National Homemade Cookies Day, let one of these books inspire you to get baking!
In preparation for October 1, AKA National Homemade Cookies Day, let one of these books inspire you to get baking!

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Design Software Station Design Software Station

Explore your creativity with our Design Software Laptop, loaded with powerful software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, Blender and more!
Explore your creativity with our Design Software Laptop, loaded with powerful software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, Blender and more!
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ACA Open Enrollment Starts November 1st! ACA Open Enrollment Starts November 1st!

ACA Open Enrollment opens November 1 through December 15! Click here to get started on enrollment for 2019!
ACA Open Enrollment opens November 1 through December 15! Click here to get started on enrollment for 2019!
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Library of Things Library of Things

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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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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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Learning Express Learning Express

Test preparation materials and sample exams for national tests like GED, HiSAT, SAT, and ACT.
Test preparation materials and sample exams for national tests like GED, HiSAT, SAT, and ACT.
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Tunes & Flicks

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Otaku Cinema Otaku Cinema

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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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Soundtracks for your Life Soundtracks for your Life

Whether you're a superhero or showman, hero or revolutionary. Download a soundtrack for the movie of your life with Hoopla!
Whether you're a superhero or showman, hero or revolutionary. Download a soundtrack for the movie of your life with Hoopla!
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Go West Go West

Blaze the Oregon Trail in this true tale of danger and determination. Meek's Cutoff now streaming on Kanopy.
Blaze the Oregon Trail in this true tale of danger and determination. Meek's Cutoff now streaming on Kanopy.
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