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Jewish American Heritage Month

Check out some great books and join us for a Jewish American Heritage Month storytime!

Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

Explore library resources and upcoming events to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month.

Mental Health Awareness Month

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we've compiled community and library resources to support your mental health.

What's New

What's New

Staff Picks

Staff Picks

Women in Mathematics

Celebrate International Women in Mathematics Day with a math-filled reading list for all ages.

Legends Reimagined: An AANHPI Heritage Month List

Dive into a curated selection of folklore-inspired fiction celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.

Mental Health Awareness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Jewish American Heritage Month

"The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference." — Elie Wiesel

eLibrary News

eLibrary News

Vibe Coding 101: Build Your Own AI Journaling Tool

May 30th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us at the Mitchell Park Library for a hands-on vibe coding workshop with PlayfulProcess for Mental Health Awareness Month!

🎉 Vintage Media Lab Expands to Rinconada Library!

We’re excited to share that the Vintage Media Lab is opening a second location at Rinconada Library this May! Book an appointment today!

Drop in Tech Help, part of a series

Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library.

Voter Resources: June Primaries

Election Day for the June primaries is Tuesday, June 2! Stay informed on voting methods, important deadlines, and local voting centers.

Zero Waste-Where to Start?

Learn about how the library can help you adopt a zero-waste, sustainable lifestyle.

Author Event: Zareen and Umair Khan

May 17th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for conversation and chai with the founders of the beloved Zareen’s Restaurants as they share their culinary journey!

If you liked "Emma"...

You'll enjoy these titles because they're inspired by Jane Austen. Join us in May for the upcoming allcove x PACL book club/movie pairings!

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.

Join us for Flight Path: A Monthlong Celebration of Birds!

Discover local birds, learn birdwatching basics, and help prevent window strikes this April with our Flight Path events.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Families with children ages five and under are invited to sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books by mail.

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.
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