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Celebrate Disability Pride Month 2026!

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with us this July! Find booklists and learn more about our events and resources here.

America at 250

Celebrate this historic milestone with special library programs, online resources, and booklists.

Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB) Returns!

We are now accepting applications to join the Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB). Learn about our upcoming events and apply here!

What's New

What's New

Staff Picks

Staff Picks

Juneteenth

Books to honor, celebrate, and learn. Explore our Juneteenth collection of history, picture books, poetry, memoir and more for every reader.

Pride History

Celebrate Pride Month by learning about the Stonewall riots, the fight for gay rights, and the LGBTQ+ community's activism.

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.

eLibrary News

eLibrary News

🎉 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.

Brainfuse HelpNow Is Now Available 24/7

Brainfuse HelpNow now offers 24/7 live tutoring, free with your Palo Alto City Library card. Get homework help, test prep, and more!

Share Your Story Through Nature Journaling!

Get curious about the world around you and put it down on paper! Learn more about how to get started with nature journaling.

Zero Waste-Where to Start?

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

Seed Library

Come visit the Seed Library at Rinconada!

Teen Volunteering

Learn more about how to get involved with local service opportunities for teens in Palo Alto.

Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB) Returns!

We are now accepting applications to join the Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB). Learn about our upcoming events and apply here!

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!

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.

Celebrating Palo Alto Children's Library

Learn more about the first freestanding library in the United States intended solely for children.
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