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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

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

Autobiographies for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders

Autobiographies for a variety of reading and/or grade levels. Last updated May 2026.

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!

Care Kit Drive in May

Take action for Menstrual Health Awareness Month. Donate menstrual products and everyday essentials at the library to help create care kits.

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!

Seed Library

Come visit the Seed Library at Rinconada!

Bangtan is Back: A BTS Celebration

May 9th | 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Mitchell Park Community Center
Spend the afternoon singing along to hits and crafting fan bracelets. Plus, learn the choreo for “Swim”!

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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