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SVReads Author: Paula Williams Madison SVReads Author: Paula Williams Madison

Mar 16th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Rinconada Library
Paula Williams Madison will discuss her book, Finding Samuel Lowe, followed by audience Q&A.
Paula Williams Madison will discuss her book, Finding Samuel Lowe, followed by audience Q&A.
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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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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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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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Teen Maker Tuesday: Paper Airplanes Teen Maker Tuesday: Paper Airplanes

Mar 19th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mitchell Park Library
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. We will be making paper airplanes with PowerUp 3.0. Please bring a compatible smartphone with the app downloaded.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. We will be making paper airplanes with PowerUp 3.0. Please bring a compatible smartphone with the app downloaded.
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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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Celebrating Black History Month Celebrating Black History Month

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Try some of these classic and newer contributions to the rich legacy of African American literature.
Try some of these classic and newer contributions to the rich legacy of African American literature.
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Family and Genealogy Family and Genealogy

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The Silicon Valley Reads theme for 2019 is Finding Identity in Family History. Here are books and films on the journey of discovery.
The Silicon Valley Reads theme for 2019 is Finding Identity in Family History. Here are books and films on the journey of discovery.
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Read Outside the Box Read Outside the Box

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A list of books written in unconventional forms that's sure to make you re-imagine what a book can be.
A list of books written in unconventional forms that's sure to make you re-imagine what a book can be.
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Remembering Mary Oliver Remembering Mary Oliver

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Mary Oliver (1935-2019) was a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning poet.
Mary Oliver (1935-2019) was a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning poet.
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MLK, Jr. Day of Celebration MLK, Jr. Day of Celebration

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Here is a book list commemorating the 33rd celebration of Martin Luther King Jr Day,
Here is a book list commemorating the 33rd celebration of Martin Luther King Jr Day,
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January is for All the Warm Things January is for All the Warm Things

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It’s a new year, but the season’s still the same. January also happens to be National Hot Tea Month, Oatmeal Month, National Soup Month,…
It’s a new year, but the season’s still the same. January also happens to be National Hot Tea Month, Oatmeal Month, National Soup Month,…
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PACL Staff Favorite Reads/Listens - 2018 PACL Staff Favorite Reads/Listens - 2018

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We've asked our staff to share a few of the best books they read this year!
We've asked our staff to share a few of the best books they read this year!
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Coffee Table Books Coffee Table Books

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A selection of gorgeous coffee table books for sparking conversation, spicing up your space, holiday entertaining, or thoughtful gifting.
A selection of gorgeous coffee table books for sparking conversation, spicing up your space, holiday entertaining, or thoughtful gifting.

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Tax Time is Here Again Tax Time is Here Again

By Adegeus
Tax season is upon us! Palo Alto City Library is here to help you locate the information you need to file your taxes! 
Tax season is upon us! Palo Alto City Library is here to help you locate the information you need to file your taxes! 
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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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Virtual Privacy Lab Virtual Privacy Lab

Ever feel like you're being watched? We know the feeling. That's why the library supports programs on privacy and online security.
Ever feel like you're being watched? We know the feeling. That's why the library supports programs on privacy and online security.
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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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Fire Disaster Resources Fire Disaster Resources

PACL has put together this page of resources to help our community find information on the Camp Fire and find ways to help fire victims.
PACL has put together this page of resources to help our community find information on the Camp Fire and find ways to help fire victims.
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Tunes & Flicks

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Watch last year's Oscar nominees--on us. Watch last year's Oscar nominees--on us.

Get jazzed for the Oscars by streaming some of last year's nominees on your device or PC.
Get jazzed for the Oscars by streaming some of last year's nominees on your device or PC.
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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 collection.
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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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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