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🎉 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!

Library Day with the SF Giants

Join us at the SF Giants game on April 26! $5 of each ticket purchased through this link will be donated to support local libraries.

Celebrate Earth Month in April

Celebrate Earth Month this April with library events, nature activities, citizen science projects, and book picks for all ages.

What's New

What's New

Staff Picks

Staff Picks

SWANA Heritage Month: Graphic Novels

April is Southwest Asian and North African Heritage Month! Learn more about SWANA cultures and experiences through these graphic novels.

National Poetry Month 2026

Take a break from the classics and try one of these newly published books of poems in honor of National Poetry Month.

Nowruz

Celebrate Nowruz! Books for all ages exploring the stories, traditions, and cultural significance of the Persian New Year.

Women's History Month Picture Books

A selection of our most recently published (2025) picture book biographies featuring outstanding and inspiring women.

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!

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Seed Library

Come visit the Seed Library at Rinconada!

Borrow an Induction Cooktop Kit!

You can now borrow an all-electric induction cooktop, which offers a fast, safe, and energy-efficient cooking alternative.

🎉 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!

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YA Reads for Trans Day of Remembrance

Explore these Young Adult titles celebrating trans and nonbinary characters and authors.

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.

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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.

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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