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Women's History Month
Explore booklists, events, and resources as we celebrate the women who’ve shaped history and continue to lead the way.
Beyond the Divide: A Conversation on Belonging
Mar 5th | 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Stanford University
Join Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt and john a. powell to explore the roots of bias and strategies for bridging divides and fostering belonging.
Get Ready for Nowruz
Discover the joy of Nowruz and join us for a vibrant celebration filled with music, dance, and culture!
Women's History Month
Explore booklists, events, and resources as we celebrate the women who’ve shaped history and continue to lead the way.
Beyond the Divide: A Conversation on Belonging
Mar 5th | 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Stanford University
Join Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt and john a. powell to explore the roots of bias and strategies for bridging divides and fostering belonging.
Get Ready for Nowruz
Discover the joy of Nowruz and join us for a vibrant celebration filled with music, dance, and culture!
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Staff Picks
Staff Picks
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.
Women Who ROCK!!!!
Their music moved generations. Their stories are even better. Dive into memoirs and histories from rock's most iconic women.
Outstanding YA Nonfiction for Black History Month
Discover untold stories of resistance, resilience, and revolution. Essential histories spanning slavery to civil rights and beyond for YA.
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.
Women Who ROCK!!!!
Their music moved generations. Their stories are even better. Dive into memoirs and histories from rock's most iconic women.
Outstanding YA Nonfiction for Black History Month
Discover untold stories of resistance, resilience, and revolution. Essential histories spanning slavery to civil rights and beyond for YA.
eLibrary News
eLibrary News
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!
Vintage Media Lab (VML) 2026 Bookings Reboot
Beginning in January 2026, we’re upgrading how appointments become available.
Read Library eBooks on Your Kindle Paperwhite
Learn how to send Libby eBooks to your Kindle Paperwhite in a just a few short steps!
Beyond the Divide: Bridges to Belonging
Join us on Thursday, March 5 for a discussion on belonging with John A. Powell & Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt as part of Silicon Valley Reads.
Silicon Valley Reads 2026
Explore books, free programs and activities for this year's program, Bridges to Belonging.
Beyond the Divide: Bridges to Belonging
Join us on Thursday, March 5 for a discussion on belonging with John A. Powell & Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt as part of Silicon Valley Reads.
Silicon Valley Reads 2026
Explore books, free programs and activities for this year's program, Bridges to Belonging.
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.
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.
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.
Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest
Our writing contest for grades 3–12 is back! Explore this year’s prompt and submit your story from March 1 to April 12.
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.
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.
Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest
Our writing contest for grades 3–12 is back! Explore this year’s prompt and submit your story from March 1 to April 12.
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.
