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VR Hackfest VR Hackfest

Jun 22nd | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mitchell Park Community Center
Build and share VR objects! For absolute beginners. Learn the basics of A-frame code to change the shape, color and more of VR objects.
Build and share VR objects! For absolute beginners. Learn the basics of A-frame code to change the shape, color and more of VR objects.
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The Latest and Greatest in eBook Comics The Latest and Greatest in eBook Comics

New digital editions of your favorite graphic novels—over 6000 to choose from!
New digital editions of your favorite graphic novels—over 6000 to choose from!
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Achievement Unlocked Achievement Unlocked

Unity is a game engine that you can download for free and learn anywhere! Use our collection of eBooks and tutorials to get you there.
Unity is a game engine that you can download for free and learn anywhere! Use our collection of eBooks and tutorials to get you there.
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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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Kids & Teens

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Finals Cram Slam! Finals Cram Slam!

May 24th | 3:00pm - May 30th | 9:00pm
Mitchell Park Library and…
Stressed about finals? Study with us at the Library! There will be healthy snacks, calming crafts, and emotional support.
Stressed about finals? Study with us at the Library! There will be healthy snacks, calming crafts, and emotional support.
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Annual Summer Reading Kick Off Party! Annual Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

Jun 1st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mitchell Park
Join us for another fun-filled Summer Reading Kick Off Party! Sign up and receive a free scoop of Rick's Ice Cream!
Join us for another fun-filled Summer Reading Kick Off Party! Sign up and receive a free scoop of Rick's Ice Cream! We'll have activities and a performance by The Corner Laughers! This year's Summer Reading Program theme, Celebrate Your Community!
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Celebrate Pride Month Celebrate Pride Month

Jun 6th | 3:00pm - Jun 27th | 5:00pm
Mitchell Park and Rinconada…
Join us throughout June as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with a variety of programs for teens and tweens!
Join us throughout June as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with a variety of programs for teens and tweens!
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Meet the Author: Nina LaCour Meet the Author: Nina LaCour

Jun 15th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rinconada Library
Join us for an afternoon with Young Adult author Nina LaCour. Nina will discuss writing, answer questions, and be available to sign books.
Join us for an afternoon with Young Adult author Nina LaCour. Nina will discuss writing, answer questions, and be available to sign books.
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Rest in Peace, Grumpy Cat! Rest in Peace, Grumpy Cat!

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Tardar Sauce aka "Grumpy Cat" was an internet celebrity cat, famous for going viral because of her permanently grumpy face.
Tardar Sauce aka "Grumpy Cat" was an internet celebrity cat, famous for going viral because of her permanently grumpy face.
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Policy in Action Policy in Action

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This book list looks into the issues behind State Bill 50, currently being discussed in the California State Senate.
This book list looks into the issues behind State Bill 50, currently being discussed in the California State Senate.
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Wildflower Superbloom Wildflower Superbloom

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After enduring a rain-filled winter, California is experiencing a colorful superbloom of wildflowers!
After enduring a rain-filled winter, California is experiencing a colorful superbloom of wildflowers!
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Palo Alto: Celebrating 125 Years! Palo Alto: Celebrating 125 Years!

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In honor of our City's quasquicentennial, we've put together a list of our local history.
In honor of our City's quasquicentennial, we've put together a list of our local history.
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The Inventive Mind of Hedy Lamarr The Inventive Mind of Hedy Lamarr

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Hedy Lamarr, an elegant well-known actress, is a pioneer in the field of wireless communications.
Hedy Lamarr, an elegant well-known actress, is a pioneer in the field of wireless communications.
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Earth Day 2019 Earth Day 2019

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April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day, but we know every day on this planet is precious and we all need to do our part to preserve our home.
April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day, but we know every day on this planet is precious and we all need to do our part to preserve our home.
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Celebrating National Poetry Month Celebrating National Poetry Month

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April is National Poetry Month! Explore the work of new poets or revisit old favorites.
April is National Poetry Month! Explore the work of new poets or revisit old favorites.
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Fantasy/SF Books You Might Have Missed Fantasy/SF Books You Might Have Missed

recommended by pacl_books
Recently movie/tv studios are starting to pick up classic epic sf/fantasy books for series or movies.
Recently movie/tv studios are starting to pick up classic epic sf/fantasy books for series or movies.

Life Hacks

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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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Creative Tools Laptop Creative Tools Laptop

Explore your creativity with our Creative Tools Laptop, loaded with powerful software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, Blender and more!
Explore your creativity with our Creative Tools Laptop, loaded with powerful software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, Blender and more!
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Library of Things Library of Things

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Take a look at some of the things you can check out from the library!
Take a look at some of the things you can check out from the library!
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Tunes & Flicks

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Unlimited Kids Views Unlimited Kids Views

You can now stream most kids movies, shows and lessons on Kanopy Kids without limit.
You can now stream most kids movies, shows and lessons on Kanopy Kids without limit.
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A Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe A Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

recommended by pacl_books
Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame? If you’re attempting to watch all the Marvel films this list ranks the films from "MUST SEE" to "SKIP".
Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame? If you’re attempting to watch all the Marvel films this list ranks the films from "MUST SEE" to "SKIP".
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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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