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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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Family Storytime-SPECIAL EVENT Family Storytime-SPECIAL EVENT

Jan 25th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
Join us as we welcome the Brain Waite band, the band that has rocked its way into the hearts of both kids and parents.
Join us as we welcome the Brian Waite band, the band that has rocked its way into the hearts of both kids and parents as they explore funky caves and rockin' planets in search of tasty tunes that will have the whole family dancing and feeling groovy!
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Lunar New Year Festival Lunar New Year Festival

Feb 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Art Center Auditorium
Please join us in celebrating the lunar new year with lion dancing, martial arts demonstration, crafts and snacks.
Please join us in celebrating the lunar new year with lion dancing, martial arts demonstration, crafts and snacks.
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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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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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2018 Goodreads Choice Award Winners 2018 Goodreads Choice Award Winners

Browse the winners of the 10th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers!
Browse the winners of the 10th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers!
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Winter Travel Inspiration Winter Travel Inspiration

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Tis the season for invigorating and enjoyable winter travel! Whether you’re looking to hit the slopes, explore fantastic landscapes, or...
Tis the season for invigorating and enjoyable winter travel! Whether you’re looking to hit the slopes, explore fantastic landscapes, or...
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National Novel Writing Month National Novel Writing Month

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Participating in NaNoWriMo this year? Check out some of the books on this list for help with your writer's block!
Participating in NaNoWriMo this year? Check out some of the books on this list for help with your writer's block!
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Celebrities Are Just Like Us: They Cook! Celebrities Are Just Like Us: They Cook!

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Looking for a new recipe to try this holiday season? We've gathered a list of hot cookbooks, written by your favorite celebrities. Give…
Looking for a new recipe to try this holiday season? We've gathered a list of hot cookbooks, written by your favorite celebrities. Give...

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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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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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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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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