By: Cameron R., Grade 11 Most people have heard of Ode to Joy and Vivaldi’s winter. But there are plenty of catchy, head bopping classical music pieces out there which haven’t completely reached the public in the same way “pop” classical has. So I compiled a rudimentary list of great accessible pieces for every classical…
Happy Lunar New Year!
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Palo Alto City Library. Enjoy crafts, lion dancing, and other performers at our family-friendly event.
Silicon Valley Reads 2026
Bridges to Belonging is the theme for the 2026 Season of Silicon Valley Reads.
Using AI As A Tool
By: Vivienne B, Grade 11 A research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab conducted a study in 2024 with three groups of students writing essays, each with different tools they are allowed to use. Each group had one of the following tools; these tools included only the brain, search engines, or solely…
Horror Mediums and Where to Find Them
By: Omar A., Grade 11 The horror medium is one of the most unrated and underappreciated mediums of movies, books, or games, along with being one of the most controversial. Other than the fact that most people out there do not really want to spend their free time fearfully, there tends to be some disfavor…
Field Guide to a Pollinator Garden
In September 2022, the Mitchell Park Library team, with the help of City of Palo Alto Parks staff and a crew of volunteers, added a pollinator garden. This garden, located on the second floor, features California native plants that support a wide variety of pollinators: bees, bats, hummingbirds, and more! Over the last few years, this…
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.
Book Review: The Escape Room
By: Vivienne B. Genre: Psychological Thriller Length: 384 pages Age: 16+ The Escape Room written by Megan Goldin is one of the fastest paced, psychologically twisting, thrillers that I have ever read. This is the first book I read by Megan Goldin and safe to say it made her my all time favorite author. This…
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