Adults & Seniors
Spotlight
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
Explore books, free programs and activities for this year's program, Bridges to Belonging.
Vintage Media Lab (VML) 2026 Bookings Reboot
Beginning in January 2026, we’re upgrading how appointments become available.
Adult Volunteering
Volunteers can apply online, complete training, and contribute through the library or partner organizations like FOPAL.
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
Explore books, free programs and activities for this year's program, Bridges to Belonging.
Vintage Media Lab (VML) 2026 Bookings Reboot
Beginning in January 2026, we’re upgrading how appointments become available.
Adult Volunteering
Volunteers can apply online, complete training, and contribute through the library or partner organizations like FOPAL.
Upcoming Events
Meditation at the Library
Join us for meditation to enjoy a moment of calm and improve your well-being.
Online Resources
The Joy of News Reading
Feeling overwhelmed by today’s news? This blog post explores how to filter out misinformation and regain a balanced, informed perspective.
Consumer Reports
Get comprehensive product reviews and buying guides from the award winning ConsumerReports.org
Search Obituaries
Genealogists rejoice! HeritageHub provides access to thousands of obituaries.
Invest Wisely
What is driving the market? What investors should know? Morningstar is the place where you can research thousands of stocks and funds.
The Joy of News Reading
Feeling overwhelmed by today’s news? This blog post explores how to filter out misinformation and regain a balanced, informed perspective.
Consumer Reports
Get comprehensive product reviews and buying guides from the award winning ConsumerReports.org
Search Obituaries
Genealogists rejoice! HeritageHub provides access to thousands of obituaries.
Invest Wisely
What is driving the market? What investors should know? Morningstar is the place where you can research thousands of stocks and funds.
What's New
Staff Picks
Top Checkouts of 2025: Adult Books
Discover the most popular picks in adult fiction and nonfiction.
Top Checkouts of 2025: Movies & TV
See what was popular in movies and series this past year!
A Season of Stories: Christmas Reads for Everyone
A heartwarming season of Christmas stories filled with joy, wonder, and timeless holiday magic readers for adults.
Lifelong Learning
Nurture lifelong curiosity with stories that deepen comprehension, empathy, and critical thinking about life's challenges and values.
Top Checkouts of 2025: Adult Books
Discover the most popular picks in adult fiction and nonfiction.
Top Checkouts of 2025: Movies & TV
See what was popular in movies and series this past year!
A Season of Stories: Christmas Reads for Everyone
A heartwarming season of Christmas stories filled with joy, wonder, and timeless holiday magic readers for adults.
Lifelong Learning
Nurture lifelong curiosity with stories that deepen comprehension, empathy, and critical thinking about life's challenges and values.
