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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr: Traditions, Meaning and Celebration
Learn about Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr! Join us for a movie screening, crafts, and explore curated book lists for all ages.
Celebrate Black History Month
From library events to booklists and films, we have a variety of resources for celebrating Black History Month.
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.
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr: Traditions, Meaning and Celebration
Learn about Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr! Join us for a movie screening, crafts, and explore curated book lists for all ages.
Celebrate Black History Month
From library events to booklists and films, we have a variety of resources for celebrating Black History Month.
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.
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.
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Staff Picks
Ramadan Reflections: Stories of Culture, Faith, and Family
Explore books for adults that reflect the spirit of Ramadan—reflection, faith, community, and generosity.
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.
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.
Contemporary Lunar New Year Novels
Lunar New Year traditions and celebrations feature prominently in all of these modern-day stories for teens and adults.
Ramadan Reflections: Stories of Culture, Faith, and Family
Explore books for adults that reflect the spirit of Ramadan—reflection, faith, community, and generosity.
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.
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.
Contemporary Lunar New Year Novels
Lunar New Year traditions and celebrations feature prominently in all of these modern-day stories for teens and adults.
