Adults & Seniors
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Silicon Valley Reads 2025
Explore books, free programs and activities for this year's program, Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World.
Year of Letters
Gather, craft, and share! Our monthly series invites you to make cards, write letters, and decorate envelopes in a fun group setting.
Words on Wheels
Learn about our home delivery service for Palo Alto residents who are unable to visit the library due to health or other circumstances.
Silicon Valley Reads 2025
Explore books, free programs and activities for this year's program, Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World.
Year of Letters
Gather, craft, and share! Our monthly series invites you to make cards, write letters, and decorate envelopes in a fun group setting.
Words on Wheels
Learn about our home delivery service for Palo Alto residents who are unable to visit the library due to health or other circumstances.
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.
Tools for Job Seekers, Veterans, & Learners
Get access to live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches or Veteran Navigators.
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.
Tools for Job Seekers, Veterans, & Learners
Get access to live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches or Veteran Navigators.
What's New
Staff Picks
The Best of 2024: Fiction that Celebrates Culture
Suggested by Time magazine as 'The Best of Culture,' fiction published in 2024.
The Best of 2024: Nonfiction That Celebrates Culture
Suggested by Time Magazine as 'The Best of Culture," nonfiction published in 2024.
Top Checkouts of 2024: Adult Books
Here are the top 20 most checked out books from our adult collections.
"YA Reads for Adults" 2024
Peruse through the titles of our "YA Reads for Adults" book club and join us at our next meetup!
The Best of 2024: Fiction that Celebrates Culture
Suggested by Time magazine as 'The Best of Culture,' fiction published in 2024.
The Best of 2024: Nonfiction That Celebrates Culture
Suggested by Time Magazine as 'The Best of Culture," nonfiction published in 2024.
Top Checkouts of 2024: Adult Books
Here are the top 20 most checked out books from our adult collections.
"YA Reads for Adults" 2024
Peruse through the titles of our "YA Reads for Adults" book club and join us at our next meetup!
