Adults & Seniors
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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.
Silicon Valley Reads 2026
Explore books, free programs and activities for this year's program, Bridges to Belonging.
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.
Silicon Valley Reads 2026
Explore books, free programs and activities for this year's program, Bridges to Belonging.
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
