Nebraska Library Commission extended a special invitation to the Library and Space Cookies to share our experience with the transformative FarmBot project. We are delighted to share that the recorded episode of our virtual show is now available for you to watch. Join us as we delve into our own FarmBot project and beyond. The…
Stay Informed: How to Access The Economist
Attention all readers and subscribers of Palo Alto City Library! The digital format of The Economist is no longer available through the PressReader platform. However, for those who prefer to read The Economist online, it is still accessible through our Gale database, which provides a text-only format of all articles from 1988 to the present…
Enjoy World Languages
The Library is now providing Lote Online for Kids, a platform that provides access kids enjoy digital books in over 50 languages from the comfort of home.
Read Your Favorite Asian Magazines Online
Do you want to read in an Asian language but do not have time for a novel? Well, the Library has tons of Asian magazines available for you. They are completely free and just one click away. In this blog, I will give you an overview of our current Asian magazine collections. They are available…
Got a Hoopla Account Issue? Chances Are You Can Fix It
Oh no, something is wrong with your Hoopla account. Good news is that there are some sanity checks you can run first by yourself. And chances are, you might be able to fix the issue with a few clicks.
FarmBot is Working!
The Library’s agriculture robot FarmBot is now working. It has been growing a few carrots and just sowed some more seeds this spring! FarmBot in YouTube We launched a new YouTube playlist to show you how the FarmBot works. For example, we have videos on how the different components work together, how the FarmBot takes…
Which eReader Works Best with Library Books?
Answers to commons questions on what eBook collections work with which eReaders.
Don’t Google It — Start Your Research with Gale
Day in day out, most of us rely heavily on search engines to find information. But the information indexed by search engines like Google is not always reliable. Not to mention all the ads you have to wade through. Alternatively, the library provides Gale General OneFile to connect you to trusted, up-to-date content from leading…
A Robot Born of Community Spirit
With the help from our AWESOME community, the library built an agricultural robot at Mitchell Park. Robots and Digital Literacy At the Palo Alto City Library, we take literacy as job one, and this includes digital literacy. Our robotics program is arguably our most high-profile digital literacy endeavor. Many of you are already familiar with…
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