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…
New Ways to Learn a Language
We often hear customers ask: “What kind of language learning resources does the Library have?” Mango Languages has been our standard answer over the years, but now we have more to offer! Our awesome UpSkill resources open the door to thousands of online courses on language learning. Even better, you can even get certificates for…
Which eReader Works Best with Library Books?
Answers to commons questions on what eBook collections work with which eReaders.
Skillshare for Creative Minds
What is Skillshare? Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Class topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. Who is Skillshare for? Creative and curious people Lifelong learners Working professionals Beginners, pros, dabblers, and masters What is a Skillshare class? Skillshare classes include a…
Elevate Your Career with Coursera
What is Coursera? Coursera offers more than 3,000 cutting edge courses, taught by top instructors from 190 of the world’s leading universities and organizations. Coursera will enable you to: Master the most in-demand technology and business skills to excel in your role Enjoy an engaging and interactive learning experience with leading instructors Work at your own pace with bite-sized sessions…
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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