Beginning in January 2026, we’re updating how appointments open so it’s more fair for everyone to plan visits and find a time that works. At a glance Appointments Through January 31, 2026: These are the last appointments booked under the current system—up to 100 days in advance. Availability will no longer show beyond that on…
Partner with Palo Alto City Library
We're excited to bring back in-person volunteering at the library! The following info is for prospective adult volunteers (ages 18 and older). If you're a teen looking for volunteer hours, then please check our teen volunteer blog. If you are interested in library-related volunteering, in-person, then consider being a... Library program host! We're always looking…
Middle School Resources at the Library: 6-8th Grade
Need an extra hand with homework, craving music to ignite your study session, or would you rather be reading comics? Check out these library resources!
AI Storytelling 2.0: Reimagining Creativity in 2025
This spring, we brought back one of our most popular program series—AI Storytelling—with a 2025 reboot that leveled up everything from tools to techniques. Read all about it and view finished AI Projects on our YouTube Channel.
AI Wonder World Hackathon Program Recap
Read about the AI Wonder World Hackathon held on December 22, 2024, at Mitchell Park Library. Middle school students teamed up with tech mentors to explore AI and develop innovative solutions to challenges like climate change and mental health. Relive the energy and creativity of this impactful event, and get ready for next year's hackathon on March 23, 2025!
Books to Read for LGBTQ+ History Month
By Colten M., 10th Grade October is LGBTQ+ History Month, the perfect time to learn more about a topic that’s often left out in school. Whether you are already an expert on queer history or are just getting started, there is always more to learn (and allies should learn too!). In this list, I have…
How to Get Out of a Reading Slump
By Linh N., Grade 10 Reading slumps. These can happen when we get too busy to open up a book during the day, when we are distracted by technology, or when we don’t have enough energy to read. After a while, it gets really hard to rack up the concentration needed, and you simply…
Book Reviews by Neha
By Neha N., Grade 10 One of Us Is Next One of us is Next is the second novel in the “One of us is Lying” trilogy. This trilogy takes place in Bayview, a city in California where things always seem to go wrong. In One of us is Next, a mysterious truth or dare…
Reading vs. Alzheimer’s
By Linh N., Grade 10 Alzheimer’s Disease affects more than 6 million people in the United States, most of which are in their sixties or seventies. This disease progresses in five stages, and although it depends on the person, the brain deteriorates over a course of about a decade. This is not to be…
My Top 3 Summer TV Shows
By Neha N., Grade 10 With summer break coming to a close, I wanted to revisit the TV shows I watched over the past couple months. I often feel like certain shows connect with me the most during certain seasons. Summer is no exception. This list is made up of my top 3 favorite…
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