The winter holidays are a great time of year to make handmade gifts for your family and friends. Giving a handmade gift is extra special because it is one-of-a-kind and made with love. So bust out your craft supplies and start making! Books: Check out these craft books for kids, and turn those beautiful craft…
Palo Alto Reads 2020: Biased
Library staff have created a list of books and online resources to supplement your reading of Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudices That Shapes What we See, Think, and Do by Jennifer Eberhardt: Understanding Bias Reading List Online Resources: Coming to the Table Common Sense Media Resources About Race and Racism Equal Justice Intiative Life After Hate The…
Daylight Savings Time is Here!
The sun sets earlier and rises later, and we all change our clocks. How did the standard of Daylight Savings Time come to be, and how can you prepare for this bi-annual time change? What is Daylight Saving Time? Daylight Saving Time is the standard that requires setting a clock forward an hour in the spring…
Introducing Picture Book Bundles
Picture Book Bundles are now available for checkout at Mitchell Park and Rinconada Libraries! Each bundle includes a variety of 10 picture books, carefully selected by our librarians for families to discover and enjoy. Find a new favorite or rediscover an old classic as you unpack these mystery bundles! Available during Sidewalk Service open hours, no need to request in advance Books can…
Virtual Storytimes in Other Languages
Storytime is a powerful tool in helping young children develop their language skills, as well as learn new ones! The Library has enjoyed offering multilingual storytimes in the past, but we've had to suspend that programming, due to the pandemic. However, we've have found a few storytellers who are providing virtual storytimes in the following…
Virtual Storytime Songs & Rhymes
Storytime can be a wonderful bonding experience with your child and an opportunity to teach them repetition, rhyme, and rhythm. All three are helpful ways to boost your child’s language and early literacy skills. But have you ever attended (or viewed) one of our storytimes and didn’t know the words to a song or a rhyme?…
Back to School Resources at Your Library
We all know that going back to school can be a time of both excitement and uncertainty. Now that schools are delivering instruction in the form of distance learning, we have provided some online educational resources to help children and their families make the most out of learning at home. You may need your PACL…
Palo Alto Reads 2020
The Library has launched Palo Alto Reads, a “one book, one community” program that encourages the reading and discussion of a selected book around themes and topics relevant to our city. This year's book selection is The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein. You can now view…
Storytime with Stanford Athletics
Join Us for Storytime with Stanford Athletics Enjoying virtual visits from your local Palo Alto librarians with online sing along and storytime videos? We sure hope so, and for even more storytime fun at home, check out our newest series in partnership with Stanford Athletics. Next Tuesday, June 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Mackenzie from the Stanford women’s volleyball team will visit…
Self-Care for Adults During COVID-19
Are you struggling with a new work, home or life situation, or just need something to help calm down after a long day? The Library is here to help with free resources to help de-stress, distract, and relax. #life Library Resources: All online library resources are available 24/7 with your library card! Watch Movies …
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