By: Omar A., Grade 11 In the preface to his critically acclaimed novel, the Hero of Ages, Brandon Sanderson, when talking about newer writers, states: “I consistently found myself disappointed by the endings of these books, however. Granted, I'll take a book with a weak ending but great characters over the reverse—but I felt that…
Brainfuse HelpNow Is Now Available 24/7
Brainfuse HelpNow now offers 24/7 live tutoring, free with your Palo Alto City Library card. Get homework help, test prep, and more!
Book Review: Elatsoe
By: Zhendi C., Grade 10 Disappointed. I’ve always been interested in young adult stories about mythic creatures, otherworldly figures, and interactions between the real world and the imagined characters. One of my favorites was A Snake Falls to Earth, also by the same author as this book. But reading that one was so different. Before…
Book Review: The War That Saved My Life
By: Hannah C. Genre: Historical Fiction Length: 316 Age: 12+ The War That Saved My Life written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is a touching and heartful Historical Fiction book set during WWII. Set in the war filled England of the 1940s the story follows a 10 year old girl named Ada. Like many of the…
Tax Information & Services
Palo Alto City Library will provide limited sessions for live tax assistance this season. In addition, find information, forms and service locations to file your taxes.
Celebrate Black History Month
Explore Black History Month on our blog! From library events to booklists and films, we have a variety of resources for all ages.
Three Classical Music Recommendations For Beginners
By: Cameron R., Grade 11 Most people have heard of Ode to Joy and Vivaldi’s winter. But there are plenty of catchy, head bopping classical music pieces out there which haven’t completely reached the public in the same way “pop” classical has. So I compiled a rudimentary list of great accessible pieces for every classical…
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
Bridges to Belonging is the theme for the 2026 Season of Silicon Valley Reads.
Using AI As A Tool
By: Vivienne B, Grade 11 A research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab conducted a study in 2024 with three groups of students writing essays, each with different tools they are allowed to use. Each group had one of the following tools; these tools included only the brain, search engines, or solely…
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