By: Benjamin L., 9th grade Blood, Sweat, and Cymbals In arguably the most tense psychological thriller I’ve ever watched, Damien Chazzele’s Whiplash keeps the viewer’s eyes glued to the screen with his unique screenplay, sweat-breaking interactions between characters, and electrifying musical performances. The story is centered around Andrew Neiman, an aspiring drummer at one of…
Wander and Wonder with Nature Journaling!
Nature journaling is a wonderful intersection of art and science, an activity that encourages you to get curious and connect to the world around you.
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.
Opinion: The Art of Historical Fiction
By: Nithya K., Grade 10 I’m an avid reader of fiction, and I usually find myself gravitating the most towards sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery. However, I’m selective with my historical fiction. Once in a while, I will find a truly wonderful book, and over time, I’ve come to realize that the best historical fiction…
📖🤓 How to Fit Reading into your Day! 🤓📖
By: Norah, Grade 8 A lot of us would love to read - we just don’t know where to start, or just don’t have time to. Our lives can get so busy now that even opening a book can feel like it takes a bit too much time - time that we don’t have…
Celebrate National Library Week 2025
Celebrate National Library Week with Palo Alto City Library. Learn how to support your local libraries, discover special events from April 7-13, and join authors Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud in championing the value of libraries in our communities.
Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Heritage Month
Discover the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of Southwest Asia & North Africa. Join us for SWANA Heritage Month events & resources!
April is National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! Explore poetry readings, events, and resources, and join us at the library for a special talk with poet Joan Gelfand on April 26.
Book Review: The Two Towers: Action and Intrigue
By Yunhan, Grade 7 The author never said what the two towers were exactly, but most people think they refer to the strongholds of the antagonists in this book: Saruman and Sauron. The main characters visit the former during their journeys in this book, and the latter casts its shadow throughout The Lord of…
Book Review/Ranking: YA Mystery Must-Reads
By Nithya, Grade 10 I’ve been a fan of mystery novels since childhood. My first introduction to the genre was the Nancy Drew series, a classic, and I’ve loved mystery ever since. I’ve read many books, and dabbled in mystery writing, so I know just how difficult it is to keep a reader on…
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