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Women's History Month
Celebrate the remarkable achievements of women through special events and stories.
Silicon Valley Reads 2024: A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today
Check out this year's selected titles and join events happening across Santa Clara County!
Palo Alto in 60 Seconds
This podcast series by a local teen brings to life the history of the town of Palo Alto - its people, places, and culture.
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Staff Picks
Colorful Reading for Women's History Month
Expand your TBR (to be read) list with some of these titles by women of color!
Black Voices: New Memoirs
Explore fresh voices and perspectives with these recently published memoirs by Black authors.
Fantasy Books Subverting the "Chosen One" Narrative
Heroes in fantasy novels are often destined to save the world or born to fulfill ancient prophecies. What happens if they don't?
Scientific Discoveries
Enjoy these stories of the people who brought new discoveries to light.