Throughout the month of August, the library will be hosting a service project called Letters of Love. We invite members of the community to write letters to Seniors living in care facilities. The library will collect these letters through August 24th and then deliver to local care facilities. A special teen-only workshop will be hosted on August 3rd.

When writing your letter please remember the following guidelines:

Be kind and thoughtful - think about the person who will be receiving your letter and the impact it will have. This is an opportunity to build a meaningful connection with a person who truly needs it.

Write with intention - be aware of the legibility of your writing, your grammar, and the stories you choose to share. Is this something that will resonate with the Senior and make them feel respected and seen?

Be creative - don't be afraid to think outside of the box. Write a poem, include a sketch, add in a personal touch that will give the recipient a sense of who you are.

Looking for a Pen Pal?

If you would like to start a pen pal relationship with the person receiving your letter, feel free to include your name along with the library's mailing address in your letter so that the Senior can respond. This is not required.

For Mitchell Park Library:

Mitchell Park Library
c/o Molly
3700 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303

For Rinconada Library:

Rinconada Library
c/o Alison
1213 Newell Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Drop off your letter(s) at Rinconada or Mitchell Park Libraries between 12PM – 5PM at the Sidewalk Service area by August 24.

Alongside this program series, Palo Alto City Library is also excited to announce our new collection of Dementia/Alzheimer’s Kits, available for checkout at Rinconada starting in August. We have three different kits available: Memory Lane, Memory Activity, and Caregiver Kits.

Please feel free to print our event flyers and brochures listed below and use the #BookToAction hashtag on social media. Thanks for your help!

• Program Brochure
• Resource List
• Event Schedule
• Wrinkles Book Discussion
• Virtual Event: The Who, What, and Why of Estate Planning
• Virtual Event: UNAFF in Libraries - Genius of Marian
• Virtual Event: Dementia, Loneliness, and COVID-19

• Graphic Novel Book Club
• UN Association Film Festival
• Teen Library Advisory Board
• Seniors At Home
• Fantagraphics
• Office of Human Services, City of Palo Alto
• Friends of the Palo Alto Library
• California Center for the Book
• California State Library