Is the library open today?

Is the library open today?

Hours & Information

Open today until 6:00pm

Regular Hours

Monday 
10:00AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 9:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 9:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Labor Day
Monday, September 1, 2025
Closed All Day
3700 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Mitchell Park Library is part of a new joint library & community center facility, serving diverse community needs. The lively space includes public art and supports a wide array of library programming. Mitchell Park Library is a…

Hours & Information

Open today until 6:00pm

Regular Hours

Monday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Labor Day
Monday, September 1, 2025
Closed All Day
1213 Newell Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Rinconada Library is located across from the Palo Alto Art Center. Besides the regular collection, the library is also the home of the Local Interest Collection.

Hours & Information

Open today until 6:00pm

Regular Hours

Monday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 
Closed

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Labor Day
Monday, September 1, 2025
Closed All Day
Built in 1940, the Children's Library was the first freestanding library in the United States intended solely for children. The Children's Library serves children from birth through 5th grade in a fun and inviting garden setting.…

Hours & Information

Open today until 6:00pm

Regular Hours

Monday 
Closed
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 
Closed

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Labor Day
Monday, September 1, 2025
Closed All Day
270 Forest Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
The Downtown Library was built in 1971, and has collections of books and media materials for adults and a small children’s collection.

Hours & Information

Open today until 6:00pm

Regular Hours

Monday 
Closed
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 
Closed

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Labor Day
Monday, September 1, 2025
Closed All Day
2300 Wellesley St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
College Terrace Library was built in 1936 and is housed in a building designed by local architect, Charles K. Sumner.

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Love Your Libraries: Children's Library Celebration!

Sep 13th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us on Saturday, September 13, as we celebrate the re-opening of Children's Library with a musical performance, fun crafts, and more.

Upcoming Teens Events

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