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Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
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
Christmas Eve - Early Closure at Rinconada and Mitchell Park Libraries
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Closes early: 5:00pm
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
Phone: (650) 329-2436
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.
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
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
Christmas Eve - Early Closure at Rinconada and Mitchell Park Libraries
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Closes early: 5:00pm
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
Phone: (650) 329-2436
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
Closed until 10:00am today
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
Winter Holiday - Children's, College Terrace, and Downtown Libraries
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Closed All Day
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
1276 Harriet Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 329-2436
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
Closed until 10:00am today
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
Winter Holiday - Children's, College Terrace, and Downtown Libraries
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Closed All Day
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
Phone: (650) 329-2436
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
Closed until 10:00am today
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
Winter Holiday - Children's, College Terrace, and Downtown Libraries
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Closed All Day
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
Phone: (650) 329-2436
College Terrace Library was built in 1936 and is housed in a building designed by local architect, Charles K. Sumner.
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