Is the library open today?
Hours & Information
Open today until 9:00pm
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
New Year's Eve - Early Closure at Rinconada and Mitchell Park Libraries
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Closes early: 5:00pm
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Closed All Day
Email: pa.library@paloalto.gov
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
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow
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
New Year's Eve - Early Closure at Rinconada and Mitchell Park Libraries
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Closes early: 5:00pm
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Closed All Day
Email: pa.library@paloalto.gov
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
Today's Hours
Winter Holiday - Children's, College Terrace, and Downtown LibrariesClosed until 10:00am Friday
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
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026
Closed All Day
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Closed All Day
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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
Today's Hours
Winter Holiday - Children's, College Terrace, and Downtown LibrariesClosed until 10:00am Friday
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
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026
Closed All Day
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Closed All Day
Email: pa.library@paloalto.gov
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
Today's Hours
Winter Holiday - Children's, College Terrace, and Downtown LibrariesClosed until 10:00am Friday
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
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026
Closed All Day
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Closed All Day
Email: pa.library@paloalto.gov
College Terrace Library was built in 1936 and is housed in a building designed by local architect, Charles K. Sumner.
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