Kids
Spotlight
Read Together Storytime Kits
Read Together Storytime Kits are available for checkout! Each bag contains a unique set of picture books with a special theme.
America at 250
Celebrate this historic milestone with special library programs, online resources, and booklists.
Pride at PACL
Happy Pride Month! Join us in celebrating with special events, stories, films and more!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Families with children ages five and under are invited to sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books by mail.
Read Together Storytime Kits
Read Together Storytime Kits are available for checkout! Each bag contains a unique set of picture books with a special theme.
America at 250
Celebrate this historic milestone with special library programs, online resources, and booklists.
Pride at PACL
Happy Pride Month! Join us in celebrating with special events, stories, films and more!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Families with children ages five and under are invited to sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books by mail.
Upcoming Events
Farmer Arann Music
Jun 27th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Music, movement, and farm rhythms come together to create an engaging, hands-on sing-a-long for kids and grown-ups alike!
Upcoming Teens Events
Staff Picks
Check out recommendations from our staff!
Kids Staff Picks
Read Aloud Picture Books for Kindergarten and 1st Graders
A list of funny, interactive, and engaging picture books to read loud to children in grades K-1.
Getting Outside with Kids
Try these books for inspiration and motivation to trade the tech and step outside to reconnect with nature.
Read Aloud Picture Books for Kindergarten and 1st Graders
A list of funny, interactive, and engaging picture books to read loud to children in grades K-1.
Getting Outside with Kids
Try these books for inspiration and motivation to trade the tech and step outside to reconnect with nature.
What's New
What's New
What's New
International Languages
Explore books in other languages.
Children's Theater Collection
A special collection curated by The Palo Alto Children's Theater.
Award Winners
Browse award-winning titles.
Resources for Parents & Educators
Family Resources at the Library: TK-5th Grade
Support your child's learning with a variety of literacy-based programs and resources available through the library.
Family Resources at the Library: Infants
Learn about library resources and programs to support families with infants.
Family Resources at the Library: PreK
Find resources tailored to enrich the early learning experiences of PreK children.
Family Resources at the Library: TK-5th Grade
Support your child's learning with a variety of literacy-based programs and resources available through the library.
Family Resources at the Library: Infants
Learn about library resources and programs to support families with infants.
Family Resources at the Library: PreK
Find resources tailored to enrich the early learning experiences of PreK children.
Practice storytime songs!
Repeating words, songs, and movements helps develop early literacy skills. Practice songs and rhymes at home with videos recorded by our librarians.
