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.
How to Get the Most Out of Storytime!
Our librarians share expert tips to help parents and children enjoy a fun and engaging storytime experience together.
Changes to Children's Library Schedule
Beginning July 20, the Children's Library will be closed on Mondays. Learn about the changes and available library services.
Storytimes On Break
Storytimes will be on break through the month of August. Here are great resources to keep practicing and reading together.
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.
How to Get the Most Out of Storytime!
Our librarians share expert tips to help parents and children enjoy a fun and engaging storytime experience together.
Changes to Children's Library Schedule
Beginning July 20, the Children's Library will be closed on Mondays. Learn about the changes and available library services.
Storytimes On Break
Storytimes will be on break through the month of August. Here are great resources to keep practicing and reading together.
Upcoming Events
PACL at Home
Visit our Youtube channel for sing alongs, read alouds, craft videos, and more!
Upcoming Teens Events
Staff Picks
Check out recommendations from our staff!
Kids Staff Picks
Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month with these distinctive titles by Latine & Hispanic authors.
Let's Go Hiking
Get inspired to explore the great outdoors. Enjoy these books about hiking, adventure, and the transformative power of nature.
Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month with these distinctive titles by Latine & Hispanic authors.
Let's Go Hiking
Get inspired to explore the great outdoors. Enjoy these books about hiking, adventure, and the transformative power of 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
Middle School Resources at the Library: 6-8th Grade
The Library offers homework help, music, comics, community service opportunities, and more. Check it out!
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: Toddlers
Explore fun, interactive library resources designed to engage and educate toddlers.
Middle School Resources at the Library: 6-8th Grade
The Library offers homework help, music, comics, community service opportunities, and more. Check it out!
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: Toddlers
Explore fun, interactive library resources designed to engage and educate toddlers.
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.
