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.
Join us for Flight Path: A Monthlong Celebration of Birds!
Discover local birds, learn birdwatching basics, and help prevent window strikes this April with our Flight Path events.
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.
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.
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.
Join us for Flight Path: A Monthlong Celebration of Birds!
Discover local birds, learn birdwatching basics, and help prevent window strikes this April with our Flight Path events.
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.
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.
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
Legends Reimagined: An AANHPI Heritage Month List
Dive into a curated selection of folklore-inspired fiction celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.
Autobiographies for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders
Autobiographies for a variety of reading and/or grade levels. Last updated May 2026.
Legends Reimagined: An AANHPI Heritage Month List
Dive into a curated selection of folklore-inspired fiction celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.
Autobiographies for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders
Autobiographies for a variety of reading and/or grade levels. Last updated May 2026.
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.
