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.
Children's Library is Expanding Hours
Children’s Library will open two additional days on Mondays and Fridays, starting July 8. Come visit us!
Spanish Storytime
Take a look at this booklist of simple Spanish and bilingual books, curated by our very own Bilingual Storyteller, Juliana!
Graphic Novels that AREN'T Written by Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier is a graphic novel QUEEN. But oftentimes, her books are all checked out!
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
Middle School Magic
2024 has turned out to be a great year for kids who love fantasy novels! Here are some of our favorites (so far!).
PACL Recommends: Spooky Stories for Middle Grade Readers
Middle grade fiction featuring ghosts, ghouls, and other things that go bump in the night! updated 2024
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: PreK
Find resources tailored to enrich the early learning experiences of PreK children.
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.
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.
