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.
More LEGO Play!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve added another LEGO drop-in to our lineup at the Downtown Library!
Children's Library: Temporary Closure for Upgrades
The Children’s Library is temporarily closed for upgrades.
Spanish Storytime
Take a look at this booklist of simple Spanish and bilingual books, curated by our very own Bilingual Storyteller, Juliana!
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.
More LEGO Play!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve added another LEGO drop-in to our lineup at the Downtown Library!
Children's Library: Temporary Closure for Upgrades
The Children’s Library is temporarily closed for upgrades.
Spanish Storytime
Take a look at this booklist of simple Spanish and bilingual books, curated by our very own Bilingual Storyteller, Juliana!
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
Picture Books for SWANA Heritage Month
April is Southwest Asian and North African Heritage Month! Enjoy these picture books written about and by SWANA people. updated 2025
PACL Recommends: Sports Graphic Novels
Do you love graphic novels and sports? If so, this list is for you! Check out our top picks, sorted alphabetically by sport.
Picture Books for SWANA Heritage Month
April is Southwest Asian and North African Heritage Month! Enjoy these picture books written about and by SWANA people. updated 2025
PACL Recommends: Sports Graphic Novels
Do you love graphic novels and sports? If so, this list is for you! Check out our top picks, sorted alphabetically by sport.
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
How to Get the Most Out of Storytime!
These tips will help caregivers and children have a great storytime experience together, whether in-person or virtual.
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!
How to Get the Most Out of Storytime!
These tips will help caregivers and children have a great storytime experience together, whether in-person or virtual.
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!
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.
