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.
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.
America at 250
Celebrate this historic milestone with special library programs, online resources, and booklists.
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.
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.
America at 250
Celebrate this historic milestone with special library programs, online resources, and booklists.
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
Oceans of Possibilities!
In honor of this year's Summer Reading theme, enjoy these books about oceans and sea creatures for all ages.
Juneteenth
Books to honor, celebrate, and learn. Explore our Juneteenth collection of history, picture books, poetry, memoir and more for every reader.
Oceans of Possibilities!
In honor of this year's Summer Reading theme, enjoy these books about oceans and sea creatures for all ages.
Juneteenth
Books to honor, celebrate, and learn. Explore our Juneteenth collection of history, picture books, poetry, memoir and more for every reader.
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.
