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.
Bring Your Class to the Library
Palo Alto City Library welcomes school classes of all ages to visit our five library locations.
Free Tutoring for K-12 Students
The California State Library now provides free 24/7 one-on-one online tutoring for all California students in grades K-12.
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.
Bring Your Class to the Library
Palo Alto City Library welcomes school classes of all ages to visit our five library locations.
Free Tutoring for K-12 Students
The California State Library now provides free 24/7 one-on-one online tutoring for all California students in grades K-12.
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
Family Craft: Bean and Lentil Mosaics
Nov 19th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Choose from a variety of beans and lentils to create your own colorful mosaic! Children ages 4–11 are invited to make a unique design using…
Upcoming Teens Events
Staff Picks
Check out recommendations from our staff!
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
Free Tutoring for K-12 Students
The California State Library now provides free 24/7 one-on-one online tutoring for all California students in grades K-12.
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.
Free Tutoring for K-12 Students
The California State Library now provides free 24/7 one-on-one online tutoring for all California students in grades K-12.
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.
