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.
Women's History Month
Explore booklists, events, and resources as we celebrate the women who’ve shaped history and continue to lead the way.
Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest
Our writing contest for grades 3–12 is back! Explore this year’s prompt and submit your story from March 1 to April 12.
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.
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.
Women's History Month
Explore booklists, events, and resources as we celebrate the women who’ve shaped history and continue to lead the way.
Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest
Our writing contest for grades 3–12 is back! Explore this year’s prompt and submit your story from March 1 to April 12.
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.
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
Nowruz
Celebrate Nowruz! Books for all ages exploring the stories, traditions, and cultural significance of the Persian New Year.
Women's History Month Picture Books
A selection of our most recently published (2025) picture book biographies featuring outstanding and inspiring women.
Nowruz
Celebrate Nowruz! Books for all ages exploring the stories, traditions, and cultural significance of the Persian New Year.
Women's History Month Picture Books
A selection of our most recently published (2025) picture book biographies featuring outstanding and inspiring women.
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.
