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!
Summer Reading for a Cause: Everyone's a Reader!
Summer Reading for a Cause is for ALL ages! Join us for fun events, log your reading to earn prizes, and support a great cause.
Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest – Closed
Thank you to all who submitted stories. We will announce the winners in August!
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
2024 PAUSD Middle School Summer Reading - Graphic Novels
Recommended summer reading choices curated by the middle school librarians of Palo Alto Unified School District! Genre: graphic novels
2024 PAUSD Middle School Summer Reading - Non-fiction
Recommended summer reading choices curated by the middle school librarians of Palo Alto Unified School District! Genre: non-fiction
What's New
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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
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.
Family Resources at the Library: Toddlers
Explore fun, interactive library resources designed to engage and educate toddlers.
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.