Rinconada Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
Regular Hours
MondayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
TuesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
WednesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
ThursdayÂ
12:00PM - 8:00PM
FridayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
SaturdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
SundayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Independence Day
Friday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026
Closed All Day
Email: pa.library@paloalto.gov
Rinconada Library is located across from the Palo Alto Art Center. Besides the regular collection, the library is also the home of the Local Interest Collection.
Upcoming Events
Explore Possibilities with Nature Journaling
Jun 30th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Holidays and Closures
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Independence DayFriday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Indigenous Peoples' DayMonday, October 12, 2026Closed All Day
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Veteran's DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Closed All Day
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Day Before ThanksgivingWednesday, November 25, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas Eve - Early Closure at Rinconada and Mitchell Park LibrariesThursday, December 24, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's Eve - Early Closure at Rinconada and Mitchell Park LibrariesThursday, December 31, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
Featured Services
Local Interest Collections
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This collection has items in print and digital formats. The physical collection is housed exclusively at the Rinconada Library.
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About Rinconada Library
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- Bike Racks
- Book a Room
- Computers & Wi-fi
- Drive-up Book Return
- Electric Vehicle Charging
- Parking Lot
- Print / Copy
- Teen Zone
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The parking lot entrance is just past the library. There are approximately 89 parking spaces in the lot not including EV Charging stations and designated Car Pool parking. There are bike racks and bike repair stations. Additional parking is available between the library and the Cultural Center.
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Four meeting rooms can be booked online, for 2 hours, with a maximum of 4Â people at a time. Rooms are equipped with TVs for screen sharing. The Duveneck, Crescent Park, Leland Manor, and St. Francis rooms can be booked up to a week in advance.
Map
New & Available at Rinconada
New & Available at Rinconada
News & Blogs
News & Blogs
Share Your Story Through Nature Journaling!
Get curious about the world around you and put it down on paper! Learn more about how to get started with nature journaling.
🎉 Vintage Media Lab Expands to Rinconada Library!
We’re excited to share that the Vintage Media Lab is opening a second location at Rinconada Library this May! Book an appointment today!
Library of Things
Besides books, there are so many other things you can check out at the Library!
Field Guide to a Pollinator Garden
Learn more about Mitchell Park Library's pollinator garden, populated with native California plants.
Share Your Story Through Nature Journaling!
Get curious about the world around you and put it down on paper! Learn more about how to get started with nature journaling.
🎉 Vintage Media Lab Expands to Rinconada Library!
We’re excited to share that the Vintage Media Lab is opening a second location at Rinconada Library this May! Book an appointment today!
Library of Things
Besides books, there are so many other things you can check out at the Library!
Field Guide to a Pollinator Garden
Learn more about Mitchell Park Library's pollinator garden, populated with native California plants.