Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am tomorrow

Monday 
Closed
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 
Closed
270 Forest Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
The Downtown Library was built in 1971, and has collections of books and media materials for adults and a small children’s collection.

Holidays and Closures

  • President’s Day
    Monday, February 17, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day
    Monday, October 13, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Veteran’s Day
    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Day Before Thanksgiving
    Wednesday, November 26, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Friday, November 28, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Winter Holiday - Children's, College Terrace, and Downtown Libraries
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day

About Downtown Library

  • There is free parking at the rear of the library building as well as beneath the Civic Center located directly across the street. All street and lot parking is limited to two hours.

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