College Terrace Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
Regular Hours
MondayÂ
Closed
TuesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
WednesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
ThursdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
FridayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
SaturdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
SundayÂ
Closed
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Staff Training Event
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Closed All Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Monday, October 13, 2025
Closed All Day
Email: pa.library@paloalto.gov
College Terrace Library was built in 1936 and is housed in a building designed by local architect, Charles K. Sumner.
Holidays and Closures
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Staff Training EventWednesday, October 8, 2025Closed All Day
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Indigenous Peoples' DayMonday, October 13, 2025Closed All Day
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Veteran’s DayTuesday, November 11, 2025Closed All Day
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Day Before ThanksgivingWednesday, November 26, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 27, 2025 - Friday, November 28, 2025Closed All Day
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Winter Holiday - Children's, College Terrace, and Downtown LibrariesWednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 19, 2026Closed All Day
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President's DayMonday, February 16, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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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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Winter Holiday - Children's, College Terrace, and Downtown LibrariesThursday, December 24, 2026 - Friday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
About College Terrace Library
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- Bike Racks
- Computers & Wi-fi
- Print / Copy
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Please note there is limited street parking.
Map
New & Available at College Terrace
New & Available at College Terrace
News & Blogs
News & Blogs
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5 Ways to Spice Up Your Bookshelf
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Reopening Mondays at Rinconada Library
We're excited to announce that starting February 12, Rinconada Library will be open on Mondays again!
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.
Introducing the Palo Alto City Library App
Download our free app to explore everything the library offers from your device!
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Bookshelf
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Bookshelf
Reopening Mondays at Rinconada Library
We're excited to announce that starting February 12, Rinconada Library will be open on Mondays again!