Over 1,000 educational and entertaining programs
- Ten-year anniversary parties commemorating the completion of the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center and the renovation of the Rinconada Library.
- Cultural celebrations of Nowruz, Lunar New Year, and Diwali.
- Summer Reading for a Cause donated $2,400 to Downtown Streets Team for over 27,000 hours of community reading.
- AI Storytelling invited participants to script, storyboard, and create using AI tools.
Innovative new and upgraded facilities and services
- Our brand-new mobile app was downloaded more than 1,000 times in the six months following its launch.
- Words on Wheels provides personalized delivery service to community members who can't visit our libraries.
- The popular Parks Passes program added 75 Foothill Nature Preserve passes and 50 Santa Clara County Parks passes.
- The Children's Library reopened after an extensive renovation that included the installation of an automated materials handling system.
Community impact
We have to thank our incredibly supportive community who visited our libraries nearly 750,000 times, checked out over 1,000,000 items, and visited our website more than 1,000,000 times!
Celebrate with us
Celebrate with us as we continue to innovate, connect, and enrich the Palo Alto community. Whether through embracing cutting-edge technology or enhancing cultural understanding, your library is more than just books; it's a hub for inspiration and growth. Visit us, participate in our events, or explore our services to see the impact firsthand.