Palo Alto Reads

Take part in this annual “one book, one community” program that encourages the reading and discussion of a selected book around themes and topics relevant to our city.

In April 2023 the Palo Alto City Library led the discussion around the anthology, All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis, opens a new window.

This page will be updated soon with more information about the program in 2024!

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Book Synopsis

Intermixing essays with poetry and art, this book is both a balm and a guide for knowing and holding what has been done to the world, while bolstering our resolve never to give up on each other or our collective future. We must summon truth, courage, and solutions, to turn away from the brink and toward life-giving possibility. Curated by two climate leaders, this book is a collection and celebration of visionaries who are leading us on a path toward all we can save.

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History

In early June 2020, the Palo Alto City Council adopted a Resolution affirming that Black lives matter and committed to address systemic racism and bias, and honored the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and others that have fallen victim to violence at the hands of authorities.

The Council approved a Race and Equity framework and a series of actions including community engagement in ongoing, thoughtful dialogue and leadership. The history of our city’s segregation is a great starting point to discuss ongoing inequities in our community, and explore solutions together.

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Palo Alto Reads initiative is sponsored by Gardner Capital. The Library is grateful for their generous support.

We've partnered with various City departments, local agencies, organizations and businesses to share resources and ideas to help us all do our part in preserving our planet.

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