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Make 2020 Census Count Palo Alto
The Census is coming and we need to make sure that everyone in Palo Alto is counted, so we get our share of federal funding!
Silicon Valley Reads: Julian Guthrie, Author of Alpha Girls
Feb 2nd | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Rinconada Library
Silicon Valley Reads and the Friends of the Palo Alto Library are pleased to host author Julian Guthrie.
The Washington Post Online - Now Available
We are pleased to announce customers now have unlimited digital access to WashingtonPost.com from any internet connected device.
Lunar New Year Festival
Feb 1st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Art Center Auditorium
Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year in Palo Alto! There will be lots of fun, activities and performances for all ages!
Life Skills Toolkit
4th Thursday of the month at 4:30pm
Mitchell Park and Rinconada
Join us for a monthly course on the essentials of living, led by a local expert in their field. Our topic for January is Scholarships 101.
It's Tax Season!
Tax time is here again and the Palo Alto City Library is here to help you locate the information you need to file!
Library Testing New eBook App
The Library is beginning public testing of SimplyE, a single app for accessing eBooks and Audiobooks from multiple digital book providers.
Get Productive!
We've got books filled with tips and advice to help you be more productive at work, school, and every aspect of your life.
Staff Picks: Adult Mystery
Want to know what PACL staff is reading? Here is a selection of Adult Mystery titles recommended by our library staff!
Books for Entrepreneurs, by Women
See our picks written by strong women who have overcome obstacles to find success.
Vintage Media Lab
This new service provides equipment to digitize all of your memories that are captured in older media formats.
Consumer Reports
The well regarded consumer guide Consumer Reports can be accessed via two online sources, Flipster and Ebsco Discovery.
Freegal
Freegal is free and legally downloadable music and music videos. Use your five credits per month to build your custom music library!
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Tomorrow's Garden
What does it really mean to plant a sustainable garden? Stephen Orr explains that the answer will vary depending on where your garden is located and then…
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