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Celebrate Pride at Palo Alto City Library
Join us throughout June as we stand with our community to celebrate equality, love, acceptance, and all things Pride.
Invest Wisely
What is driving the market? What investors should know? Morningstar is the place where you can research thousands of stocks and funds.
Comprehensive global company and industry information
Detailed company and industry profiles including SWOT reports, market share and financial reports, business news and much more.
Covid-19 Legal Issues
Covid-19 will have lasting legal implications for our society. We're sharing a law resource webpage created by the San Diego Law Library.
Self-Care for Adults During COVID-19
Library staff some recommendations for all the adults out there struggling to adjust to the changes made to our lives during this time.
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!
The Washington Post Online - Now Available
Enjoy unlimited digital access to WashingtonPost.com from any internet connected device.
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.
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!
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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