Today is last day for Children’s Library’s and Youth Services’ Supervising Librarian, Melinda Wing. Aloha, Melinda (she’s retiring to Hawaii). You will be missed! There are some great programs coming up this week, so check your calendars! Tomorrow, S…

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This week’s Program Friday update will be short and sweet:- This weekend, November 8th and 9th, the Friends of the Palo Alto Library are hosting their monthly booksales at Cubberley Community Center. Stop in to find some great buys for you and your fam…

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Continue reading → Program Friday (Upcoming Programs for November 8-15)

The library has some exciting programs coming up next week!Randel McGee, Puppeteer*Wednesday, October 29 at 3:30 p.m.College Terrace Library, 2300 Wellesley St.This gifted storyteller, musician, and writer will perform with his adorable puppet pal, Gro…

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There are some wonderful programs coming up in the next week!The popular Paws to Read program returns tomorrow, October 18 at 2:30 pm at Children’s Library. This program pairs trained companion dogs with beginning readers who can spend 15 - 20 minutes …

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PLEASE NOTE: ALL PALO ALTO LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY. We have some really unique programs coming up this week! First, we have a Day of the Dead Celebration (Wednesday, October 15th at 3:30pm, Childre…

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Continue reading → Program Friday (Upcoming Programs for October 11-18)

Next week is full of exciting programs!Meet the Maasai!Wed. Oct. 1 at 3:30 pmChildren’s Library We are pleased to host and introduce two Maasai leaders from Kenya who will share stories about life as Maasai children, demonstrating vertical jumping, an…

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Continue reading → Program Friday (Upcoming Programs for Sept. 27 - Oct. 3)

Here are some reminders about upcoming programs.Wednesday, September 24: Afterschool Special-So You Think You Can Dance?Children’s Library, 3:30pm- for grades K-5 ONLY. All dance participants will get a FREE mini-scoop from Rick’s Ice Cream, and the gr…

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Continue reading → Program Friday (Programs through September 30)

We have some wonderful and exciting programs coming up in the next few weeks. Check them out! (Click on the event title for a link to a full description of the event.)Tuesday, September 16th: Baby Storytime Fall Session beginsAt Children’s Library, 11…

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Continue reading → Program Friday (Upcoming Programs for September 13-19)

Upcoming Programs for the week of August 30-September 7:Monday, September 1All Palo Alto Library branches are closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.Saturday, September 6 at 2:30 p.m.Saturday Special: Calling All Bookworms Mitchell Park Library, 3…

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CATCH THE READING BUG SUMMER READING PROGRAM ENDS IN THREE DAYS!!!If you signed up for the reading program, you must pick up your certificate and prizes by August 26th. Don’t miss out on your free book (provided by the Friends of the Library) or your …

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Coming this week to a Palo Alto City Library branch near you: - Saturday, August 16th from 2:30-3:30pm at Children’s Library: Paws to ReadBack by popular demand, this program allows new readers to spend some quality time sharing their favorite book wit…

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Continue reading → Program Friday (Upcoming Programs for August 16-22)

We are so excited about these two author visits! Get the dates on your calendar now so you don’t miss out. Kepler’s Books is bringing author/illustrator Graeme Base to:Children’s Library.Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00 pmPlease note that the library will…

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Check out our upcoming programs for this week:Summer Reading PrizesKeep reading…. Visit any Palo Alto Library branch to pick up your Summer Reading Prizes between Friday, August 1 through August 26.Yoga with the Kids with Shyamoli BanerjeeSunday, Aug…

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Well, it’s almost Friday, anyway…. Here’s what’s coming up next week @ your library. Our last Wacky Wednesday of the summer will be The Ant-ics of Carnival of Chaos. Join the fun when these jugglers, musicians, dancers, and physical comedians thrill …

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Hi everyone!As usual, we have some great programs coming up this week…*Our Wacky Wednesday program on July 23 will take place at Mitchell Park Library at 3:30pm, and will feature Python Ron and his menagerie of reptiles! This all-ages program feature…

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Continue reading → Program Friday (Upcoming Programs for July 20-26)

This is coming to you earlier than usual because we are closed on Friday, July 4th. We hope you have a great three day weekend and come to visit the library for our upcoming programs:Wacky Wednesday: Sandi & Stevie Get Buggy Wednesday, July 9th at…

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Baby Storytime returns! The newest 8-week session begins this Tuesday, July 1st, at the Downtown Library (270 Forest Ave.) at 11:00 am. This lapsit program is for babies 6 - 18 months old and their parents or caregivers.

Wacky Wednesday: Tom McCormick…

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Hi everyone- Are you having a wonderful summer so far? To help your summer become even better, we have a fantastic Wacky Wednesday program coming up this week:Charles the Clown will be appearing at Children’s Library on Wednesday, June 25 at 3:30pm. Th…

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Continue reading → Program Friday (Upcoming Programs for June 22-28)

Happy Father’s Day weekend! Here are some upcoming programs for the week of June 14-22:Friends of the Library BooksaleSaturday, June 14 from 10-4 and Sunday, June 15 from 1-5Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Rd.Get books at extremely low pri…

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Continue reading → Program Saturdays (sorry forgot on Friday)

Upcoming Programs for the week of June 9-14:Summer Reading Program After the last 4 days, we have over 350 kids signed up for Summer Reading. You could earn a free pizza coupon and a book. What are you waiting for, click here to sign up now!For parents…

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Well, okay, so it’s still Thursday, but close enough!Announcing the Library’s exciting programs for next week….(drum roll, please!):Catch the Reading Bug Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, June 2nd! Children up through 5th grade (in the Fall) …

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We’ve got some great programs coming up this week… **Please remember that all Palo Alto City Library branches will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Tomorrow, Saturday, May 24, at Children’s Library there will be a very sp…

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Summer is almost here and we are ready to entertain you with these upcoming programs:Betsy Stern, MusicianA jazzy kids’ concertWednesday, May 21 at 3:30 p.m.Mitchell Park, 3700 Middlefield Rd.Ages: For all agesPaws to ReadImprove literacy skills by rea…

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Please join us for our upcoming programs:Kids Yoga With ShyamoliDate and Time: Saturday, April 26, 3:00-3:45 p.m.Location: Children’s Library, 1276 Harriet St, Palo AltoAges: For Ages 3-6Music, Dancing and Singing with Andy ZDate and Time: Wednesday, A…

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