Meditation with Sara

Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara.  Welcome to all experience levels.  This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes. 

Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle movement.  Nelson started learning Che......More

Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle movement.  Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster of Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014. This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.

Gear Up! Designing for the Earth

Join us for a hands-on exploration of robotics and the design thinking process! In this five-week program, we will be learning how to interview, brainstorm, and make as we build solutions to real problems in climate change and sustainability. Participants will practi......More

Join us for a hands-on exploration of robotics and the design thinking process! In this five-week program, we will be learning how to interview, brainstorm, and make as we build solutions to real problems in climate change and sustainability. Participants will practice hands-on engineering and learn what it's like to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). Walk away with your very own prototype and a newfound excitement for engineering! Program hosted by members of Gatorbotics, Castilleja High School's competitive FRC robotics team, and featuring special guests from local FRC teams each week. Recommended for ages 7-11. Parents welcome.

Model United Nations Camp

This fun and engaging week-long summer camp introduces Model UN to students in grades 5-9.  We will cover all the Model UN basics and build critical life skills, including public speaking, research, paper writing, and creative problem-solving. The camp ends with a rea......More

This fun and engaging week-long summer camp introduces Model UN to students in grades 5-9.  We will cover all the Model UN basics and build critical life skills, including public speaking, research, paper writing, and creative problem-solving. The camp ends with a real mini-conference simulation for students to put into action everything that they've learned.  This is an interactive opportunity for students to learn more about global affairs, collaborate to create solutions on key issues, and practice public speaking in a learning environment while simulating the United Nations NOTE: Students should bring laptops if possible, but they are not required. A limited amount of laptops will be available to check out with a library card.  Participants are also expected to attend all or most of the camp sessions to ensure the best experience for everyone.

Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent

Join Sandy and Kent for a family-friendly line dancing class! Exercise your brain and body and enhance your balance while dancing to a va......More

Join Sandy and Kent for a family-friendly line dancing class! Exercise your brain and body and enhance your balance while dancing to a variety of international music. No partner needed and beginners welcome! You are welcome to practice before and after by checking out their special playlist for this class. This class will take place in the Mitchell Park Bowl. (In the event of rain, the class will move to the Midtown Room inside the Mitchell Park Library.) Sandy and Kent have taught line dancing throughout the Bay Area for ten years. Learn more about them on their YouTube channel. Registration is not required. If you register, you will get an email reminder for the program including a link to the class playlist to practice.

Documentary: UNAFF in Libraries

Utilizing already-defined public spaces dedicated to diverse interests, our collaboration with libraries through the UNAFF in Libraries program brings together documentary films and the love of literature. As one of the oldest solely documentary film festivals in the U......More

Utilizing already-defined public spaces dedicated to diverse interests, our collaboration with libraries through the UNAFF in Libraries program brings together documentary films and the love of literature. As one of the oldest solely documentary film festivals in the US, UNAFF has grown and earned the respect of audiences and filmmakers alike for its fearless independence and integrity. It was founded in 1998 by Stanford educator and film critic Jasmina Bojic in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Saturday, July 12, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 6-8 p.m.

External Event: FOPAL Book Sale

Don't miss this month's Friends of the Palo Alto Library Book Sale! There will be three rooms with over 70,000 books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, etc., new & gently used, all sorted, very reasonably priced! Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto libraries.  For the safety and comfort......More

Don't miss this month's Friends of the Palo Alto Library Book Sale! There will be three rooms with over 70,000 books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, etc., new & gently used, all sorted, very reasonably priced! Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto libraries.  For the safety and comfort of all participants, masks are suggested and room occupancy will be lower than usual. Please visit fopal.org for more information. Saturday Hours: Bargain Room 9:30am â 4pm Childrenâs Room 10am â 4pm Main Room 11am â 4pm Sunday Hours: All Rooms 1pm â 4pm

Meditation with Sara

Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara.  Welcome to all experience levels.  This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes. 

Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle movement.  Nelson started learning Che......More

Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle movement.  Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster of Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014. This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.

External Event: FOPAL Book Sale

Don't miss this month's Friends of the Palo Alto Library Book Sale! There will be three rooms with over 70,000 books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, etc., new & gently used, all sorted, very reasonably priced! Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto libraries.  For the safety and comfort......More

Don't miss this month's Friends of the Palo Alto Library Book Sale! There will be three rooms with over 70,000 books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, etc., new & gently used, all sorted, very reasonably priced! Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto libraries.  For the safety and comfort of all participants, masks are suggested and room occupancy will be lower than usual. Please visit fopal.org for more information. Saturday Hours: Bargain Room 9:30am â 4pm Childrenâs Room 10am â 4pm Main Room 11am â 4pm Sunday Hours: All Rooms 1pm â 4pm

Gear Up! Designing for the Earth

Join us for a hands-on exploration of robotics and the design thinking process! In this five-week program, we will be learning how to interview, brainstorm, and make as we build solutions to real problems in climate change and sustainability. Participants will practi......More

Join us for a hands-on exploration of robotics and the design thinking process! In this five-week program, we will be learning how to interview, brainstorm, and make as we build solutions to real problems in climate change and sustainability. Participants will practice hands-on engineering and learn what it's like to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). Walk away with your very own prototype and a newfound excitement for engineering! Program hosted by members of Gatorbotics, Castilleja High School's competitive FRC robotics team, and featuring special guests from local FRC teams each week. Recommended for ages 7-11. Parents welcome.