All branches will be closed on Thursday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day and on November 25 & 26 for Thanksgiving. Remember—our eLibrary is open 24/7!
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The Friends of Palo Alto Library will be holding their monthly book sale on November 13 & 14. Many thanks to our Friends for supporting library collections and events.
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Join us from some exciting November virtual events, including:
Kids Events:
- Our Storytime schedule is changing this month!
- Little Ones Storytime in the Secret Garden! This is the final month of our in-person storytime at Children’s Library. Join us on Wednesdays at 11 AM for an in-person storytime, designed for little ones 2 and under and their caregivers! Please note that if we can’t meet outside due to the chilly weather, this storytime will be presented virtually on Facebook Live. Little Ones Storytime is cancelled on November 24.
- We have ended our Saturday Family Storytime for the rest of the year. You can catch Family Storytime on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays on Facebook Live.
- Join us for our special Diwali, Native American Heritage and Thanksgiving Storytimes this month!
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- Sensory Storytime starts November 3 and runs every Wednesday at 10 AM on Facebook through November 24! This storytime is a fun, interactive, educational program designed exclusively for young children with autism or sensory processing challenges. We engage the senses through music, movement, stories, and play in a virtual setting. Find each week’s outline with songs and titles in our virtual events calendar.
- Saturday, November 6, 12–12:30 PM: STEAM Lab Saturday: Newton's Cradle. Have your supplies ready and join on Facebook Live!
- Drop into Mitchell Park and Rinconada Libraries this month to fill up our Thankful Trees! Just grab one of our pre-cut leaves and write down what you’re grateful for, and our librarians will add it to the tree. Check out some of our Fall Foliage books for inspiration!
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Don't Google it—start your research with Gale. The library provides Gale General OneFile to connect you to trusted, up-to-date content. Learn the pro tips.
Access our eLibrary 24/7 and a variety of other online resources with your library card!
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Need an idea for what to read next? Our librarians are enjoying Heartstopper, The Shape of Thunder, Scary Stories for Young Foxes, The Invisible Library, How Your House Works, and Akata Witch.
Check out our staff-curated lists or ask a librarian for recommendations through our Shelf Made service.
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