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Sun · Sep 6·Lathrop Library, 518 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Moments in the History of East Asian Printing brings together rare books, facsimiles, woodblocks, broadsheets, illustrated books, typewriter materials, and other objects from the East Asia Library’s collections. The exhibit explores selected episodes in the history of printing across China, Korea, and Japan, from Buddh…

Sun · Sep 6·Green Library, Bing Wing, 459 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Stanford Libraries now holds an 1883 edition of a rare book, Les laboureurs: poème tiré de Jocelyn, whose pages (text and ornaments) were entirely woven on a Jacquard loom by the firm of silk merchant Joseph-Alphonse Henry. This exhibition explores the cultural contexts and material conditions of Les laboureurs’ produc…

Sat · Sep 5·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Juliana on Saturdays from 10:30-11 AM at Mitchell Park Library for Family Storytime! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Sat · Sep 5·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Palo Alto Baylands, 2560 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Free event! Join us for an exploration of the science and nature of the Baylands. For ages 6 and up. Click link for more details. — Join expert EV docents for an exploration of the science and nature of the Palo Alto Baylands. What makes this habitat so special? How do the plants and animals survive the salty condition…

Tue · Sep 8·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Children's Library, Treetop Room, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM for a special edition of our Family Storytime: we're expecting a visitor from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo! You'll meet our feathered friend and learn all about her at the beginning of the program, then we'll send her back to the z…

Thu · Sep 3·12 PM – 2 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appoi…

Thu · Sep 3·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Mitchell Park Bowl · Palo Alto

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 w…

Thu · Sep 3·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·El Palo Alto Room

**The September 3 line dancing class has moved indoors to the Mitchell Park Community Center (El Palo Alto Room) due to the possibility of rain.** 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 par…