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Friday, July 10

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Family Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Downtown Library, El Camino Room, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 10:30AM for Family Storytime at Downtown Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist…

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1,000 Ways to Hold: A New Work By Erika Chong Shuch

11 AM – 5 PM·Anderson Collection, 314 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

1,000 Ways to Hold is the culmination of a year-long participatory project by Stanford Arts’ 2025–26 Visiting Artist Erika Chong Shuch, rooted in conversation and clay. Developed in response to a moment shaped by loneliness, fragmentation, and uncertainty, the project proposes a tender, human-scale intervention: two pe…

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Learn English: Beyond the Basics

12 PM – 1 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

English as a Second Language (ESL) / Learn English: Beyond the Basics is an in-person 8-week class with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms. It is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English and want to improve their pronunciation an…

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Drop-In Drawing @ The Anderson

12 PM – 1 PM·Anderson Collection, 314 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

No experience? No problem. Drop-In Drawing happens every 2nd and 4th Friday — just show up, grab a pencil, and sketch your way through the galleries. It's free, it's easy, and there's no wrong way to do it. All materials provided, all ages welcome, zero pressure. Click the "+" to see more upcoming Drop-in Drawing dates…

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Gallery Conversations | Jeremy Frey: Woven

2 PM – 3 PM·Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Join us for casual in-gallery conversations in our special exhibition, Jeremy Frey: Woven. Enjoy a spotlight tour, focusing on a single artwork, from 2:00pm-2:30pm. The Cantor is honored to be the final—and only west coast—venue for this acclaimed exhibition organized by the Portland Museum of Art in Maine. Seventh-gen…

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LEGO Fridays!

4 PM – 5 PM·College Terrace Library, Palo Alto

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in probl…

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Saturday, July 11

Household Hazardous Waste Station Open

8 AM – 5 PM·2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA

Dispose unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides and more.

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External Event: FOPAL Book Sale

9:30 AM – 4 PM·Palo Alto City Library

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 oc…

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Whispers Through the Trees

10 AM – 1 PM·Palo Alto Library, 300 Washington Street, Palo Alto, CA

Join artist Sophia Lee for hands‑on public workshops connected to her ArtLift project, Whispers Through the Trees.

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Meditation with Sara

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Rinconada Library, Palo Alto

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.

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Family Storytime

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!

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1,000 Ways to Hold: A New Work By Erika Chong Shuch

11 AM – 5 PM·Anderson Collection, 314 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

1,000 Ways to Hold is the culmination of a year-long participatory project by Stanford Arts’ 2025–26 Visiting Artist Erika Chong Shuch, rooted in conversation and clay. Developed in response to a moment shaped by loneliness, fragmentation, and uncertainty, the project proposes a tender, human-scale intervention: two pe…

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Highlights Tour | Anderson Collection

12:30 PM·Anderson Collection, 314 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Come by the Anderson Collection for a free guided tour of our collection! No pre-registration required, meet guide at the top of the stairs.

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Mindfulness Meditation

1 PM – 2 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 30 minutes of sitting meditation and 15 minutes of releasing meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required. Partici…

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Gallery Conversations | Jeremy Frey: Woven

2 PM – 3 PM·Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Join us for casual in-gallery conversations in our special exhibition, Jeremy Frey: Woven. Enjoy a spotlight tour, focusing on a single artwork, from 2:00pm-2:30pm. The Cantor is honored to be the final—and only west coast—venue for this acclaimed exhibition organized by the Portland Museum of Art in Maine. Seventh-gen…

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Astro Everywhere Presents "What's Up in Astronomy?"

3 PM – 4 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Join us at Rinconada Library in the Embarcadero Room for a portable planetarium show by Astro Everywhere . This program offers something for everyone! We begin by exploring the night sky and what's visible in the coming hours, days, and weeks. Then, we venture beyond Earth to understand our three-dimensional place in s…

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Open Sewing Studio

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Do you have a sewing project but need the equipment and space? Are you interested in learning about the basics of a sewing machine? Open Sewing Studio is a space for both beginners looking to learn as well as experienced sewists looking for the time and space to work on their project. We will have sewing machines, tabl…

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Sunday, July 12

Infant First Aid & CPR Class

9:30 AM – 12 PM·Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto, CA

The Infant First Aid and CPR class is a non-certification class for new and expecting parents and anyone else who will be spending time with your baby.

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Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

10 AM – 12 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Join us for Tai Chi sessions 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, gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of…

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Explore Possibilities with Nature Journaling

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Palo Alto

Poet Mary Oliver 's advice for life is to "pay attention, be astonished, and tell about it" -- something you can do on the road or even close to home! Nature journaling is one such activity that encourages you to pay close attention to your surroundings, get curious, and put it all down on paper so you can easily share…

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Family Storytime

11 AM – 11:30 AM·Rinconada Library, Children's Area, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Rebecca on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM for Family Storytime at Rinconada Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playli…

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1,000 Ways to Hold: A New Work By Erika Chong Shuch

11 AM – 5 PM·Anderson Collection, 314 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

1,000 Ways to Hold is the culmination of a year-long participatory project by Stanford Arts’ 2025–26 Visiting Artist Erika Chong Shuch, rooted in conversation and clay. Developed in response to a moment shaped by loneliness, fragmentation, and uncertainty, the project proposes a tender, human-scale intervention: two pe…

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ArtSEE Expression: The Big Top- Carnival Mask Creations

11 AM – 12 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Rom, Palo Alto

Join Sharvi D. in this teen-led art project! Step right up and transform into a carnival character! Using paper plates, vibrant feathers, and 3D materials, we’ll design festive masks inspired by the colors and excitement of the circus. Space and supplies are limited. Families are encouraged to come at the start of the…

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Highlights Tour | Anderson Collection

12:30 PM·Anderson Collection, 314 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Come by the Anderson Collection for a free guided tour of our collection! No pre-registration required, meet guide at the top of the stairs.

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External Event: FOPAL Book Sale

1 PM – 4 PM·Palo Alto City Library

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 oc…

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Bay Area Quiz Club

2 PM – 6 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Join the Bay Area Quiz Club for fun trivia and friendly competition! Bay Area Quiz Club (BAQC) is a volunteer run organization. We aim to have fun and enjoy quizzing in a friendly, inclusive environment. The focus of the club is to build a community around in-person quizzing in the Bay Area.Our quizzes take place from…

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Gallery Conversations | Jeremy Frey: Woven

2 PM – 3 PM·Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Join us for casual in-gallery conversations in our special exhibition, Jeremy Frey: Woven. Enjoy a spotlight tour, focusing on a single artwork, from 2:00pm-2:30pm. The Cantor is honored to be the final—and only west coast—venue for this acclaimed exhibition organized by the Portland Museum of Art in Maine. Seventh-gen…

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Monday, July 13

1,000 Ways to Hold: A New Work By Erika Chong Shuch

11 AM – 5 PM·Anderson Collection, 314 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

1,000 Ways to Hold is the culmination of a year-long participatory project by Stanford Arts’ 2025–26 Visiting Artist Erika Chong Shuch, rooted in conversation and clay. Developed in response to a moment shaped by loneliness, fragmentation, and uncertainty, the project proposes a tender, human-scale intervention: two pe…

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Basic Computer Skills Course

1 PM – 2:30 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Build confidence using a computer in this beginner-friendly four-week course! Designed for adults who are new to computers or want to strengthen their basic digital skills, this hands-on class will introduce the fundamentals of using a Windows computer in a supportive learning environment. Each week will focus on a dif…

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Tuesday, July 14

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Drop in Tech Help

10 AM – 12 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby and/or Hoopla Accessing library databases and service…

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Vintage Media Lab

10 AM – 12 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…

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Family Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Children's Library, Secret Garden, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM for Family Storytime at Children's Library! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Please note that this storytime is an indoor/outdoor program. Access to…

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Brown Bag Book Club: Disability Pride Month

12 PM – 1 PM·Palo Alto City Library

The Brown Bag Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday and reads a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. To receive the Zoom link by email, please register for the event. You will receive the Zoom link the day before or the day of the event. Our 2026 selections: Jan 13 - The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac D…

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Circus of Smiles

3 PM – 4 PM·Children's Library, Secret Garden, Palo Alto

Join us at the Children's Library in the Secret Garden for a performance by Circus of Smiles . This family friendly show is filled with non-stop excitement and theatrics that will have you laughing, participating, and hoping for even more! This program is part of our 2026 Summer Reading Program: Oceans of Possibilities…

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LEGO Tuesdays!

4 PM – 5 PM·Downtown Library, El Camino Room, Palo Alto

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in probl…

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Mindfulness Meditation (Online)

7 PM – 8 PM·Palo Alto City Library

Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group…

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Wednesday, July 15

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Little Ones Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Children's Library, Secret Garden, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading a…

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Learn English: Online Conversation Group

11 AM – 12 PM·Palo Alto City Library

Our ESL (English as a Second Language) / Learn English conversation group program is a friendly and informal environment for adults (18 years old and older) to practice speaking and listening in English. It is designed for English learners who enjoy meeting friends from various ethnic backgrounds and learning conversat…

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Vintage Media Lab

1 PM – 3 PM·Mitchell Park Library, 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@Mitchell Park button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each a…

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Basics of Self-Care

2 PM – 3 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Busy schedules can make it difficult to practice self-care, but there are still steps you can take to do it. During this interactive and experiential workshop led by La Selva Community Clinic , participants will discuss self-care and what it means to each of us. Participants will also learn the different types of self-…

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Music & Movement

6:30 PM – 7:15 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to the music. This program…

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Thursday, July 16

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Bilingual Family Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·College Terrace Library, Palo Alto

Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English . Thursdays from 10:30-11 AM. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs, and rhymes, in…

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Nutrition and Bone Health: What You Should Know

11 AM – 12 PM·Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto, CA

Learn the important role of nutrition in preventing and treating osteoporosis.

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Vintage Media Lab

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…

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Family Craft: Watercolor Painting

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Children's Library, Secret Garden, Palo Alto

Make a summer-inspired watercolor painting! Children ages 4–11 are invited to make a painting using watercolor paints, brushes, watercolor paper, and more. All materials will be provided. Family Craft events are designed for children and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will be available while supplies…

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Documentary: UNAFF presents Democracy Under Siege (Belgium/Luxembourg)

6 PM – 7:45 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Using the sharp wit and insightful art of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes the film explores the challenges facing US democracy. It connects present-day crises with their roots in American history via commentary with political observers who explore executive overreach, a crisis in judicial ethics, and a me…

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Friday, July 17

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Family Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Downtown Library, El Camino Room, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 10:30AM for Family Storytime at Downtown Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist…

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Learn English: Beyond the Basics

12 PM – 1 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

English as a Second Language (ESL) / Learn English: Beyond the Basics is an in-person 8-week class with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms. It is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English and want to improve their pronunciation an…

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LEGO Fridays!

4 PM – 5 PM·College Terrace Library, Palo Alto

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in probl…

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Saturday, July 18

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Meditation with Sara

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Rinconada Library, Palo Alto

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.

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Family Storytime: Celebrate Disability Pride Month!

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!

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Mindfulness Meditation

1 PM – 2 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 30 minutes of sitting meditation and 15 minutes of releasing meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required. Partici…

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Happy Birds

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·El Palo Alto Room

Join us at the Mitchell Park Community Center in the El Palo Alto Room for a performance from the Happy Birds ! Amazing and colorful parrots will perform over 25 tricks during this exciting bird show! Ed and Julie Cardoza’s macaws, cockatoos, and amazons have been featured on The Tonight Show, Pet Star, The Ellen show…

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Baby Dragon Boat Festival

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, 1st Floor, Palo Alto

Note: This program has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 18 from Saturday, June 20. Celebrate this year's Dragon Boat Festival with some family fun! Families with babies and toddlers are invited to decorate their own cardboard "dragon boat" and then wear them for a race around our patio. Registration is required. We w…

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Sunday, July 19

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Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

10 AM – 12 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Join us for Tai Chi sessions 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, gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of…

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Family Storytime

11 AM – 11:30 AM·Rinconada Library, Children's Area, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Rebecca on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM for Family Storytime at Rinconada Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playli…

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Leisure Noon Origami

12 PM – 1 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Join us at noon on select Sundays for leisure origami! Each Sunday will bring a different origami project. All skill levels and ages welcome!

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Master Gardeners: Growing Your Own Cut Flower Garden

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Please join us for an informative workshop presented by UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County . No need to register, but registering means you will receive a reminder email the day before.

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✨ Charm Bar + Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB) Relaunch ✨

4 PM – 5 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Create your own custom keychains and bag charms while helping shape future teen events at the library! Join us for a relaxed craft night with music, free supplies, snacks, and a quick info session about restarting our Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB). Meet other teens and learn how you can help plan programs, earn vo…

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Monday, July 20

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Basic Computer Skills Course

1 PM – 2:30 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Build confidence using a computer in this beginner-friendly four-week course! Designed for adults who are new to computers or want to strengthen their basic digital skills, this hands-on class will introduce the fundamentals of using a Windows computer in a supportive learning environment. Each week will focus on a dif…

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Tuesday, July 21

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Drop in Tech Help

10 AM – 12 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby and/or Hoopla Accessing library databases and service…

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Vintage Media Lab

10 AM – 12 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…

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Family Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Children's Library, Secret Garden, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM for Family Storytime at Children's Library! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Please note that this storytime is an indoor/outdoor program. Access to…

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LEGO Tuesdays!

4 PM – 5 PM·Downtown Library, El Camino Room, Palo Alto

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in probl…

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Mindfulness Meditation (Online)

7 PM – 8 PM·Palo Alto City Library

Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group…

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Wednesday, July 22

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Little Ones Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Children's Library, Secret Garden, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading a…

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Learn English: Online Conversation Group

11 AM – 12 PM·Palo Alto City Library

Our ESL (English as a Second Language) / Learn English conversation group program is a friendly and informal environment for adults (18 years old and older) to practice speaking and listening in English. It is designed for English learners who enjoy meeting friends from various ethnic backgrounds and learning conversat…

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Vintage Media Lab

1 PM – 3 PM·Mitchell Park Library, 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@Mitchell Park button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each a…

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Music & Movement

6:30 PM – 7:15 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to the music. This program…

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Thursday, July 23

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Bilingual Family Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·College Terrace Library, Palo Alto

Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English . Thursdays from 10:30-11 AM. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs, and rhymes, in…

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Vintage Media Lab

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…

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Explore Possibilities with Nature Journaling

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Children's Library, Palo Alto

Poet Mary Oliver 's advice for life is to "pay attention, be astonished, and tell about it" -- something you can do on the road or even close to home! Nature journaling is one such activity that encourages you to pay close attention to your surroundings, get curious, and put it all down on paper so you can easily share…

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Repair Cafe

5 PM – 7 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Description Repair Café Silicon Valley will be at Palo Alto City Library offering free repairs and repair advice. This community service organization is dedicated to encouraging the repair and reuse of goods. Repair Cafe will bring tools, materials, and volunteer experts to help you make any repairs you need on clothes…

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Short Story Social: "Mall of America" by Suzanne Wang

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Palo Alto City Library

Love the idea of a book club but don’t have time for a whole novel? Join our Short Story Social , a relaxed "book club" for short-story fans and busy readers. We meet virtually on the fourth Thursday of each month to discuss one or two contemporary short stories (no more than 40 pages total). Participate from anywhere—…

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Friday, July 24

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Family Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Downtown Library, El Camino Room, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings at 10:30AM for Family Storytime at Downtown Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist…

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Learn English: Beyond the Basics

12 PM – 1 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

English as a Second Language (ESL) / Learn English: Beyond the Basics is an in-person 8-week class with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms. It is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English and want to improve their pronunciation an…

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LEGO Fridays!

4 PM – 5 PM·College Terrace Library, Palo Alto

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in probl…

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Evgeniy Chebatkov Standup Comedy

8 PM – 10 PM·Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto, CA

Evgeniy Andreyevich Chebatkov is a Kazakh-born stand-up comedian and media personality.

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Saturday, July 25

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Meditation with Sara

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Rinconada Library, Palo Alto

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.

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Family Storytime

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!

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Mindfulness Meditation

1 PM – 2 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 30 minutes of sitting meditation and 15 minutes of releasing meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required. Partici…

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The Academy of Ballet and Etiquette Presents: Swan Lake

3 PM – 4 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Join us at the Rinconada Library in the Embarcardero Room for a special summer ballet workshop from The Academy of Ballet and Etiquette ! Dance through Swan Lake, the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse. The Academy of Ballet uses the stories of the great ballets to teach children…

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STEAM Lab Saturday: Oobleck!

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Kid's Patio, Palo Alto

Join us for a hands-on STEAM program where kids explore oobleck, a messy non-Newtonian fluid that acts like both a solid and a liquid. Made with cornstarch, water, and food coloring. Registration required .

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Teen Writer’s Circle

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Join us for another session of the Teen Writer’s Circle! Share your work, receive feedback, and connect with fellow teen writers in a supportive environment. We host interactive activities, engaging discussions, and peer feedback sessions to help each other grow. Our group is always evolving, and we’d love to hear your…

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Sunday, July 26

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Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

10 AM – 12 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Join us for Tai Chi sessions 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, gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of…

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Family Storytime

11 AM – 11:30 AM·Rinconada Library, Children's Area, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Rebecca on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM for Family Storytime at Rinconada Library. Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playli…

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✨ Charm Bar + Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB) Relaunch ✨

12 PM – 1 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Create your own custom keychains and bag charms while helping shape future teen events at the library! Join us for a relaxed craft night with music, free supplies, snacks, and a quick info session about restarting our Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB). Meet other teens and learn how you can help plan programs, earn vo…

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Puppet Art Theater Presents: Tommy's Pirate Adventure

3 PM – 4 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Kid's Place, Palo Alto

Join us at the Mitchell Park Library in the Kid's Place for a performance of Tommy's Pirate Adventure by Puppet Art Theater Co. Tommy’s and his dog Fifi are enjoying living on Alligator Island, at least until the pirates show up. Pirate’s X’s and mixed up treasure land Tommy and his dog in big trouble with Barnacle Bil…

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Monday, July 27

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Basic Computer Skills Course

1 PM – 2:30 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Build confidence using a computer in this beginner-friendly four-week course! Designed for adults who are new to computers or want to strengthen their basic digital skills, this hands-on class will introduce the fundamentals of using a Windows computer in a supportive learning environment. Each week will focus on a dif…

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Tuesday, July 28

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Drop in Tech Help

10 AM – 12 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby and/or Hoopla Accessing library databases and service…

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Vintage Media Lab

10 AM – 12 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…

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Family Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Children's Library, Secret Garden, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Jennifer (and Rocky Raccoon) on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM for Family Storytime at Children's Library! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! While this storytime will be geared towards those older than 2 years, all ages are welcome! Please note that this storytime is an indoor/outdoor program. Access to…

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LEGO Tuesdays!

4 PM – 5 PM·Downtown Library, El Camino Room, Palo Alto

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in probl…

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Mindfulness Meditation (Online)

7 PM – 8 PM·Palo Alto City Library

Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group…

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Wednesday, July 29

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Little Ones Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Children's Library, Secret Garden, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading a…

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Learn English: Online Conversation Group

11 AM – 12 PM·Palo Alto City Library

Our ESL (English as a Second Language) / Learn English conversation group program is a friendly and informal environment for adults (18 years old and older) to practice speaking and listening in English. It is designed for English learners who enjoy meeting friends from various ethnic backgrounds and learning conversat…

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Vintage Media Lab

1 PM – 3 PM·Mitchell Park Library, 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@Mitchell Park button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each a…

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Music & Movement

6:30 PM – 7:15 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to the music. This program…

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Thursday, July 30

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Bilingual Family Storytime

10:30 AM – 11 AM·College Terrace Library, Palo Alto

Join Señorita Juliana for Bilingual Family Storytime at the College Terrace Library! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities in Spanish and English . Thursdays from 10:30-11 AM. Storytime may be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs, and rhymes, in…

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Vintage Media Lab

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…

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