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Last Updated: May 3, 2012
Library
eBook & eAudiobook Guide: Devices, Software & Formats
Guide to eBook and eAudiobook formats in the library collection for various computers and devices.
Revision Date: 5/8/2013
Creating Connections at OFJCC March-July 2013
Schedule of Creating Connections library programs to be held at Oshman Family JCC from March-July 2013
Revision Date: 5/4/2013
eBook How To Guide for eReaders
How to download library eBooks from OverDrive to computers & eReaders
Revision Date: 4/29/2013
Library Compatible eBook Devices
Popular eReading devices compatible with OverDrive eBooks
Revision Date: 4/29/2013
Overdrive's eBook How To Guide for Mobile Devices
How to download OverDrive eBooks to mobile devices
Revision Date: 4/29/2013
OverDrive's Kindle How To Guide
How to download library eBooks through OverDrive to Kindle
Revision Date: 4/29/2013
Creating Connections at Avenidas March-July 2013
Schedule of Creating Connections library programs to be held at Avenidas from March-July 2013
Revision Date: 3/14/2013
Axis 360 on Kindle Fire
How to load the Blio app on Kindle Fire (non HD) to use Axis 360 eBooks from the Library
Revision Date: 3/8/2013
Acoustik Audiobooks How To
Explains how to get started using the Acoustik app for Axis 360 audiobooks from the Library
Revision Date: 1/29/2013
Axis 360 Guided Tour
Get started downloading library eBooks through Axis 360.
Revision Date: 9/27/2012
Sony Reader Wi-Fi Quick Start Guide
Revision Date: 4/13/2012
Why can't you find that eBook at the Library?
Revision Date: 3/1/2012
Library Branches - Hours and Map
Library Branches - Hours and Map
Revision Date: 2/21/2012
Library Magazine Policy Change
Revision Date: 12/29/2011
Library Fines and Fees
List of the common fees & fines for the library
Revision Date: 7/1/2011
InterLibrary Loan (ILL) Availability June 2011
Revision Date: 6/24/2011
Request for Re-Evaluation of Item in the Library Collection
Revision Date: 3/29/2011
Book Review Form
Revision Date: 6/24/2009
Building Projects
Community Meeting Slide Show - May 5, 2011
Revision Date: 5/11/2011
Library Project E-Bulletin April 2011
Revision Date: 4/25/2011
E-Bulletin Update - October 2010
Revision Date: 10/15/2010
Library Projects E-Bulletin April 2010
Revision Date: 4/19/2010
StakeholdersCommitteePresentation - July 2009
Revision Date: 8/12/2009
Library Project Information May 2009
Revision Date: 5/12/2009
College Terrace Library
College Terrace - July 2010 Monthly Update
Revision Date: 8/14/2010
College Terrace - May 2010 Monthly Update
Revision Date: 6/10/2010
College Terrace - March 2010 Monthly Update
Revision Date: 4/16/2010
College Terrace - February 2010 Monthly Update
Revision Date: 3/26/2010
College Terrace - January 2010 Monthly Update
Revision Date: 2/8/2010
College Terrace - December 2009 Monthly Update
Revision Date: 1/7/2010
College Terrace - November 2009 Construction Update
Revision Date: 12/1/2009
College Terrace Child Care Trailer photo
Revision Date: 10/9/2009
College Terrace Library Core Historic Structures Report
Revision Date: 10/9/2009
College Terrace Public Meeting Notification - 10/06/09
Revision Date: 10/9/2009
College Terrace Library - Historic RB Presentation
Revision Date: 8/11/2009
Floor Plan for Renovated Facility - College Terrace
Revision Date: 8/11/2009
College Terrace Closure Q&A (June 2009)
Revision Date: 6/22/2009
Downtown Library
Downtown Library Status Report - Aug 2011
Revision Date: 10/12/2011
Downtown Library Reopening Flyer July 2011
Revision Date: 7/12/2011
Downtown Library Status Report May 2011
Revision Date: 6/15/2011
Downtown Library Status Report - April 2011
Revision Date: 5/6/2011
Downtown Library Status Report - March 2011
Revision Date: 4/8/2011
Downtown Library Status Report - Feb 2011
Revision Date: 3/18/2011
Downtown Library Status Report - Dec 2010
Revision Date: 1/21/2011
Downtown Library Notice of Tree Removal
Revision Date: 1/19/2011
Downtown Library Tree Maintenance - Cherry Tree To Be Removed
Revision Date: 1/19/2011
Downtown Library Tree Maintenance Notice
Revision Date: 1/19/2011
Downtown Library Tree Maintenance Plan
Revision Date: 1/19/2011
Downtown Library Status Report - Nov. 2010
Revision Date: 12/16/2010
Downtown Library Report - Sept 2010
Revision Date: 10/28/2010
Downtown Library Q&A about the Closure April 2010
Revision Date: 3/26/2010
Downtown Library Renderings November 2009
Revision Date: 12/2/2009
Downtown Revised Floor Plan November 2009
Revision Date: 12/2/2009
Downtown 3D Rendering Interior
Revision Date: 8/19/2009
Downtown Interior Computers
Revision Date: 8/12/2009
Downtown Interior Reading Room
Revision Date: 8/12/2009
Downtown Library Floor Plan
Revision Date: 8/12/2009
Main Library
Main Library Rendering - Aerial View
Revision Date: 5/15/2013
Main Library Rendering - Bicycle Canopy
Revision Date: 5/15/2013
Main Library Rendering - Bicycle Canopy 2
Revision Date: 5/15/2013
Main Library Rendering - Multipurpose Room
Revision Date: 5/15/2013
Main Library Rendering - South Entrance
Revision Date: 5/15/2013
Main Library - Tree 149
Revision Date: 4/5/2013
Main Library - Tree 162
Revision Date: 4/5/2013
Main Library - Tree 164
Revision Date: 4/5/2013
Main Library - Tree 172
Revision Date: 4/5/2013
Main Library - Tree Mitigation Chart
Revision Date: 4/5/2013
Main Library - Tree Preservation & Removal Plan
Revision Date: 4/5/2013
Main Library - Trees 52 and 54
Revision Date: 4/5/2013
FAQs About Main Closing
Revision Date: 4/2/2013
Main Library Status Report - May/Jun 2012
Revision Date: 8/13/2012
Main Library Status Report - Mar/Apr 2012
Revision Date: 5/17/2012
Main Library - Art Center Connectivity Garden Layout
Revision Date: 5/3/2012
Main Library - Art Center Connectivity Meeting
Revision Date: 5/3/2012
Main Library Status Report Jan/Feb 2012
Revision Date: 4/9/2012
Main Library Status Report - Nov/Dec 2011
Revision Date: 1/24/2012
Main Library Status Report - Sept 2011
Revision Date: 11/1/2011
Community Meeting on Main - Facilitation Notes
Revision Date: 10/27/2011
Main Library Community Meeting Oct. 24, 2011
Revision Date: 10/27/2011
Main Library Status Report - Aug 2011
Revision Date: 10/12/2011
Community Meeting on Main Library Bond Project
Revision Date: 10/7/2011
Main Library Historic Structure Report - 09/26/07
Revision Date: 2/22/2011
Main Library from Art Center
Revision Date: 8/19/2009
Mitchell Park Library
Flintco - Attachment A - Urgent Letter about Sale of Flintco
MPLCC
Revision Date: 5/7/2013
Flintco - Category 1 Attachments - Summary of Items Requiring Urgent Corrective Actions
MPLCC
Revision Date: 5/7/2013
Flintco - Category II Attachments - Correction of All Identified Defective Work
MPLCC
Revision Date: 5/7/2013
Flintco - Category III Attachments - Commencement of Available Work
MPLCC
Revision Date: 5/7/2013
Flintco - Letter to Tom Maxwell
MPLCC
Revision Date: 5/7/2013
FAQs on Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Project
Revision Date: 2/8/2013
Mitchell Park Library & Community Center Status Update Nov/Dec 2012
Revision Date: 2/8/2013
Mitchell Park Library & Community Center Status Update May/Jun 2012
Revision Date: 8/13/2012
Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Status Report - Mar/Apr 2012
Revision Date: 5/17/2012
Mitchell Park Library & Community Center Status Update Jan/Feb 2012
Revision Date: 4/9/2012
Mitchell Park Library & Community Center Status Report Nov/Dec2011
Revision Date: 1/24/2012
Mitchell Park Library Status Report - Sept 2011
Revision Date: 11/1/2011
Mitchell Park Library Status Report - Aug 2011
Revision Date: 10/12/2011
Mitchell Park Library Status Report May 2011
Revision Date: 6/15/2011
Mitchell Park Library Status Report - April 2011
Revision Date: 5/6/2011
Mitchell Park Library Status Report - March 2011
Revision Date: 4/8/2011
Mitchell Park Library and Community Center - Status Report Feb 2011
Revision Date: 3/18/2011
Mitchell Park Library Status Report - Dec. 2010
Revision Date: 1/21/2011
Mitchell Park Library Status Report - Nov. 2010
Revision Date: 12/16/2010
Mitchell Park Library & Community Center Report - Sept 2010
Revision Date: 10/28/2010
Mitchell Park Birdseye View
Revision Date: 9/14/2010
Mitchell Park Night View of Entry
Revision Date: 9/14/2010
Mitchell Park View From Middlefield
Revision Date: 9/14/2010
MP Community Center Multipurpose Room - revised
Revision Date: 9/14/2010
Mitchell Park Library and Community Center from Middlefield Rd.
Revision Date: 9/3/2010
Mitchell Park Library Temporary Closure Q&A
Revision Date: 6/8/2010
Map of Temporary Mitchell Park Library at Cubberley
Revision Date: 5/24/2010
Mitchell Park Library Lobby - Art Wall Location 1
Revision Date: 3/12/2010
Mitchell Park Library Lobby - Art Wall Location 2
Revision Date: 3/12/2010
MP Community Center - Multipurpose Room
Revision Date: 2/23/2010
MP Community Center Courtyard
Revision Date: 2/23/2010
MP Tree Removal and Preservation Plan
Revision Date: 2/23/2010
MP Library and Community Center - Entrance
Revision Date: 2/22/2010
MP Library View B Reading Room
Revision Date: 2/22/2010
MP Library View B Reading Room
Revision Date: 2/22/2010
Tree Removal/Preservation Plan
Revision Date: 2/22/2010
Floor Plan for Temporary Mitchell Park Library Location
Revision Date: 10/5/2009
Temporary Library Location
Revision Date: 10/5/2009
Mitchell Park LEED Slides
Revision Date: 8/18/2009
Mitchell Park Aerial View
Revision Date: 8/12/2009
Mitchell Park Library First Floor Plan
Updated 2/8/10
Revision Date: 8/12/2009
Mitchell Park Library Second Floor Plan
Updated 2/8/10
Revision Date: 8/12/2009
Mitchell Park Site Plan
Updated 2/8/10
Revision Date: 8/12/2009
MP Community Center Floor Plan
Updated 2/8/10
Revision Date: 8/12/2009
MP Exterior Materials
Revision Date: 8/12/2009
MP Library and Community Center - Exterior
Revision Date: 8/12/2009
Group 4 Update of Plans - May, 2009
Revision Date: 6/3/2009
For Kids
Kids Writing Contest 2013 - 1st Place
Winner: Claire Morse, 3rd grader at Barron Park
Revision Date: 2/13/2013
Kids Writing Contest 2013 - 2nd Place
Winner: Helen Long, 4th grader at Hoover Elementary School
Revision Date: 2/13/2013
Kids Writing Contest 2013 - 3rd Place
Winner: Anna Tomz, 5th grader at Nixon Elementary
Revision Date: 2/13/2013
For Teens
2013 Summer Reading Suggestions - Palo Alto Middle School
Revision Date: 5/2/2013
Teen Mobile Makerspace Application Form
Revision Date: 3/27/2013
Teen Mobile Makerspace Flyer and Announcement
Revision Date: 3/27/2013
2012-2013 Teen Writing Contest Winner - 1st Place
Revision Date: 3/1/2013
2012-2013 Teen Writing Contest Winner - 2nd Place
Revision Date: 3/1/2013
2012-2013 Teen Writing Contest Winner - 3rd Place
Revision Date: 3/1/2013
Creating Connections Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Flyer announcing teen volunteer opportunity to participate in a pilot program connecting seniors and teens through technology learning.
Revision Date: 2/7/2013
41 Developmental Assets for Teens
Revision Date: 7/17/2012
Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Mar/Apr 2013 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 2/28/2013
Jan/Feb 2013 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 1/25/2013
Mar/Apr 2012 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 1/25/2013
Nov/Dec 2012 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 10/29/2012
Sept/Oct 2012 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 9/5/2012
July/Aug 2012 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 7/10/2012
May/June 2012 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 5/16/2012
Jan/Feb 2012 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 1/6/2012
Nov/Dec 2011 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 11/1/2011
July/Aug 2011 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 9/1/2011
Sept/Oct 2011 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 9/1/2011
May/June 2011 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 4/29/2011
Mar/Apr 2011 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 2/24/2011
Jan/Feb 2011 Hot Off the Shelf Newsletter
Revision Date: 12/22/2010
Library Computers
Internet Public Use Policy
Revised, July 2009
Revision Date: 7/1/2009
Adding the Libraries' Wireless Printers to your Laptop Running XP or Vista
Revision Date: 3/25/2009
How to Connect to the Libraries' Wireless network using Vista
Revision Date: 3/25/2009
Loaner Laptop Policy
Palo Alto Library's Loaner Laptop Policy
Revision Date: 10/30/2008
Policies
Confidentiality of Library Records
Confidentiality of Library Records Policy
Revision Date: 12/3/2012
Palo Alto City Library Community Room Policy
Revision Date: 9/9/2011
Palo Alto City Library Study Room Guidelines
Revision Date: 9/9/2011
Collection Development Policy
Revision Date: 3/29/2011
Donations for the Collection Policy
Revision Date: 3/29/2011
Freedom to Read Statement
Revision Date: 3/29/2011
Policy on Posting or Distribution of Materials
Revision Date: 12/1/2007
Children In Library Policy
Revision Date: 8/30/2007
Holds Policy
New Holds Policy Revised 07/07
Revision Date: 8/24/2007
Excessive Heat Policy
Revision Date: 8/13/2007
Behavior Policy
Revision Date: 8/7/2007
Intellectual Freedom Policy
Revision Date: 8/7/2007
Library Bill of Rights
Revision Date: 8/7/2007
Statistics and Reports
FY 2013 Semi-Annual Library Statistics
Revision Date: 2/1/2013
FY 2012 Annual Library Statistics Highlights
Statistics reflecting how the library served the community in fiscal year 2012
Revision Date: 9/28/2012
FY 2011 Annual Library Statistics Highlights
Revision Date: 9/23/2011
FY 2010 Annual Library Statistics Highlights
Revision Date: 9/30/2010
Using the Library
Library Card Application (paper)
Revision Date: 1/28/2010
LINK+ FAQ's
Revision Date: 3/26/2009
LINK+ Lending
Revision Date: 3/26/2009
Catalog FAQ
How to create lists of DVDs, CDs, books in foreign languages and more.
Revision Date: 10/31/2007
Volunteers
Volunteer Application Form
Revision Date: 12/1/2011
Community Service Opportunities in the Palo Alto Area
Compiled by the Palo Alto Library 2010
Revision Date: 5/11/2010
Job Description - End of Day Volunteer
Revision Date: 3/31/2007
Job Description - Internet Tutor
Revision Date: 3/31/2007
Job Description - Magazine Organizer
Revision Date: 3/31/2007
Job Description - Opener Volunteer
Revision Date: 3/31/2007