Library News

Get Ready For Summer Reading
Sign-ups begin May 30 - free books, prizes and programs throughout the summer for all ages.
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Magazines to Borrow or Read In-House
Borrow for one week or read on an iPad in the Library
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Pay Library Fines/Fees Online
Use your credit card to pay anytime!
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Library Closure for Memorial Day
SUNDAY & MONDAY, May 26-27 all locations closed.
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IMPORTANT LINK+ Update
Changes to LINK+ coming up beginning March, 2013.
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Creating Connections: Teens and Seniors Connect through Technology
NEW PILOT PROGRAM! Teens and seniors get together to learn about today's popular technologies and share perspectives.
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Axis 360 Now Available
eBook collection expands with a full-color experience!
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Discover & Go
Free museum passes available online through the library!
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Looking For a Job?
Library Resources Can Help
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Learn a language on the go!
Mango Languages mobile app is now available for Android
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Check Out Chromebooks for 7 Days
Discover a whole new kind of computer!
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Google Cloud Print at the Library
Print anywhere, anytime! Pick up at Mitchell Park Library.
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Collection Development Policy
Read the summary or access the complete version.
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Donate and Make a Difference
Donating to the Library is easy!
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Mobile Catalog Now Available
Access the library anywhere you use your smartphone or mobile device!
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Palo Alto Library is on Facebook
Keep up with events!
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Online Library Forms
Use the following online forms to conduct library business.
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Library Database Login Help
Library database common login problems and answers.
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Volunteering at the Library
We welcome new volunteers throughout the year
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Donating Materials to the Library
How to donate materials to the library.
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Computer Use at the Library
Free wireless access, loaner laptops and public PCs are available system-wide.
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Wireless Internet Access FAQ's
All library branches have a wireless network available to users with a wireless-enabled laptop.
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Library Resources for Persons with Disabilities
If you or someone you know needs assistance with gaining access to reading materials, read on.
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Kid's Writing Contest
Winners of the 2012-2013 Kid's Writing Contest
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Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Creating Connections
Enrich seniors' lives with technology!
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E-Book for Kids
The Library offers many options for kid's e-books!
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Free Downloadable Music
Download 3 songs each week with your library card!
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Library Begins Using Services of Collection Agency
Beginning March, 2011
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Telephone Renewal Service Down
Read about the alternatives.
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Library Lending Watt Metering Devices
Test home appliances for energy efficiency.
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Local History and Genealogy
Genealogy Databases and Local History Treasures
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Parenting Program
THURSDAY, June 6 - Co-Parenting Kids & Teens Through Separation & Divorce
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Brown Bag Book Club
WEDNESDAY, June 12 - discussing Chocolat by Joanne Harris.
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Afterschool Special: Madagascar Movie Party!
WEDNESDAY, May 29 - Watch Madagascar 3 and party!
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Temporary Main Library Now Open
At the Art Center Auditorium, 1315 Newell Rd.
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Main Library Closed for Renovations
Temporary location opens May 3 at Art Center.
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Proctoring Locations
Find out where to get a test proctored.
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Wireless Access at the Library
All locations offer free wifi.
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Library Press Display for Today's Newspapers
View newspapers from over 97 countries in 54 languages
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InterLibrary Loan (ILL) Service Discontinued
Read about your options here.
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Teens! Looking to volunteer?
Let the Library help you out!
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Library eNewsletters
Keep informed, sign up for lists of new titles
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LINK+ is Renewed
Service offers materials from libraries outside our system
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Storytimes at the Library
Weekly storytimes for babies, preschoolers, and toddlers.

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Find Materials at the Library
The City of Palo Alto Library offers an online catalog service to help you locate Library materials
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Get a Library Card
Get a card! Apply for a library card, it's free!
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