Upcoming Events

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Book Folding Workshop: Make a Shamrock

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch

Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Registration Available

Event Details:

We're continuing our book folding series! This month, Shirley will teach everyone how to mark and fold a book into a shamrock perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

Spectrum Community Services Tabling: Apply for Help Paying Your Power Bill

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Foyer at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Central Foyer

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Do you need help paying your power bill? You may qualify for federal aid.

YA Book Club for Adults: Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Are you an adult (18 or older) who still loves to read teen/young adult (YA) literature? Join our YA Book Club for Adults! Each month we will read & discuss a YA book. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Teen Time: Floral Bookmarks

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teen Room at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Room for a fun activity! Activities may include video games, crafts, and more. This week's activity: Make a floral bookmark!

The Literary Corner Book Club: The Same Bright Stars

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

The Literary Corner is a monthly literary fiction book club for adults. Meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Books to participate in the club are available from the library's collection.

VA Palo Alto Health Care Medical Outreach Team & Partners

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Offsite

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Event Location: Offsite

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

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THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026

Exploring All-Inclusive Care through PACE

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Learning Center at Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Community Learning Center

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness

Registration Available

Event Details:

Join the Center for Elders’ Independence to explore how PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) helps seniors 55+ with complex needs live safely at home.

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic: An Online Conversation with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

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Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

A cartoon woman on a stool reads a book to two cartoon children sitting on the floor. The background is light blue and a bubble to the left reads "Saturday Storytime at the Weekes Branch"

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch

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Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join a rotating cast of your favorite storytime librarians for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement! Your kids will have a blast while they develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

Robot dog Bittle with laptop with code on the screen

Codeward Special Tween Edition: Program a Robot Dog!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Digital Media Lab at Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Digital Media Lab

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Technology

Registration Available

Event Details:

In this workshop, students aged 10-13 will build interest in robotics and gain experience in problem solving through working together to create a program to guide a robot dog through an obstacle course.

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Google Workspace Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to use computer programs like Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides? Participate in a Google Workspace Workshop!

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm

Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology

Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

10:30am–12:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm

Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology

Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

11:30am–1:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm

Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology

Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Digital Literacy 101

3:00pm–4:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Do you need to improve your computer and digital literacy skills? Learn how to use a computer or laptop in Digital Literacy 101. Get familiar with the parts of a computer, navigating the internet, sending emails, and more!

DigitalLIFT: Beyond the Basics in Mandarin

10:30am–12:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

加入 Digital LIFT 的免费数码素养课程系列！课程将以普通话授课。提升自信！欢迎携带任何设备。请携带您的智能手机、平板电脑或笔记本电脑。我们将留出时间解答您的疑问。

在这系列讲座中，您将会学习：

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm

Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology

Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free.

Digital LIFT: Beyond the Basics

10:30am–12:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Weekes Branch

Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Join Digital LIFT's Beyond the Basics Workshop! Any device is welcome. Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. To be in this program, learners must be:

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

10:30am–12:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm

Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology

Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

11:30am–1:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm

Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology

Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Digital Literacy 101

3:00pm–4:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

DigitalLIFT: Beyond the Basics in Mandarin

10:30am–12:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

在这系列讲座中，您将会学习：

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm

Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology

Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free.

Digital LIFT: Beyond the Basics

10:30am–12:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Weekes Branch

Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Join Digital LIFT's Beyond the Basics Workshop! Any device is welcome. Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. To be in this program, learners must be:

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

10:30am–12:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm

Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology

Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

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