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Location: 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Telephone: 650.329.2436 Hours: Sun 1-5, Mon-Wed 10-9 Thurs 12-9, Fri-Sat 10-6 Location: 3700 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 Telephone: 650.329.2436 Hours: Sun 1-5, Mon-Wed 10-9 Thurs 12-9, Fri-Sat 10-6 Location: 2300 Wellesley Street Palo Alto, CA 94306 Telephone: 650.329.2436 Hours: Closed For Renovation Location: 1276 Harriet Palo Alto, CA 94301 Telephone: 650.329.2436 Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6 Thurs: 12-6 Fri-Sat: 10-5 Sun: 1-5 Location: 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Telephone: 650.329.2436 650.329.2436 (Admin.) Hours: Tues-Wed: 10-6 Thurs: 12-7, Fri-Sat: 10-6 Sun-Mon: Closed

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Library News

How is the Library Doing?
Express Yourself! Take this quick online survey to let us know what you think.
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Library Closed for Veterans Day
All locations closed Nov. 11, 2009.
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Applying for a Job Online - Made Easier
Free program shows you the ropes - Nov. 10, 10 a.m.
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Pay Library Fines/Fees Online
Use your credit card to pay anytime!
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Learn a Language Online
New product "Tell Me More" online and FREE
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Thrilling Local Author Keith Raffel
Author of Smasher and Dot Dead, speaks Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.
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Palo Alto Libraries Go Through Changes
Keep up with renovations and upgrades here
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WOW! 1.6 million items checked out!
See how the Library's many services were used in 2008-09.
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New for 2009! Online Resources from EBSCO
New in July 2009
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College Terrace Library Temporary Closure
Closed beginning July 13, 2009 for renovations.
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Find the Library on Facebook
Palo Alto City Library now has its own page on Facebook
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Palo Alto Library Named One of America's Star Libraries
Our Customers Got Us There!
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Looking For a Job?
Library resources can help!
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LINK+ is Here!
Borrow books from libraries in CA and NV - FREE
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Looking for a Good Read?
Sign up for BookLetters! Read all about it.
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T-Lab Returns to Mitchell Park
Teens! Join and be part of the Library!
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Paws to Read
Read Books to Dog- Nov. 21
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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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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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Volunteering at the Library
We welcome new volunteers throughout the year
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Photo of Coordinator Delaney %26 volunteer

Donating Materials to the Library
How to donate materials to the library.
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Get a Library Card
Get a card! Apply for a library card, it's free!
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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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Nourish Your Boomer Brain with Software
Free access to brain enhancing software programs at two locations
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Job Seekers Series Begins
Five FREE programs to help you land that job!
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Library Calendar Now Online
Locate programs, get reminders and more!
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Online Resources for Homework and Research
Fabulous, reliable online resources for students, available 24/7.
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Storytimes at the Library
Weekly storytimes for preschoolers and toddlers.
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Children's Librarian Cheryl Lee reading a story

History at the Library
Genealogy Databases and Local History Treasures
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David Starr Jordan, photograph courtesy of PAHA

Use a Laptop With Your Library Card
Innovative Loaner Laptop Program allows customers to borrow laptop computers
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California Missions E-Books
Full-length electronic books on the Missions are available to read or download.
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Reading Scales
The Library has lists of titles on various levels of the Reading Recovery system used by the Palo Alto Unified School District.
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Stressed About Applying for College?
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FULL.
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Children's Library Bay Area's Most Child-Friendly
SF Examiner compares libraries for kids.
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President Obama Writes to Palo Alto Kids
Yes, an autographed picture and letter from the President!
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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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The Children's Library Project
The Children's Library re-opened Sept. 29, 2007
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