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Palo Alto, CA 94303
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3700 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
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2300 Wellesley Street
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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1276 Harriet
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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650.329.2436
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Mon-Wed: 10-6
Thurs: 12-6
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Sun: 1-5
Location:
270 Forest Avenue,
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Tues-Wed: 10-6
Thurs: 12-7, Fri-Sat: 10-6
Sun-Mon: Closed
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Palo Alto City Library and your Schools

Dedicated to teachers, school librarians, school administrators, and anyone interested in the education of children and teens.

Youth Services Librarians provide class visits and presentations, outreach, curriculum support, booklists, group instruction and more!

Paws to Read
Kids! Read Books to Dogs- Nov. 21
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Sites For Teachers
Links to web sites useful to teachers.
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Kids' E-book Collection
Check out our newest e-books for kids!
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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.
( Reading Recovery Book Lists )
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Mom and child reading

Online Resources for Homework and Research
Fabulous, reliable online resources for students, available 24/7.
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Get a Library Card
Get a card! Apply for a library card, it's free!
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Schools - Articles
Resources for Teachers Information Sheet
Information on library resources and services for teachers.
Item Dated: 08/30/2007
Presentation to the Schools on Online Resources for Students
Students and parents should be aware of the wealth of information available with the Library's online databases.
Item Dated: 07/30/2007
Getting Started with Leveled Reading
Leveled books are the key component in a guided reading program.
Item Dated: 07/11/2007
Selecting Books for Elementary School Children
Recommendations on selecting books for elementary school age children, kindergarten through fifth grades.
Item Dated: 06/14/2007
WEB 2.0 Recommendations
Sharing is what Web 2.0 is all about!
Item Dated: 06/14/2007
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