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Answers to your question about how to get a library card, compost your garbage, report graffiti, and access your City services.

Bank Drafting
Bill payments made easy
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City of Palo Alto Adds New Service to Improve Emergency Preparedness and Communication
( visit the emergency information home page )
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Online Library Forms
Use the following online forms to conduct library business.
( visit the library home page )
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Sign up to Receive Frank's Weekly Memo
A weekly summary of highlights and events of note in Palo Alto.
( view past weekly memos )
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Parking in Palo Alto
Parking is provided for visitors and customers in the downtown area and California Avenue business district on the street, in offstreet parking lots and in parking garages.
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My Utilities Account Login
To Register or Login to your Utilities Account
( Visit My Utilities Account )
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Deaf Resident Registry
Deaf residents may register TDD and/or fax lines with the City of Palo Alto Fire Department.
( more about your safety )
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Low-cost Spay/Neuter and Vaccination Clinic
Information on our low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics.
( visit the animal services home page )
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Teen Programs
Teen Program Information
( visit the youth and adult recreation page )
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Palo Alto Approves Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The goal of the Climate Protection Plan is to present a comprehensive inventory of municipal (City government-generated) and community-generated emissions, propose reduction targets, and propose practical steps to reach those targets.
( visit the environment in palo alto pages )
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Bicycling Improvement Form
Submit comments and suggestions for improving bicycling safety in Palo Alto.
( submit a bicycling improvement request )
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Winter Storm Preparation - Sandbag Information
Information about sandbag use in preparation of winter storms
( visit the fire and flood page )
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City Sustainability Policy
It is the intent of the City of Palo Alto to be a sustainable community
( visit the environment in palo alto home page )
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Delivered to Your Email!
Library events, programs and more sent to your email.
( visit the library hompage )
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Child Care Resource Information
Child care resources for parents and providers.
( visit family resources )
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Emergency Water Supply and Storage
Learn more about the Project and the upcoming November ballot measure
( emergency water supply and storage faq page )
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City Council Agendas/Minutes
What was the City Council vote on Alma Plaza? What happened at the meeting the first week of June? It’s all here.
( view city council minutes and agendas )
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Enjoy! Catalog - Classes and Activities
The Summer 2008 Enjoy! catalog is now available to the public and can be picked up at all Palo Alto community centers, libraries or online at www.cityofpaloalto.org/enjoy
( more palo alto enjoy! information )
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Animal Services Home Page
Welcome to the Palo Alto Animal Services (PAAS) website. Learn more about our programs and services through the links on these pages.
( visit animal services )
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Business Junk Mail Reduction
How to reduce your Business' Junk Mail.
( visit the recycling home page )
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Community Involvement
This section provides information you can use, whether you are a resident, business owner, local industry or employee.
( visit the environment in palo alto home page )
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Water Conservation Programs - Residential
Conservation Programs for our Residential Customers.
( visit the utilities rebates and programs page )
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The Household Hazardous Waste Program
The Household Hazardous Waste Management program provides Palo Alto residents with an environmentally safe way to get rid of selected hazardous wastes.
( more about hazardous waste programs )
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Aquatics (Rinconada Pool)
Swimming (aquatics) programs are available for every age and interest at pools throughout the City.
( visit the youth and adult recreation page )
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About CPAU
The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is the only municipal utility in California that operates city-owned utility services that include electric, fiber optic, natural gas, water and wastewater services.
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Questions about a green building project? Ask An Expert!
Ask an Expert is a free hotline service providing customized responses to a variety of green building questions from building professionals and the general public.
( visit the development center home page )
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Landfill and Composting
The City of Palo Alto offers Landfill and Composting drop-off, which accepts materials that may not be accepted at the curb
( visit the landfill and composting page )
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Utilities Home Page
Welcome to the Utilities Department
( visit the utilities department home page )
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Recycling Home Page
The City of Palo Alto's Recycling Program helps Palo Alto residents and businesses conserve natural resources and learn how and what to recycle.
( visit the recycling home page )
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City of Palo Alto Family Resources
Family Resources engages our community to build on existing strengths and services to promote the well-being of our families and their children.
( visit the family resources web site )
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to many questions.
( visit the development center home page )
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Get a Library Card
Get a card! Apply for a library card, it's free!
( Online Library Card Application )
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The Children's Library Project
The Children's Library re-opened Sept. 29, 2007
( visit the project page )
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Business Recycling
Business recycling resources.
( visit business recyling )
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Clean Up Day
One Free Curbside Pick-up Annually. You Choose the Date!
( visit the recycling home page )
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To Report Graffiti
Report graffiti or even join the Graffiti Abatement Volunteer Program
( visit the public works home page )
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Palo Alto Mediation Program
The Palo Alto Mediation Program exists to empower citizens to resolve their disputes through a voluntary dispute resolution process.
( visit the PAMP web site )
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Request a Parcel Report Online
A new online service for obtaining planning and zoning information
( visit the development center home page )
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City Budget
Review the City budgets.
( visit the budget page )
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Curbside Recycling
Learn how residents can recycle at their curbside
( download the brochures )
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CityPages Newsletter
Citypages is a periodic newsletter produced by the City of Palo Alto.
( visit the citypages collection )
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Regular Street Sweeping Schedules
Typically we sweep your street on a weekly basis
( visit the street locator )
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Planning and Community Environment Home Page
The Planning and Community Environment Department consists of the Planning and Transportation Division and Building Division
( visit the planning department home page )
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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
( begin a catalog search )
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Junior Museum and Zoo
The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is a kid's place to think, create and play.
( visit the junior museum and zoo home page )
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Community Centers and Fields
Use and rental information
( visit the community center page )
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Jobs at the City of Palo Alto
Job opportunities open to the general public and internal candidates.
( see city job postings )
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What Is Green Building?
Green building is a "Whole-Systems" approach for designing and constructing buildings.
( green building links and downloads )
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Reserving Library Computers
Reserve a public internet computer
( visit the library home page )
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PaloAltoGreen Program
The affordable way to support 100% clean wind and solar power.  Join over 20% of your fellow Palo Alto residents and businesses who are part of this program to improve the environment, support renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gases.
( visit the utilities rebates and programs page )
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Community Gardens
Scattered throughout Palo Alto are plots of land dedicated to providing Palo Altans with a place to dig their hands into the soil and plant vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
( visit the parks and outdoors page )
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Computer Use at the Library
Free wireless access, loaner laptops and public PCs are available at all branches (except for Children's Library).
( library home page )
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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.
( visit the library home page )
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The Organics Yard
The focus of the Organics Yard is to enhance the recycling efforts of the community by offering high quality blended soil amendments.
( visit the recycling home page )
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Recycled Water Information
Recycled water is wastewater that has been purified through a high level of treatment. Reducing the amount of treated wastewater discharged into the South Bay decreases the impacts on saltwater marshes.
( visit the water quality home page )
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Regional Water Quality Control Plant
The RWQCP is committed to protecting our environment and Palo Alto's open spaces.
( visit the water quality home page )
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Street Sweeping Ordinances
The following ordinances describe what actions are violations and may result in enforcement. Advise gardeners not to blow out tree leaves and landscaping debris or other matter into the gutter!
( street sweeping info )
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Creek Level Monitor
How does the creek monitoring system work?
( visit the creek monitor )
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Vehicle Pollution Prevention
Residents and businesses need to do what they can to keep vehicle pollutants out of the environment.
( visit the environmental compliance home page )
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Renting Facilities at Baylands Nature Preserve
Facility rentals at the Baylands are quite robust.  Explore rental opportunities, here.
( visit the baylands home page )
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Información del Programa en Español
Los terrenos de la Bahia en Palo Alto son un gran lugar para excursiones familiar y para que ninos exploren la naturaleza.
( visit the baylands home page )
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Fee Reduction Program
The Community Services Department's Fee Reduction Program offers a 25%, 50% or 75% discount, to low-income or disabled Palo Alto residents based on household income for a number of programs.
( Fee Reduction Program Application )
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Seasonal Employment Opportunity Program
The City of Palo Alto provides temporary employment opportunities for homeless individuals in the community.
( visit the city manager home page )
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Picnic Reservation Information (Individual and Group)
How to Reserve Picnic Tables at Mitchell, Rinconada and Foothills Parks.
( visit Picnic Reservations for forms )
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Adult Sports
Join us for our basketball, softball, or volleyball leagues, which are offered year-round for adults, 18 years of age and up.
( visit the youth and adult recreation page )
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