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Rinconada Library
Public library branch at 1213 Newell Rd.. See its official page for current services and opening hours.
Upcoming at Rinconada Library52
Thursday, October 22
Thu, Oct 22 · 12 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Vintage Media Lab at Rinconada Library. Registration is required; check the official page for current availability.
Thu, Oct 22 · 2 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Vintage Media Lab at Rinconada Library. Registration is required; check the official page for current availability.
Thu, Oct 22 · 6:30 PM
Author Event: Book launch for Bruce Overby's latest novel
Author Event: Book launch for Bruce Overby's latest novel at Rinconada Library. Check the official event page for attendance and participation details.
Saturday, October 24
Tuesday, October 27
Thursday, October 29
Thu, Oct 29 · 12 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Vintage Media Lab at Rinconada Library. Registration is required; check the official page for current availability.
Thu, Oct 29 · 2 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Vintage Media Lab at Rinconada Library. Registration is required; check the official page for current availability.
Sunday, November 1
Sun, Nov 1 · 10 AM
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Join us for Tai Chi sessions with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance through slow, gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014. This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.
Sun, Nov 1 · 3:30 PM
Philosophy For Life
Philosophy for Life A friendly reading and discussion group at the library, exploring big ideas about how we live and what we value. Why do we believe that success means constant hustle, that more is always better, or that everyone must go it alone? What other ways of thinking might help us make sense of everyday life? Together, we’ll read accessible texts from different philosophical traditions and enjoy open, respectful conversations about the assumptions shaping our world. Open to adults, young adults and seniors. No background in philosophy required—just curiosity and a willingness to…
Tuesday, November 3
Tue, Nov 3 · 10 AM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Tue, Nov 3 · 10 AM
Drop in Tech Help
Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby and/or Hoopla Accessing library databases and services Downloading and streaming content Navigating the City of Palo Alto Library website Downloading and using the new PACL app Wi-Fi connection Printing Creating an email account Basic computer skills Installing and using common apps And more…. * Unfortunately, helping you fix…
Thursday, November 5
Thu, Nov 5 · 12 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Thu, Nov 5 · 2 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Thu, Nov 5 · 6 PM
Documentary: UNAFF presents The Spies Among Us
This is a rare look into the inner workings of a data-driven surveillance state run by one of the most feared secret police forces the world has ever known – East Germany’s Stasi. A personal investigation into family secrets by Peter Keup, a Stasi victim-turned-historian, takes a turn when he contacts the men who ran the system. These are the first dialogues between Stasi officers and a victim ever recorded. Through these encounters a terrifying mosaic is built of the lengths people go to maintain power in a dictatorship, as well as the indomitable human spirit that seeks truth and…
Tuesday, November 10
Tue, Nov 10 · 10 AM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Tue, Nov 10 · 10 AM
Drop in Tech Help
Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby and/or Hoopla Accessing library databases and services Downloading and streaming content Navigating the City of Palo Alto Library website Downloading and using the new PACL app Wi-Fi connection Printing Creating an email account Basic computer skills Installing and using common apps And more…. * Unfortunately, helping you fix…
Thursday, November 12
Thu, Nov 12 · 12 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Thu, Nov 12 · 2 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30 PM
Pageturners: What We Can Know by Ian McEwan
Pageturners read widely, from nonfiction like Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris to fiction like James by Percival Everett to biography like The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Fei Fei Li and graphic novels like The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui . Local authors like Mike Trigg , Susie Hara and Olga Zilberbourg and visiting International Booker Prize winner Andrey Kurkov ( Diary of an Invasion ) have attended our discussions and talked to us about their books and their writing. What will we read next? It's…
Sunday, November 15
Sun, Nov 15 · 10 AM
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Join us for Tai Chi sessions with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance through slow, gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014. This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:30 PM
Master Gardeners: Planning and Planting a Little Fruit Orchard
Please join us for an informative workshop presented by UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County . So you want to plant fruit trees, excellent! What kind? Are you looking for plums, apricots, peaches, apples or something less common? There are hundreds of varieties of each, how do you choose? How big should the tree be? (There is actually a correct answer!) What are chill hours and how many are good? Semi-dwarf? True dwarf? Multi-graft? How do I plant a new tree? Local nurseries will begin stocking bare root fruit trees in December. Come learn what decisions affect the success of your…
Sun, Nov 15 · 3:30 PM
Philosophy For Life
Philosophy for Life A friendly reading and discussion group at the library, exploring big ideas about how we live and what we value. Why do we believe that success means constant hustle, that more is always better, or that everyone must go it alone? What other ways of thinking might help us make sense of everyday life? Together, we’ll read accessible texts from different philosophical traditions and enjoy open, respectful conversations about the assumptions shaping our world. Open to adults, young adults and seniors. No background in philosophy required—just curiosity and a willingness to…
Tuesday, November 17
Tue, Nov 17 · 10 AM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Tue, Nov 17 · 10 AM
Drop in Tech Help
Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby and/or Hoopla Accessing library databases and services Downloading and streaming content Navigating the City of Palo Alto Library website Downloading and using the new PACL app Wi-Fi connection Printing Creating an email account Basic computer skills Installing and using common apps And more…. * Unfortunately, helping you fix…
Thursday, November 19
Thu, Nov 19 · 12 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Thu, Nov 19 · 2 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:30 PM
Author Event with Dr. Carol Peyser
Please join us to hear Dr, Carol Peyser discuss her book, A Hidden Fate (She Writes Press, October 27, 2026), a literary novel interweaving multiple themes: the emotional consequences of genetic foreknowledge, the weight of family secrets and deceptions, overcoming childhood trauma, and the unexpected conflicts of vision and conviction that can emerge in love relationships. The novel has received a starred Kirkus review, and a BookLife reviewer described it as “great for fans of Lisa Genova’s Inside the O’Briens and Abraham Verghese’s The Covenant of Water .” Early in her career, she directed…
Saturday, November 21
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15 AM
Meditation with Sara
Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara. Welcome to all experience levels. This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes.
Sat, Nov 21 · 3 PM
Concert: Palo Alto School of Chamber Music
Please join us to hear student musicians from the Palo Alto School of Chamber Music. Read more about Palo Alto School of Chamber Music on their website . Registration is not required but you will receive a reminder email the day before.
Sunday, November 22
Sun, Nov 22 · 10 AM
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Join us for Tai Chi sessions with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance through slow, gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014. This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.
Sun, Nov 22 · 2 PM
5, 4, 3, 2, 1: Drawing with Time and Rhythm
In this one-hour figure-drawing workshop, participants will draw together with pencils for 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 minute—and sometimes even 30 seconds. We will begin with longer drawing times and slowly move to shorter, faster ones. Participants can try different pencil pressure, movement, and speed as the timing changes. Participants may volunteer to pose for the group. As we draw, we will watch different poses and body movements and follow the changing rhythm together. The timing will be repeated about three times. Participants will make several drawings on 11 × 14-inch paper and one larger…
Tuesday, November 24
Tue, Nov 24 · 10 AM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Tue, Nov 24 · 10 AM
Drop in Tech Help
Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby and/or Hoopla Accessing library databases and services Downloading and streaming content Navigating the City of Palo Alto Library website Downloading and using the new PACL app Wi-Fi connection Printing Creating an email account Basic computer skills Installing and using common apps And more…. * Unfortunately, helping you fix…
Thursday, November 26
Thu, Nov 26 · 12 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Thu, Nov 26 · 2 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Sunday, November 29
Sun, Nov 29 · 10 AM
Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Join us for Tai Chi sessions with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance through slow, gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014. This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.
Sun, Nov 29 · 2 PM
Korean Calligraphy Workshop: Writing Your Name in Hangul with Flow and Rhythm
In this 90-minute workshop, participants will use calligraphy brushes, ink, and hanji paper to write their names in Hangul. Because Hangul is based on sound, names from many different languages can be written in Hangul according to how they are pronounced. Participants will see how their names look in Hangul and experience the rhythm of Korean writing through brush movement and repetition. Participants can get help writing their names in Hangul along the way. We will begin with simple brush exercises on hanji paper. Participants will practice moving the whole arm, changing the pressure and…
Tuesday, December 1
Tue, Dec 1 · 10 AM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Tue, Dec 1 · 10 AM
Drop in Tech Help
Stuck with a technology question? Need help with an ongoing issue or learning something new? Stop by the Rinconada branch library for our drop in tech help Tuesday mornings. Staff is available to help with a variety of tech questions including: Learning to use Libby and/or Hoopla Accessing library databases and services Downloading and streaming content Navigating the City of Palo Alto Library website Downloading and using the new PACL app Wi-Fi connection Printing Creating an email account Basic computer skills Installing and using common apps And more…. * Unfortunately, helping you fix…
Thursday, December 3
Thu, Dec 3 · 12 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Thu, Dec 3 · 2 PM
Vintage Media Lab
Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance to sign up. Each appointment includes a skilled volunteer or staff person to assist you. Appointments are limited to a single two-hour appointment per week per person. Because space and time in the Vintage Media Lab is limited, we appreciate your cooperation in regard to equipment, storage and…
Thu, Dec 3 · 6 PM
Documentary: UNAFF presents The Panama Deception
A riveting Academy Award-winning critique of the government's history of militarization, made all the more timely by the current war on terrorism. 1993 Academy Award, Best Documentary Feature. Read the Acceptance Speech by Barbara Trent. The Panama Deception documents the untold story of the December 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama; the events which led to it; the excessive force used; the enormity of the death and destruction; and the devastating aftermath. The Panama Deception uncovers the real reasons for this internationally condemned attack, presenting a view of the invasion which widely…
Past events2
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:30 PM
Philosophy For Life
Philosophy For Life at Rinconada Library. Registration is required; check the official page for current availability. The calendar reports registration closed. The calendar reports this session is full; check the source for waitlist details.
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:15 AM
Meditation with Sara
Meditation with Sara at Rinconada Library. Check the official event page for attendance and participation details.