City of Palo Alto - Downtown Library

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270 Forest Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

The City of Palo Alto - Downtown Library in Palo Alto, CA underwent a renovation funded by Measure N, completing on July 16, 2011. The upgrades included improved lighting, enhanced accessibility, and the addition of public spaces such as a multipurpose room for meetings and study, along with a dedicated children's room.

With its modern amenities and expanded facilities, the downtown branch of the Palo Alto public library provides a welcoming environment for individuals of all ages to engage in learning, collaboration, and community activities.

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Denise C.
9/25/2025

suburban library near caltrain and the college campus..regional sf bay area...sunny brighter and warmer...i was over in berkeley and getting sick of it... palo alto is sunny...quiet suburb near...

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Fred T.
2/1/2019

The Downtown Library is part three of my comprehensive review of the City of Palo Alto library system. This particular library as the name suggests is located downtown next to the City Hall and...

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Rich H.
7/14/2018

This is a great library to study or write. While it has far less books than its sister branches, it makes up for it in environment. I find the best place to write is in the library. There are too...

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Monica S.
8/28/2019

Instead of fighting for a small spot at a noisy cafe with a $5 coffee in tow, consider a spacious (and free!) spot in the flowered patio of this lovely little library. With its lightening fast...

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Benjamin X.
8/22/2019

Internet is blazing fast. Downside is parking. If you are planning to be here all day. Good luck moving your car around because parking limit is 2hrs

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