Category: Events

Around the Terrace: September 11, 2021

Here are some recent announcements and news stories of interest to College Terrace and the surrounding area.

  • Palo Alto Together Again Kicks Off
    After over a year in lockdown, it’s time to celebrate our community’s resilience, strength—and finally being together again! The City and community partners are hosting Together Again, a series of 20+ celebrations taking place September 10-18, 2021 across Palo Alto. The events range from arts and culture and gardening classes to movies, concerts and sports and recreation activities.
  • Should Cars Return to University and California Avenues?
    The debate over whether to reopen University and California Avenues to car traffic continues Monday when the City Council will decide whether to extend the closures or let them end as currently planned on September 30. If you feel strongly about this debate, email the Council or attend Monday evening’s meeting.
  • Friends of Palo Alto Library Sale
    The Friends of Palo Alto Library are holding their monthly sale at 4000 Middlefield Road on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. The sale will feature well-priced books, puzzles, and games. Visit the FOPAL website for more information. These normally take place on the 2nd weekend of each month.

College Terrace Library Reopens Thursday

Finally, after being closed for nearly 18 months, the College Terrace library reopens this week! Starting Thursday, August 26, our local branch will reopen with limited hours on Thursdays and Fridays, from 1pm to 5pm.

In the fall, the Library plans to expand hours on Thursdays and Fridays, as well as include a weekend day at both College Terrace and Downtown (which also reopens this Thursday). Additionally, hours will expand at Mitchell Park and Rinconada. Read the library’s reopening plans for more information.

Of course, the best way to make sure our beloved local library branch remains open is to visit it often! Even if you’re not checking out materials, the City keeps track of all visits to each library, so stop in and take advantage of this amazing gem in our neighborhood.

CT Library to Reopen in August

After being closed for more than 16 months, the College Terrace Library will partially reopen in late August. According to the latest update from the Palo Alto City Library, both the College Terrace and Downtown libraries will reopen with service three days a week once all vacant positions are filled. More information about the reopening dates will be shared soon, but this is an exciting announcement for all of us who’ve missed visiting our local, neighborhood library.

CTRA Board Meeting Agenda: July 21, 2021

The next CTRA board meeting will be Wednesday, July 21, at 7:00pm outdoors at Mayfield Park, next to the College Terrace Library.

At this month’s meeting, the primary topic will be finalizing plans for an end-of-summer picnic at Werry Park, as well as our usual board observer updates. All neighbors are welcome to attend!

Wellesley Project at May 18 Council Meeting

Despite voting to restrict the use of PHZ zoning in residential neighborhoods, the City Council will review Cato Investments‘ proposed development at the corner of Wellesley and College. The pre-screening will take place at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 18. Read the full agenda here; this agenda item is scheduled for 6pm. The agenda includes directions for making a public comment at the meeting.

On Thursday, May 13, at 6pm, the Wellesley project developers are hosting an online community conversation entitled “What’s So Scary About Apartments?” The event panel includes economist Steve Levy, housing advocate Josh Kirmsse, representatives from the Wellesley project and others.