Library Service Changes Due to COVID Surge

Due to the Omicron variant, the Palo Alto Library announced some changes to their service levels, effective Tuesday, January 18.

  • Children’s, College Terrace and Downtown libraries will be temporarily closed.
  • Rinconada Library will reduce hours to Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.

A recent email to Library cardholders provides more details about these service changes, including information for patrons who may need to pick up items on hold. Learn more about current library services.

CTRA Meeting with Library Reps: Tuesday, Dec 14 at 7pm

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On Tuesday, December 14 at 7pm, the CTRA will host a virtual meeting with representatives from the Palo Alto Library to discuss the College Terrace Library. Library Services Manager Alex Perez and Library Director Gayathri Kanth will join the discussion. All neighbors (especially those who love our local neighborhood library!) are welcome to attend.

Use this link to join the meeting on the 14th:

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79608679240?pwd=T3VHNkRqaTk0a2FtWnByMkpZWHVOUT09
Meeting ID: 796 0867 9240
Passcode: YCGg0X

CTRA Board Meeting Agenda: November 17, 2021

The next CTRA board meeting will take place TONIGHT, Wednesday, November 17, at 6:00pm via Zoom. Here’s the link and passcode to join:

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75064482251?pwd=dlZTUkZ2VjVNeTB1cWloeS9RUkFUdz09
Passcode: CTRA

At this month’s meeting, the board will discuss retail vacancies on California Avenue, hours and usage of the College Terrace Library, recruiting for a new Stanford observer for the board, and more. All neighbors are welcome to attend!

Around the Terrace: November 2, 2021

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

  • PAUSD Expands Covid Testing to All Palo Alto Residents
    PAUSD has expanded its Covid Testing Program to all residents in Palo Alto. Testing is available five days a week, from 10am-6pm starting Nov. 1st. The testing location is at the Cubberley Community Center. No appointment needed.
  • Junior Museum and Zoo Reopens on November 12
    The expanded Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo will reopen Friday, November 12. Redesigned with a focus on accessibility, there are a host of new interactive indoor exhibits as well as a two-story, wheelchair-accessible treehouse that overlooks the zoo.
  • College Terrace Library is Open
    Did you know you can send print jobs from your home computer to the library printers? Pick up books from other libraries transferred to our library? Use the library’s free wi-fi? The best way to make sure our beloved local library branch remains open is to use it! Stop by anytime from 1pm to 5pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

CTRA Board Meeting Agenda: September 22, 2021

After an August break, and moving this month’s meeting back a week due to Yom Kippur, the next CTRA board meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 22, at 6:00pm outdoors at Mayfield Park, next to the College Terrace Library.

At this month’s meeting, the board will discuss the neighborhood parking program, library hours and usage, the search for a new Stanford observer for the board, and goals for the coming year. All neighbors are welcome to attend!