Downtown Library

Category: Public library in Palo Alto, California

Address: 270 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

Phone: +16503292436

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

JayJay Levine

Dec 24, 2019

This library is hidden behind the police station on Forest and Channing, and has several great outdoor study spots. They offer free wi-fi, available computers/printing if you have a library card, and 2 nice patios with tables, chairs, and umbrellas. Their parking lot is tiny (20 cars) and pretty much everything around there is 2hr parking, but otherwise it's a good place to get away from campus for a change of scenery. Plus, if you get bored you can always walk to University for food or a change of venue.

Fang H

Jul 1, 2017

My nice little corner :)

Tomas Fuentes

May 19, 2015

The branch is one of kind, after all it has been greatly remodeled, to suits all kinds of genres.

Steve Nelson

Jun 13, 2013

Expanded hours as of Jun 2013 probably because it's the only one open. This library is Substandard. The kiddy day car section is 20 % of the main area but the noise from it covers 100% of the area.

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Questions & Answers

When will the Downtown Branch return to normal pre-pandemic open hours? Why does the this Branch open at 10:00 ? Would opening at 8:00 AM be possible in the (hopefully) near future?

William L Grgurich | Jun 28, 2022
Alice | Jun 28, 2022

You will have to call the library and ask them these questions.

What days and hours are the down town branch open?

Rachel Wasser | Feb 28, 2022
Will White | Feb 28, 2022

Due to the Omicron surge, the Downtown Library is closed. Mitchell Park and Rinconada Libraries are open, but hours and services may be limited.

Is WiFi available to the public or just card holders?

Sidharth Kapur | Aug 27, 2020
Chris Markman | Jun 28, 2022

There's a guest WIFI network that anyone can join. It's the same one you'll find in other city buildings.

What can I do if I lost a library book?

Attila Komaromi | Aug 27, 2020
PRiN Maldor | Aug 27, 2020

Notify Librarian for procedures!

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What is the parking available?

Judith Cosgrove | Aug 28, 2018
Chris Markman | Jun 28, 2022

This branch has a small outdoor parking lot near the back entrance, but it's also right across the street from the very large underground garage at City Hall. Both are free!

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