Things to do in Palo Alto, CA

12 PM – 1 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

English as a Second Language (ESL) / Learn English: Beyond the Basics is an in-person 7-week class with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms. It is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English and want to improve their pronunciation an…

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Rinconada Library, Palo Alto

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.

3 PM – 5 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Join us for a hands on workshop designed for beginners eager to explore the art of quilting. In this session, you will learn essential techniques such as fabric selection, cutting, piecing, and basic stitching. You will be guided by May and Mik Gaspay, current Cubberley Artist Studio Program (CASP) resident s. They wil…

10 AM – 12 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

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…

2 PM – 4 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Join us for a hands-on exploration of robotics and the design thinking process! We will be learning how to interview, brainstorm, and make as we build solutions to real problems we find in the world around us. Participants will practice hands-on engineering and learn what it's like to compete in the FIRST Robotics Comp…

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

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?…

7 PM – 8 PM·Palo Alto City Library

Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed by 15 minutes of group…

9 AM – 12 PM·Russian Ridge Preserve Parking, 3901 Alpine Road, La Honda, CA, 94020 · Palo Alto

Celebrate California Biodiversity Day by volunteering at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve!