The Paly Library
Welcome to Paly’s Virtual Library, open 24/7 for your reading and researching pleasure. As the quotes above indicate, we are serious about our mission to educate and enlighten our community of students, faculty, and parents. We are also committed to making the Paly Library a pleasant and enjoyable space where learning is celebrated and laughter appreciated. Use the drop-down menu on the left to jump to the portal of your choice or scroll down this page to read about the library and volunteer opportunities.
Would you like to create a lasting legacy at Palo Alto High School by dedicating a book in the Paly Library to a student, faculty member, coach, or volunteer? Check out the Palo Alto High School Library Legacy Book Program.
We are now a Kepler's Community Partner! Mention Paly when purchasing merchandise at Kepler's or link to Kepler's website from the logo below and Paly gets 10% of the sale.
Thanks for Visiting. Check out our Wish List on Amazon and purchase a fiction book for the library from Kepler's or Amazon. 
Rachel Kellerman, Librarian rkellerman@pausd.org
Debbie Henry, Library Assistant dhenry@pausd.org.
(650) 329-3859 or 3897
About the Library
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Paly librarians work in partnership with teachers to assist students with their reading and research
needs. Librarians are on hand to help students with individual questions about assignments and help
them choose great books. Resources include 22,000 books, a variety of magazine titles, and a subscription to ProQuest, an online database with over 2,000 periodicals for full-text articles covering a wide range of current and historic events. ProQuest also includes a variety of newspapers including the New York Times and reference resources such as Ethnic Cultures of America, Occupational Outlook Handbook, and The World Fact Book. See a librarian for passwords. Computers and a printer are available for students to use for research and to complete assignments. There is a fee-based copy machine as well.
Most resources can be checked out for 2 weeks and can be renewed if necessary. Fines are charged for overdue books and patrons are expected to pay for replacing lost or damaged books.
| Please respect the facility by not eating or drinking in the library and respect others by turning off cell phones and conversing in a way that maintains a mellow atmosphere conducive to study and getting work done. |
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00 pm
The library is open when school is in session and closed during all school holidays.
CLAP for Volunteers
Parent volunteers are essential library partners. CLAP (Committee for Library Advocacy and Programs)
is a parent/library partnership organized to support library programs in a variety of ways:
*Assist patrons at the circulation desk
*Care for the collection by processing and repairing books
*Keep the library organized by shelving resources and performing general office duties
*Coordinate efforts to raise money for the library collection and connect the library to the community
Please contact a librarian for more details. You are welcome any time!