For Those Who Use Google

Here is an interesting article that contains six techniques for getting more results from online searching. Armed with this information, you will become a better searcher. Google is a wonderful source, but there are gems out there even they can't find.

I am fond of the last technique - go to the library!

So Many Books, So Little Time

Some people prefer to read a short book rather than a tome. Others don't have the time to read a lengthy book. Or, perhaps your teen needs to read a book by tomorrow. Here is a search tool that displays only books of 200 pages or less. It does not link to our catalog, but you can find a title there and search for them here! Enjoy this book searching tool.

Free Fall Classes

We have quite a line up of classes and programs for adults in September and October. See you at the library!

• Search Like a Pro. Learn to "Search Like a Pro" by attending this demonstration of searching smart and an introduction to the hidden Internet. First time offered at Mitchell Park Library. September 12, 10:00a.m. to noon - Mitchell Park Library.

An Evening with Jennifer Roberts. Join author-expert Jennifer Roberts for a lively talk about building a beautiful, healthy and "green" home for you and your family. Whether you’re remodeling or building new you’ll learn techniques, products and materials that can help you reduce utility bills and maintenance costs, conserve resources, and improve the indoor air quality of your home. September 27, 7:00p.m. - Main Library

• Genealogy @ PACL. Learn about our genealogy resources, including Heritage Quest, Ancestry.com Library Ed. and the Palo Alto Historical Association (PAHA) files. October 11, 10:00a.m. - Noon at Mitchell Park Library.
  
  
• Learning Express @ PACL. Demonstration of Learning Express, a practice test resource that covers numerous tests, from the 4th grade proficiency test to the GRE. Includes civil service tests, citizenship and English proficiency tests, plus many more. October 24, 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. at Main Library.
  

To RSVP send an e-mail with information on the class of your choice to libraryreference@cityofpaloalto.org.