What we’re about
The City of Menlo Park's libraries offer a variety of programs, including art events, author talks, info sessions, craft sessions, music events, and more. To make the most of our programming efforts and this meetup page, we’d love for you to get involved. If you come to a program, say hi and let us know you saw it on meetup. If you have an idea for something you’d like to see at the library, send us a message. The library is a great space for community meetups and we’d love to play a role in making those connections!
See more events at our calendar, and check our hours and holiday closures.
Upcoming events
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Sensory-Friendly Film Screening: Moana 2
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USJoin us for a Disney Princess Film Festival! Our sensory-friendly series will bring you all of the princess films, from 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to 2024’s Moana 2.
Open to all! No registration required. Caregiver/parent must be present with each child.
Your host for the movies will be Ed Sagurton III, who will give a brief introduction to each film. Ed is a new resident to Menlo Park, having moved here from Bangkok, Thailand, in 2023. Ed is a high-functioning autistic person and a big fan of Disney films.
What makes a movie sensory friendly?
Sensory-friendly movies are an experience for all families, designed with special needs in mind:
- Lights remain on (window shades down)
- Sound is lowered
- Subtitles are on
- Attendees are welcome to move about and interact
- Feel free to bring your own snacks and fidget toys
The Schedule:
Sept. 5 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Sept. 12 | Cinderella
Sept. 19 | Sleeping Beauty
Oct. 3 | The Little Mermaid
Oct. 10 | Beauty & the Beast
Oct. 17 | Aladdin
Oct. 24 | Pocahontas
Nov. 7 | Mulan
Nov. 21 | The Princess and the Frog
Dec. 5 | Tangled
Dec. 12 | Brave
Dec. 19 | Moana
Dec. 26 | Raya and the Last Dragon
Jan. 2 | Moana 2
This free event series received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Friday, January 02, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 01:15 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA
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Music with Extended Roots
Belle Haven Library, Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, ca, USJoin us for a fun acoustic performance of Irish music and more!
Building on a base of American Folk traditions—old-time, bluegrass, Scotch/Irish, and traditional fiddle tunes—the Extended Roots band have found their niche in playing multiple-genre music they feel uplifts the spirit, sets toes tapping, and celebrates the joy of connecting through music.
The Band:
- Tina Bradley
- Lou Ann Lanham
- Nancy McGhee
- Lauren Nourse
- Dale Olds
- Jean Olds
- Kathleen Rushing
- Anne Uher
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Saturday, January 03, 2026 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA
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Native Bird Connections
Belle Haven Library, Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, ca, USLive wildlife presentation! View native birds and learn their stories.
Join Native Bird Connections for a journey into the world of Raptors, also known as birds of prey.
Live, non-releasable raptors, plus taxidermy and artifacts, will accompany this lively, informative program. Learn about how raptors experience their world, how they become non-releasable, and some of the things we can do to help birds of prey survive the changing environment.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Sunday, January 04, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA
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•OnlineGarden Talk: Your 2026 Garden Calendar
OnlineJoin our garden experts online, as they share month-by-month tips for veggies, herbs and flowers.
Plan your garden tasks for the coming year to prepare for best times for planting, caring and harvesting.
Our Garden Talks take place online on the first Wednesday of each month.
Wednesday, January 07, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Zoom webinar
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Past events
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