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
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, December 19, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 01:15 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA
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Menlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@menlolibrary on Twitter/X2 attendees
Tea & Tarot
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USJoin us for tea and conversation around the tarot deck.
Socialize and practice your skills reading the tarot. Although this isn’t an instructional course, meet like-minded people who can share their tarot experiences.
Decks won’t be provided, but tea and tarot-themed book recommendations will, so prepare to get cozy and pull some cards.
BYO cards and join us!
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
- Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025
More free events with Menlo Park Library
Menlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@menlolibrary on Twitter/X9 attendeesSensory-Friendly Film Screening: Raya and the Last Dragon
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, December 26, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 01:15 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA
More free events with Menlo Park Library
Menlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@menlolibrary on Twitter/X1 attendee
Tin Art Workshop
Belle Haven Library, Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, ca, USLearn about Repujado — Mexican tin art, during a fun, hands-on workshop (for ages 8 - adult).
Join us for a lesson on the history and tradition of Mexican tin art, with teaching artist Rachel-Anne Palacios. Create your own piece of art to take home.
This class is for adults and youth ages 8 and above.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Sunday, December 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Belle Haven Library, Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA
Event will be upstairs in the Maker Space. Enter through the all-ages library.
More free events with Menlo Park Library
Menlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@menlolibrary on Twitter/X1 attendee
Past events
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