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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•OnlineMelanated Women Read: The Women of Brewster Place
OnlineMelanated Women Read is a book discussion group by and especially for Black women. This month we discuss The Women of Brewster Place, by Gloria Gaylor.
The National Book Award-winning novel weaves together the stories of seven women living in a bleak-inner city sanctuary, creating a powerful, moving portrait of the strengths, struggles, and hopes of black women in America.
Vulnerable and resilient, openhanded and openhearted, the women forge their lives in a place that in turn threatens and protects—a common prison and a shared home.
About Melanated Women Read:
Melanated Women Read is a virtual book group that is by and especially for Black women. The purpose and focus are on inspiring, uplifting reads, and providing a safe space for Black women to speak, vent and enjoy honest and open conversation.
The group chooses from books written by Black authors. The goal of this community-based group is to introduce a variety of Black writers who will help build a love of reading in a positive environment while meeting new people and gaining new perspectives.
Melanated Women Read meets virtually on the first Monday of each month.Monday, November 03, 2025 | 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
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Native American Heroes
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USJoin us to learn about some Native American Heroes!
Professor Paul Steward of San Francisco State University American Indian Studies department presents a lecture on some notable, resilient, remarkable indigenous people.
A lecturer of Native American/American Indian Studies, Professor Steward is a tribal member of Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, located on the Eastern shore of Clear Lake.
Raised on the reservation from birth until age 10, he learned his tribal culture from his father and paternal grandparents.
Paul is also an award-winning, world-touring Native American Blues/R&B singer & guitarist.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Tuesday, November 04, 2025 | 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025More free events with Menlo Park Library
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Teen Media Wednesdays
Belle Haven Library, Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, ca, USTeens: we are now watching movies AND playing video games at the library! Join us for Teen Media Wednesdays, where we will either be watching a film or playing video games in the Teen Zone.
All films are rated PG-13 or lower and all video games are rated E10 or lower. Drop in and find out what the movie or game of the week is, and use the suggestion box in the Teen Zone to request future movies and games. Snacks are provided.
https://menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/Library-and-Community-Services/Events/Events-for-adults/202501-05-teen-media-wednesdays
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
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Teen Tabletop Gaming
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USTeens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us every month for drop-in Dungeons and Dragons, or other tabletop roleplaying games.
Never played before? That’s no problem! We’ve got all the supplies and knowledge you need to jump right in.
Teen Tabletop Gaming Meetup happens on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month.
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA
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Past events
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