About us
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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Pop and Go Puppets: Wildspaces!
Belle Haven Library, Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, ca, USThe 9th Annual Menlo Park Puppetry Festival is here!
We kick it off the puppet shows with our inaugural performance from Pop and Go Puppets.
Scamper Squirrel is in trouble! It appears his tree is about to be torn down by bulldozers.
In a forest farce full of shady characters and mistaken identities, Scamper is going to need a lot of help from the audience.About Pop and Go Puppets:
Pop and Go Puppets founder Jason Adair has been performing for children since 1995 as a puppeteer, storyteller and musician. In addition to touring his shows throughout California, Jason has performed at the National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Connecticut, and at the International Shadow Theatre Festival in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany.
About the Menlo Park Summer Puppetry Festival:
We’re presenting our 9th Annual Summer Puppetry Festival! Menlo Park celebrates puppetry in its many forms, with a series of puppet shows and related events featuring beloved performers from throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Drop in for one event, or join us for the entire series.
https://menlopark.gov/puppetry
PERFORMANCES:
| June 28 | Pop & Go Puppets | Belle Haven Library |
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| July 9 | The Puppet Company | Menlo Park Library |
| July 26 | Fratello Marionettes | Belle Haven Library |
| July 30 | Puppet Art Theater | Menlo Park Library |
| Aug. 23 | Possibly Puppets | Belle Haven Library |## OTHER EVENTS:
| June 9 | The Science & Psychology of Muppet Design | Menlo Park Library |
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| July 18 | Shadow Puppet Workshop (Ages 8-Adult) | Belle Haven Library |
| Aug. 12 | Meet Mallory Lewis | Zoom |
| Aug. 26 | Film: Shari & Lamb Chop | Menlo Park Library |This free program series received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CAMore free events with Menlo Park Library
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A Historical Look at the Art of Drag
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USExplore the cultural history of drag as a powerful form of artistic expression!
We’ll trace the evolution of drag from early theatrical traditions, counterculture scenes, and historically marginalized communities to its important role in contemporary pop culture, social activism, and modern self-expression.
Blending storytelling with insight into the artform, our presenters, beloved San Francisco drag entertainers Elsa Touche and Mx. Kiki Krunch, will highlight how drag challenges norms, builds community, and creates creative space for people all over the world.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Monday, June 29, 2026 | 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CAMore free events with Menlo Park Library
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Global Language Storytime: Thai
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USThis time, our special storytime features stories, singing and learning in Thai!
Babies, toddlers and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an engaging Thai-language storytime. Enjoy stories and fun with Teacher Ann from Nira Thai language school.
Menlo Park’s Global Language Storytime series features a different language each month, exposing children and families to a wealth of languages and cultures during fun, interactive activities for audiences of all language backgrounds.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 07:15 PM - 07:45 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CAMore free events with Menlo Park Library
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Garden Talk: Seed Saving
·OnlineOnlineJoin us online to learn how to save and store seeds from your plants to grow again and share!
Our experts will share how gardeners can develop seeds more adaptable to their own gardens.
Our Garden Talks take place online on the first Wednesday of each month.
Wednesday, July 01, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Zoom webinarMore free events with Menlo Park Library
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Past events
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