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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!
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Join Menlo Park Library’s Mystery Readers Group this month in reading translated mysteries!
Reading translations can introduce us to culture, language, geography, and ways of being—and murdering—different from our own. Let’s expand our mystery horizons together!
A FEW LEADS...
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The Kamogawa Food Detectives, by Hisashi Kashiwai: Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto lays the Kamogawa Diner. Its deliciously extravagant meals are not the main reason customers stop by: the father-daughter proprietors are “food detectives,” and their recipes provide links to vanished moments, creating a present full of possibility. Translated from Japanese.
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The Cook of the Halcyon, by Andrea Camilleri: From the author known as the master of Sicilian crime, his popular detective Inspector Montalbano boards the Halcyon in the wake of two mysterious deaths. The ship has few crewmen, no passengers, and a stern large enough to land a helicopter, piquing the Inspector’s interest straight away. Translated from Italian.
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The Girl by the Bridge, by Arnaldur Indriðason: An elderly couple are worried about their granddaughter who has gone missing. Looking for help, they turn to Konrad, a former policeman whose reputation precedes him. But digging into the past reveals much more than anyone set out to discover, and a little girl who drowned in the Reykjavik city pond unexpectedly captures everyone's attention. Translated from Icelandic.
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The Devil of the Provinces, by Juan Sebastián Cárdenas: A biologist returns to Colombia after fifteen years abroad and quickly becomes entangled in the trappings of his past: a murdered brother, a dealer of beautiful thoughts, a private school where students disappear and girls give birth to strange creatures. Translated from Spanish.
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The Borrowed, by Chan Ho-Kei. Translated from Chinese.
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The Dark Flood, by Deon Meyer. Translated from Afrikaans.
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In Dust and Ashes, by Anne Holt. Translated from Norwegian.
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Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing, by Maryla Szymiczkowa. Translated from Polish.
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The Black Jersey, by Jorge Zepeda Patterson. Translated from Spanish.
So many choices--and that’s just a starting point! Join us to exchange book recommendations, discover new favorites, and celebrate translated stories with fellow mystery lovers.
Menlo Park’s Mystery Readers Group meets online on the third Tuesday of each month. Rather than reading the same book, we all share our reading of different books surrounding a particular theme—translated mysteries, for instance.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
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- Teen Media WednesdaysBelle Haven Library, Belle Haven Community Campus, Menlo Park, CA
Teens: 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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Suit up for adventure and discover the secrets of Menlo Park Library!
Join us for some outer space-themed fun: drop in any time between 3:30 and 7:00 p.m., and choose your mission. This all-ages event features three self-led missions at different levels of difficulty. Try one, or take on all three challenges--it’s up to you! The more missions you complete, the more prizes you may win.
You may run into some far-out character guests. We invite you to come in costume – we love to see it! Be sure to pop into the photo booth before you head out on your own adventure.
This free adventure received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 03:30 PM - 07:00 PM
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@menlolibrary on Twitter/X - Tea & TarotMenlo Park Library, Menlo Park, CA
Join 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, June 15, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025
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