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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Music: Jazz and Broadway Hits with Alexander Taite
Belle Haven Library, Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, ca, USJoin us for a very special musical performance!
Experience Alexander Taite’s one-man show, sharing Broadway hits and big band standards.
Alexander Taite's accomplishments include:
- San Francisco Opera Chorus Member (2007- present)
- Director, San Francisco Boys Chorus graduate ensemble
- Director, Chorus Eclectic
- Music Teacher, Vocal Faculty, at Oakland School for the Arts
- Chorus Director, Lucas Studios with Lester Lynch
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Saturday, August 01, 2026 | 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
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Co-writing Workshop
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USJoin us for fun prompts, free writes, and literary community!
While this is not a class, it’s a chance to connect with other writers to discuss and share creative works with like-minded people.
Staff will provide structure and writing activities, but the main focus is getting into the habit of writing and sharing what you feel comfortable with to push your writing in the direction you want to go.
Menlo Park Library’s Co-Writing Workshop takes place monthly. Beginning in September, it will happen on second Sundays from 2-3 p.m.
Sunday, August 02, 2026 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CAMore free events with Menlo Park Library
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Melanated Women Read: Glory Be
·OnlineOnlineMelanated Women Read is a book discussion group by and especially for Black women. This month we will discuss Glory Be, by Danielle Arceneaux.
On a hot and sticky Sunday in Lafayette, Louisiana, Glory has settled into her usual after-church routine: meeting gamblers at the local coffee shop, where she works as a small-time bookie. Sitting at her corner table, Glory hears that her best friend—a nun beloved by the community—has been found dead in her apartment.
With her reluctant daughter in tow, Glory launches a shadow investigation into Lafayette’s oil tycoons, church gossips, a rumored voodoo priestess, nosey neighbors, and longtime ne'er-do wells.
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, August 03, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
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Garden Talk: Fall Crops to Grow Now
·OnlineOnlineJoin us online to learn about easy-to-grow veggies and greens for the fall.
We will cover what varieties grow well in our area, and when and how to get them started.
Menlo Park Library garden talks take place online on the first Wednesday of each month.
Wednesday, August 05, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
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Past events
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