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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!
See more events at our calendar, and check our hours and holiday closures.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- The Science WizardBelle Haven Library, Belle Haven Community Campus, Menlo Park, CA
We’ll laugh and learn together at the Science Wizard’s super-cool show! He’ll amaze us with his incredible, larger-than-life science demonstrations.
The Science Wizard’s show is especially perfect for grade school-aged students.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Belle Haven Library, Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA, 94025More free events with Menlo Park Library
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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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@menlolibrary on Twitter/X - Mystery Readers Group: PrideLink visible for attendees
June is Pride month, so let’s crack some cases—LGBTQ+ style!
Whether you’re looking for historical mysteries, political intrigue, or just good old-fashioned detective work, there’s a queer mystery out there for you. We’ve compiled a few books to try, but there’s a huge diversity of queer experiences, and mystery novels about them. We invite you to do your own sleuthing and recommend your own!
Check our web listing for a few suggestions, and join us to exchange book recommendations, discover new favorites, and celebrate Pride 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.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
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@menlolibrary on Twitter/X - Exhibition: Traveling StitchesMenlo Park Library, Menlo Park, CA
Visit the library to view handmade quilts created by men and women who have come to California from all over the world.
The Day Worker Center’s quilt project began in 2010; the idea was for the center’s users to create personal textile appliques, presenting and talking about them as a fun and interesting way to practice English. It turned out that each picture opened a window to the inner world of the individuals, and provided a focal point for conversation among them.
Each square depicts stories, memories, dreams, ideas, and hopes of the day workers. The design of the quilts illuminates each individual panel while creating a unity between them.
The quilts will be on display during library hours through June 24:
M-W Noon-8
Th-Sun 10-6
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025Join for a special program related to our exhibition:
- Tuesday, May 20: Day Worker Dreams: Traveling Stitches: Learn about the quilts from Center Director Maria Marroquin and art facilitator Naomi Zamir
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