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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- Time of Remembrance: the Incarceration CampsLink visible for attendees
Meet a survivor of the WWII-era Japanese American incarceration camps during this live virtual program from California Museum.
Christine Aso Umeda was born in Sacramento in 1938. In May of 1942, at the age of 4, she was sent with her family to Tule Lake Segregation Center, and eventually to Topaz Incarceration Center.
Mrs. Umeda will be joined by her son, Greg Umeda. Together they will talk about the history of the incarceration camps, and share their family and personal stories related to the incarceration experience.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Monday, April 21, 2025 | 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Zoom webinarMore free events with Menlo Park Library
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@menlolibrary on Twitter/X - Poetry NightMenlo Park Library, Menlo Park, CA
Celebrate National Poetry Month by sharing and listening to great poems with us!
We’re opening the mic! Whether you’re sharing your original work, or a favorite piece by another poet—or just with us to listen—let’s enjoy some great poetry together.
Our host for the evening will be local poet Charlotte Muse.
About Charlotte Muse:
Award-winning Menlo Park poet Charlotte Muse received her MFA in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University. She has taught poetry there and for UC Berkeley Extension, the Stanford Upward Bound Program, The Foothill Summer Youth College, the Lifelines Project for cancer patients and their caregivers, and at many other venues.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025More free events with Menlo Park Library
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@menlolibrary on Twitter/X - 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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@menlolibrary on Twitter - Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest: Small Press Comics ExpoLibrary | Parks & Recreation Center, South San Francisco, CA
All of the libraries throughout San Mateo County are taking part in a super team-up!
Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest is returning in April 2025! We’re celebrating the importance of comics as literature in a visual art form and enabling aspiring artists and readers of all ages through a month of author visits, workshops, and comics-related programs.
The Small Press Comics Expo at the South San Francisco Library is a free one-day event bringing you the excitement of a comic con exhibit hall with local creators and special guests Judd Winick (HiLo), East Bay Cartoonist of Color: (Hella Com!x), David Pepose (Moon Knight), and Julia Wertz (Impossible People).
Visit dozens of tabling artists, purchase comics directly from creators, participate in hands-on craft activities and listen to inspirational talks with our keynote artists!
Saturday, April 26
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
South San Francisco Library and Parks & Recreation Center
901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco
comicartsfest.com
