Free community events
The City of Menlo Park hosts free cultural, literary and educational events that reflect our diverse community and are accessible to all. View a complete calendar of upcoming city events.
Hung Liu
Monday, October 18, 2021
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Hear how Hung Liu used the Socialist Realist style of painting to portray oppressed groups in China–and the oppressed Chinese workers in California history–in a grand, re-centered style, reexamining history. Her paintings are the focus of Golden Gate, a compelling new installation at the de Young Museum.
Library Commission meeting
Monday, October 18, 2021
6:30–8:30 p.m.
The Library Commission examines issues of community interest and makes recommendations to the City Council on policy matters as directed by the City Council.
Preschool/Toddler Tuesday: Nanny Nikki Music
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
10–10:30 a.m.
Join us for music and fun for young children and their grownups with Nanny Nikki!
Storytime
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
10–10:30 a.m.
Join us online with your little ones for a live session of stories, songs and fun. Storytime promotes the joy of reading and helps to develop early literacy skills.
Mystery Readers Group: Ghostly Mysteries
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
4–5 p.m.
Join us to share mysteries with "ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night," as well as witches and even skeletons as protagonists.
After-School STEAM: The Bugs of Pokémon
Thursday, October 21, 2021
2–3 p.m.
It’s something cool after school, as Beetlelady Dr. Stephanie Dole leads a lesson in Entomology through the lens of Pokémon. For Grades K-8.
Teen Creative Writing Club
Friday, October 22, 2021
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Write poetry, short stories and more presented by our Teen Advisory Board. Join other teens in grades 6–12.
Seed Swap
Saturday, October 23, 2021
10:30 a.m.–Noon
Join us out on the library patio, to swap with other gardeners! Meet fellow garden lovers, and exchange growing tips.
Teen Book Club
Saturday, October 23, 2021
2–3 p.m.
Come join us for a Teen/Tween Book Club and bring your friends to talk about the book of the month! This month we will discuss Stamped by Jason Reynolds.
For complete event listings, visit our online events calendar.
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