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September 30, 2023
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Quote of the week
“Censors never go after books unless kids already like them. I don’t even think they know to go after books until they know that children are interested in reading this book, therefore there must be something in it that’s wrong.”
― Judy Blume
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Save the date for “Halloweekend” in Menlo Park
The City of Menlo Park presents two days of Halloween-themed fun Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday Oct. 29. Save the date for ghoulish glee the whole family can enjoy.
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Join us for the Halloween Hoopla Parade and Carnival Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Fremont Park. Decorate your bike, wagon or scooter and wear your costume in a community parade through downtown Menlo Park, followed by a fun-filled Halloween Carnival. This is a free community event.
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Attend the Pumpkin Splash Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1–3 p.m.! Wear your swimsuit and sunscreen and jump into a floating pumpkin patch at Burgess Pool. Tickets are $12 and include a pumpkin, decorations for the pumpkin, goody bag, and additional time for swimming. Advance registration is required.
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Open house for Menlo Children’s Center preschool
Menlo Children's Center is now enrolling children ages 18 months to five years old. This is an unparalleled opportunity to place your child in a high-quality preschool nestled amid redwood and oak trees in beautiful Burgess Park. Come to our open house Oct. 11 to meet the amazing teachers and staff, tour the classrooms and hear about our play-based curriculum. Stop by the Burgess Park duck pond and Menlo Park Library while you’re here. Families can enroll at the open house or join the waitlist for a future opening. For more information, visit the Menlo Children’s Center webpage. Join us Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 3-5 p.m. at Menlo Children’s Center, 801 Laurel St.
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Let Freedom Read! Library Reads Banned Books Oct. 3
In recognition of Banned Books Week, visit Menlo Park Library to celebrate your freedom to read. Banned Books Week is an annual event launched in 1982 by a broad coalition of organizations in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. The theme for Banned Books Week 2023 is "Let Freedom Read: When we ban books, we're closing off readers to people, places, and perspectives.” On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Menlo Park Library staff will read selections from banned and challenged books, with context about some of the cases brought against each. This free community event received funding support from Friends of Menlo Park Library. Join us Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St.
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Engaging Books for Engaged Young Readers
Do you have a hard time finding great books that your kids will love reading? Join us for tips from Oak Knoll School reading specialist and avid reader, Jacqui Cebrian. Get recommendations about books for school age kids (and a little beyond), and ideas to connect and engage along with them. This free community event received funding support from Friends of Menlo Park Library. Join us Monday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St.
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Input wanted on names and dedications for new community campus
The City of Menlo Park seeks residents’ input for names and/or dedications for a new multi-service community campus now under construction at 100 Terminal Ave. Scheduled to open in 2024, the new campus will include five programs in one environmentally sustainable and resilient facility: recreation center, library, youth center, senior center and aquatics center. This fall, after receiving community input, the City Council will decide on names and/or dedications for each of the five programs and the new campus. Menlo Park residents are encouraged to submit written comments at city libraries and recreation centers or electronically through an online feedback form in English or Spanish.
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Teen Tabletop Gaming
Students in grades six-12 are invited to the library to delve into dungeons and go on epic quests! Menlo Park Library’s Teen Tabletop Gaming Meetup meets on the first Wednesday of each month. This free community event received funding support from Friends of Menlo Park Library. Join us Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. at Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St.
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Garden Talk: How to Navigate a Nursery (virtual event)
Visiting a garden center can be overwhelming. During this month’s live virtual Garden Talk, local gardening experts will share some tips for finding the plants that will do best in your garden and answer your questions. This free community event received funding support from Friends of Menlo Park Library. Join us Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.
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Very First Concerts—San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
Enjoy an introduction to classical music for young children and their families. San Francisco Chamber Orchestra encourages audiences to get up and dance, with short selections and hands-on musical activities geared toward families with young children (infants to 7-year-olds). This free community event received funding support from Friends of Menlo Park Library. Join us Saturday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. at Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St.
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Suggestion box – How are we doing?
We strive to deliver excellent service to the Menlo Park community. Your feedback helps us learn and improve. Do you have a question, complaint or suggestion? We want to hear from you. Please share your thoughts in our suggestion box.
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