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December 23, 2023
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Quote of the week
"The beginning is always today."
––Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
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No newsletter Dec. 30
The Library and Community Services Newsletter will take a one-week hiatus, and will return on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The City of Menlo Park wishes you and yours a safe and joyous holiday season and a happy new year.
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City administrative offices closure reminders
City offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and between the Christmas and New Year holidays. Closures will be from Dec. 25-Jan. 1, 2024. City offices will re-open Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Menlo Park Shuttles will be out of service Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2024. Library hours will only be impacted Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2024.
Police department and emergency services will NOT be affected by the holiday closure. To report an emergency, call 9-1-1. If you are calling from out of the area but need to report an emergency to Menlo Park police, call 650-325-4424. To report a non-emergency situation or to speak to a member of our staff, call 650-330-6300.
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We’re hiring! Apply for a city job as a program assistant - Gymnastics
Do you have experience working with children in a dynamic and kinetic learning environment? The City of Menlo Park is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time program assistants to support our beloved youth gymnastics program. No prior gymnastics expertise is required, but prior experience working with children in recreational and education settings is essential. This job opportunity is ideal for enthusiastic, responsible applicants who enjoy working with children in a high-performing team in a fun, safe, positive and thriving environment. On-the-job training and support are provided. To learn more and apply online, visit our website.
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20-day wellness challenge
Are you looking to continue your current wellness goals, or plan on setting new ones in 2024? Join fellow Menlo Park residents for a 20 Day Wellness Challenge offered by Arrillaga Family Recreation Center and led by experts from Banyan. The challenge runs from Jan. 11–Feb. 2, 2024 and offers a diverse range of classes. Register now!
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Adult basketball league – signups now open
The City of Menlo Park’s popular adult basketball league is now accepting signups through Jan. 12, 2024. All skill levels are welcome, with a variety of divisions to accommodate players of all abilities.
- A Division: Highest level of competition - Monday nights 7:15 p.m.
- B Division: Intermediate level competition - Wednesday nights 7:15 p.m.
- 40+ Division: Competitive league for those in their prime - Friday nights 7:15 p.m.
Games are held weekly starting Jan. 22, 2024 through Apr. 22, 2024 in the Arrillaga Family Gymnasium. Each team plays 10 regular season games, and the top teams move on to a single elimination playoff tournament. A free agent pool is available for players who are looking to join up with a team. Space is limited––sign up your team today!
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2024 Youth Poster Exhibition opens for submissions starting Jan. 8
In conjunction with the City of Menlo Park Black Liberation Month Celebration in February, the Youth Poster Exhibition encourages youth creativity and expression. Elementary, middle and high school students who live or attend school in Menlo Park are invited to submit their original poster art for display in the Black History Month Youth Poster Exhibition. Poster submissions will be accepted starting on Jan. 8–Feb. 4, 2024.
The theme of the 2024 poster contest is “Black Culture in the Arts," inspired by African, Caribbean and Black American lived experiences. Posters can be submitted by individual students or as a classroom group poster.
To support Menlo Park youth to find their inspiration and unleash creativity on their poster submissions, the City of Menlo Park is hosting two Youth Poster Workshops led by Bay Area artist Nancy Cato.
Learn more and view the 2023 poster exhibition gallery.
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Early learning at the library – Storytime for children
Join us for a fun family early-learning activity this winter break! Storytime with Menlo Park Library is a fun, inclusive and interactive event that incorporates reading, singing, movement and wordplay to help promote reading and communication skills early on, while celebrating and supporting the cultural and linguistic diversity of our communities.
Our storytimers love school vacation weeks, when we get to meet more grandparents and older siblings.
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Garden Talk: Starting your vegetable garden
It’s time to start planning your spring planting. Local gardening experts will share information about site selection, preparing your soil, and the right timing for seeds and seedlings. Join us Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
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A visit with Nikola Tesla
Broadway and film actor Duffy Hudson brings Nikola Tesla to life. Duffy Hudson evokes scientist, inventor, visionary and “lightning master” Tesla in a Chautauqua-style program. The performance ends with the opportunity for the audience to talk to Nikola Tesla, and then to Duffy Hudson. This free event received partial funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library. Join us Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 at noon at the Menlo Park Library.
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