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October 14, 2023
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Quote of the week
Eye of newt, and toe of frog,
Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,
Adder’s fork, and blind-worm’s sting,
Lizard’s leg, and howlet’s wing,
For a charm of powerful trouble,
Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
--William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act IV, Scene I
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Library book survey – we want to hear from you
The City of Menlo Park wants your input for a library book survey. Our goal is to provide a library that reflects the interests and needs of the community. Your responses to the survey will help to inform the selection of books and media in the library. In addition, the City and its partners are building a new multi-service center in the Belle Haven neighborhood that will include a new branch library, public gymnasium, senior center, school-age child care and aquatics center. We are especially interested in hearing from residents of the Belle Haven and Bayfront neighborhoods about library books and media in the new multi-service center. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey online in English or Spanish, or pick up a paper copy at the library and return it to us by mail or by hand to Belle Haven Branch Library, 413 Ivy Dr. or to Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St.
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Family fun at “Halloweekend”
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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Tip of the week: Where to get free compost for your garden
Does your soil need more nutrients to create a lavish garden? You’re in luck! Menlo Park residents can pick up free compost at Burgess Park this weekend, while supplies last. No appointment is necessary. The event is self-serve so please bring your own shovels, gloves and containers to fill. Compost will be available at the Burgess Park Parking lot, Alma Street and Burgess Drive starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 15.
Can’t make it this weekend? Need more compost? Here’s a tip: Shoreway Environmental Center offers year-round free compost. Please bring proof of residency and no appointment is needed. Residents are limited to take two 50-lb bags each week.
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Seed Swap and Butterfly Craft
Garden enthusiasts (and hopefuls) are invited to attend our latest Seed Swap. All are invited to attend—you do not have to bring seeds to participate. If you do have seeds to share, please check the link for guidelines. We also have a special family craft activity happening: Create your own 3-D jeweled butterfly decoration to hang and enjoy! This free community event received funding support from Friends of Menlo Park Library. Join us Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.–noon at Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St.
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Book-ish Trivia
The library’s after-hours brain-game party for ages 21 and over is back. Gather your team or let us put together one for you to take on questions easy, hard and unconscionable, all related to books and book-related films, music and more. This free community event received funding support from Friends of Menlo Park Library. Join us Friday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the 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 Alebrijes and Coco and Cocoa
Teens, celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own fantastical creature while you enjoy a screening of the motion picture Coco. Let your imagination go wild, as Rachel-Anne Palacios of Devika's Palacio Multicultural Folk Art helps us make our own versions of alebrijes with modeling clay. Also, there will be hot chocolate. This is an event for students in grades six-12. This free community event received funding support from Friends of Menlo Park Library. Join us Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. at Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St.
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Mystery Readers: Mystery Series (21st Century Edition)
With Agatha Christie putting out a lot less new material these days, to whom may we turn for great, spellbinding new stories? During this month’s meeting of our Mystery Readers Group, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite books written during the 21st Century. Join us to add some titles to the list, or just to get some great ideas for your next library trip! Join us Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 3-4:15 p.m. via Zoom.
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Menlo Park Storytelling Festival
The 8th Annual Menlo Park Storytelling Festival is about to kick off. This month-long event features four in-person events with solo performers, and a live, international StoryFest over Zoom. In this opening event, “Regional Gem” Linda Yemoto will be sharing enchanting Asian folktales with a nature-based focus. This free community event received funding support from Friends of Menlo Park Library. Join us Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St.
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