What we’re about
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- Ultimate Book Group Crossover: The Golden CompassMenlo Park Library, Menlo Park, CA
Two worlds collide!
Menlo Park Library’s Middle Grade Book Group and Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group team up to discuss a single book in this special session.
Check out The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman, and join us to share your thoughts with fellow readers of all ages. Open to anyone age 8+, whether or not you’ve attended either group before. Parents are encouraged to join in.
In The Golden Compass, Lyra’s life in Oxford is upset by a series of troubling events: the attempted poisoning of her uncle Lord Asriel, a series of kidnappings that include her best friend Roger, and news about a mysterious substance called Dust. Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon set out on a journey to save her friend and uncover the truth.
Parents, please be advised that this book has a publisher’s age range of 10 and up.
Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025More free events with Menlo Park Library
Menlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@menlolibrary on Twitter/X - Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group: The Golden CompassLink visible for attendees
Join us online--or in person--to discuss The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman.
Lyra’s life in Oxford is upset by a series of troubling events: the attempted poisoning of her uncle Lord Asriel, a series of kidnappings that include her best friend Roger, and news about a mysterious substance called Dust. Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon set out on a journey to save her friend and uncover the truth.
The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group meets on the 4th Monday of each month.
Monday, September 22, 2025 | 06:30 PM - 07:45 PM
This is a hybrid event! You may either attend in-person at Belle Haven Library, or participate via Zoom webinar (register for link)
Zoom and Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CAMore free events with Menlo Park Library
Menlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@menlolibrary on Twitter/X - Erle Stanley Gardner: “That Perry Mason Guy (Temecula Museum virtual visit)Link visible for attendees
Famous for the Perry Mason mysteries (he wrote 82 of them), author Erle Stanley Gardner made Temecula, California his home for 33 years. We’ll pay a virtual visit to the Temecula Valley Museum to learn more about Gardner and check out their reproduction of his office!
Historian Mindy Johnson will answer our questions as she digs deep into Gardner’s wild life of crime—fictional, of course—and gives us a look at his personal collection, old-school novels, and the permanent exhibit that’ll make any mystery buff tip their fedora.
About the Temecula Valley Museum:
Located in California’s Riverside County, the Temecula Valley Museum shares the rich history of the Temecula Valley, with exhibits representing local life through time and the different cultures that influenced the development of the area. Displays include handcrafted artifacts, cultural items, ranching and farming equipment, documents, and photographs, with exhibits depicting key stories, including those of the Luiseno people, the Mission San Luis Rey period, establishment of the ranchos, and transportation influences including the stagecoach and railroads. The museum is also home to an interactive discovery area for children, packed with playful hands-on learning experiences.
This free event is provided courtesy of the Temecula Valley Museum.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Zoom webinarMore free events with Menlo Park Library
Menlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@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.
More free events with Menlo Park Library:
https://menlopark.gov/programsMenlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@menlolibrary on Twitter
