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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!
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See all- Sensory-Friendly Film Screening: FROZENMenlo Park Library, Menlo Park, CA
Join us for a movie at the library! Our sensory-friendly screening of Frozen is open to all ages.
In Disney’s “Frozen,” Princess Anna teams up with a rugged mountain man and his loyal reindeer to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.
Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman, will the trio find Elsa in time to save the kingdom?
Rated PG
What makes a movie sensory friendly?
Sensory-friendly movies are an experience for all families, designed with special needs in mind:
- Lights remain on (window shades down)
- Sound is lowered
- Subtitles are on
- Attendees are welcome to move about and interact
- Feel free to bring your own snacks and fidget toys
Open to all! No registration required. Caregiver/parent must be present with each child.
Your host for the movie will be Ed Sagurton III, who will give a brief introduction to the film. Ed is a new resident to Menlo Park, having moved here from Bangkok, Thailand, in 2023. Ed is a high-functioning autistic person and a big fan of Disney films.
Friday, June 20, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 01:15 PM
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@menlolibrary on Twitter/X - Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group: Bury Your GaysLink visible for attendees
Join us online to discuss Bury Your Gays, by Chuck Tingle.
Misha is a jaded scriptwriter who has been working in Hollywood for years, and has just been nominated for his first Oscar. But when he's pressured by his producers to kill off a gay character in the upcoming season finale, “for the algorithm," Misha discovers that it's not that simple. As he is haunted by his past, and past mistakes, Misha must risk everything to find a way to do what's right―before it's too late.
About the author:
Chuck Tingle is a USA Today bestselling author, as well as a two-time Hugo Award finalist and a Bram Stoker Award nominee. He is a mysterious force of energy behind sunglasses and a pink mask. He is also an anonymous author of romance, horror, and fantasy. Chuck writes to prove love is real, because love is the most important tool we have when resisting the endless cosmic void. Not everything people say about Chuck is true, but the important parts are.
The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group meets online on the 4th Monday of each month.
Monday, June 23, 2025 | 06:30 PM - 07:45 PM
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@menlolibrary on Twitter/X - Documentary: I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney StoryMenlo Park Library, Menlo Park, CA
Celebrate our 8th Annual Summer Puppetry Festival with this special documentary screening!
I Am Big Bird is an affectionate portrait of Caroll Spinney, the beloved puppeteer responsible for creating worldwide icons out of Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch for over 45 years.
About the Summer Puppetry Festival:
We’re presenting our 8th Annual Summer Puppetry Festival! Menlo Park celebrates puppetry in its many forms, with a series of puppet shows and related events featuring beloved performers from throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Drop in for one event, or join us for the entire series.
Performances:
| June 29 | The Puppet Company | Belle Haven Library |
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| July 27 | Fratello Marionettes | Belle Haven Library |
| Aug. 10 | Steve Chaney & Corny Crow | Belle Haven Library |
| Aug. 22 | Bob Baker Marionette Theater | Menlo Park Library |
| Aug. 24 | Luce Puppet Company | Belle Haven Library |Other events:
| June 9 | Author talk: A Century of California Puppetry | Menlo Park Library |
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| June 24 | Documentary: I Am Big Bird | Menlo Park Library |
| July 22 | Mini-puppet workshop (Ages 4-7, with adult) | Belle Haven Library |This free program series received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
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@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.
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