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
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Instrument Petting Zoo
Belle Haven Library, Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, ca, USNo animals here-- it’s an interactive concert and instrument petting zoo, especially for curious minds under 10!
The award-winning musicians and teaching artists of Chamber Music by the Bay are joining us for a fun and imagination-sparking musical adventure.
Experience:
- An interactive musical performance with a string trio (violin/viola/cello)
- Learn how string instruments work
- Try your hand at the instruments
- Especially geared for young audience members ages ten and below
About Chamber Music by the Bay:
Chamber Music by the Bay aims to foster teamwork, communication, artistic expression, and creative thinking between professional musicians, youth, and communities by bringing chamber music performances and educational programs to pre-K-12 schools, libraries, and hospitals throughout the Bay Area.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA
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Tea and Tarot
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USJoin us for tea and conversation around the tarot deck!
Socialize and practice your skills reading the tarot. Although this isn’t an instructional course, meet like-minded people who can share their tarot experiences.
Decks won’t be provided, but tea and tarot-themed book recommendations will, so prepare to get cozy and pull some cards.
Tea & Tarot takes place on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of each month.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
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Supporting Brain Health in Our Community
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USEveryone deserves a life with the healthiest brain possible, and we can all take action to protect our brain health.
Our presenter from the Alzheimer’s Association will share important information about brain-healthy actions we should all build into our routines to benefit our brains.
It’s never too early—or too late—to start prioritizing brain health. This presentation helps everyone understand the science-backed steps we can take to support lifelong brain health.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025
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Global Language Storytime: Filipino
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USKababayan Kids is returning to the library to present a Filipino/English bilingual storytime! Enjoy songs, stories, Filipino vocabulary and a craft. Best for children in preschool through Grade 4, with their families.
Tagalog is one of the main languages of the Philippines and is one of the top most spoken languages in California. Filipino is an updated version of Tagalog that includes elements of other native Philippine languages, as well as English, Spanish, Malay and Chinese.
About Kababayan Kids:
Kababayan Kids was founded by three Filipina moms living in Vallejo. Christine, Bien-Elize, and Charlene met while attending University of California, San Diego and all moved to Vallejo to raise their children. While searching for Filipinx activities for their kids, they found that although Vallejo has a high population of Filipinos, there was a lack of activities for their kids. So, they simply decided to start the movement themselves.
What started as an idea for Tagalog story time has developed into a Tagalog parenting collective that spans from Vallejo all the way to the East Coast—and even Canada!
Menlo Park’s Global Language Storytime series features a different language each month, exposing children and families to a wealth of languages and cultures during fun, interactive activities for audiences of all language backgrounds.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA
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