About us
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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Garden Talk: Seed Saving
·OnlineOnlineJoin us online to learn how to save and store seeds from your plants to grow again and share!
Our experts will share how gardeners can develop seeds more adaptable to their own gardens.
Our Garden Talks take place online on the first Wednesday of each month.
Wednesday, July 01, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
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Village Rhythms
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USJoin us outside the library for an African Village Celebration with world-renowned master percussionist Onye Onyemaechi!
During this fun, interactive event, Onye captivates, presenting music and songs, dancing, drumming, and stories.
All ages are invited to come out and dance - you won't be able to sit still once the drums start playing!
About Onye Onyemaechi:
Born in Nigeria, Village Rhythms founder Onye Onyemaechi, MBA, is a celebrated recording artist, performer, producer and composer, as well as an author, teacher, advisor, inspirational speaker and performer. He teaches how to use the drum for healing as well as for creating community.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Thursday, July 02, 2026 | 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Film Screening: Hamilton
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, USCelebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with a screening of the hit musical!
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.
Rated PG-13. Note: this is NOT a sing-along screening!
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Thursday, July 02, 2026 | 02:30 PM - 05:10 PM
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Melanated Women Read: All About Love
·OnlineOnlineMelanated Women Read is a book discussion group by and especially for Black women. This month we will discuss All About Love, by bell hooks.
The book is the acclaimed first volume in hooks' "Love Song to the Nation" trilogy. The author reveals what she says causes a polarized society, and how to heal the divisions that cause suffering.
“The word ‘love’ is most often defined as a noun, yet we would all love better if we used it as a verb,” writes hooks, offering a proactive new ethic for a society stricken with lovelessness—not the lack of romance, but the lack of care, compassion, and unity. People are divided, she declares, by society’s failure to provide a model for learning to love.
About Melanated Women Read:
Melanated Women Read is a virtual book group that is by and especially for Black women. The purpose and focus are on inspiring, uplifting reads, and providing a safe space for Black women to speak, vent and enjoy honest and open conversation.
The group chooses from books written by Black authors. The goal of this community-based group is to introduce a variety of Black writers who will help build a love of reading in a positive environment while meeting new people and gaining new perspectives.
Melanated Women Read meets virtually on the first Monday of each month.
Monday, July 06, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
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Past events
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