City of Menlo Park - Upcoming Events

6/29/2013 10:00:00 AM - Plant Exchange[Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:6:30]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:6:30

Give your green thumb a boost on June 29, during the Menlo Park Library’s Free Plant Exchange! Bring some extra clippings or plants from your own collection, and then go home with some brand-new-to-you plants for your garden. Leave one, and take one—or more! Plant donations will be accepted up to a week in advance. The free plant-trading day will take place Saturday, June 29 between 10am and 2pm on the Menlo Park Library’s patio. The Plant Exchange is part of this year’s Adult Summer Reading Program at the Menlo Park Library.

6/26/2013 10:30:00 AM - Animals of the Amazon - (Library Events)[Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:4:12]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:4:12

The jungle safari takes place at the Menlo Park Library on June 26, as the docents from Wild Things, Inc. introduce some of their favorite animal friends. From the creepy-crawlies of the rainforest floor, to the far reaches of the canopy, we’ll come face-to-face with some of the wonderful wildlife that calls the Amazon their home! This free family event is sponsored by the Friends of the Menlo Park Library, and is just one of a whole series of special programs taking place during this year’s Summer Reading Program at the Menlo Park Library.

6/25/2013 7:00:00 PM - STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER - (Library Events)[Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:32:4]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:32:4

Your stuffed animal or doll is cordially invited to the Menlo Park Library’s Stuffed Animal Sleepover on Tuesday, June 25. Bring them along to share the fun during the library’s 7pm Family Storytime, then leave them behind to enjoy a night of toys-only after-hours fun! When you return to pick up your stuffed animals the next day, you’ll get to see some photos from the sleepover. The Stuffed Animal Sleepover is just one of a whole series of special events taking place during this year’s Summer Reading Program at the Menlo Park Library.

6/25/2013 7:00:00 PM - STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER - (Library Events)[Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:30:41]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:30:41

7/13/2013 11:00:00 AM - My Homeland in Colors or The Photography as a Pass - (Library Events)[Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:0:38]

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:0:38

Saturday, July 13th, 11 am, Menlo Park City Council Chambers, 701 Laurel Street. Author and photographer Guillermo Rivas presents his beautiful photos of Peru, and discusses his unique perspective on photography. His book, Mi Patria A Colores, My Country of Colors, is a stunning bilingual volume which is dedicated to the geographical, spiritual, and visual wonders of Peru, his native country. Rivas has exhibited his photography worldwide. During the month of July, his photography will be on display in the Menlo Park Library foyer. For more information, call Roberta Roth, 330-2512 or e-mail rlroth@menlopark.org This free event is made possible by the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.

7/30/2013 3:00:00 PM - Special Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime - (Library Events)[Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:52:31]

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:52:31

One Time Afternoon Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime. Menlo Park Library is offering a one-time Bilingual Mandarin/English Storytime for children of all ages. We still have our regular storytime every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. We hope you join us for stories, songs, and activities in Mandarin and English! Click here for flyer

6/19/2013 10:30:00 AM - Randel McGee and Groark the Dragon Puppet Show - (Library Events)[Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:36:36]

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:36:36

Children and adults alike love sharing stories, music, and plenty of laughs with this man and his dragon--or is it this dragon and his man? Bring a blanket or perhaps even a picnic lunch for a fun midday expedition for the whole family!Click here for flyer