Month: April 2021

Let’s Talk Movies: The Farewell is discussed on April 15

The Menlo Park Library staff love more than just books — they're movie-lovers, too! Watch a movie on Kanopy—a streaming service that is free for

by Contributed Content
on April 12, 2021

Stanford begins to welcome its neighbors back to expanded areas on campus

Recent changes in state and county COVID guidelines are allowing Stanford to begin gradually reopening access to outdoor spaces on the main campus that are

by Robin Wander
on April 11, 2021

Jim Caldwell talks about the brilliance of Johannes Vermeer on April 15

Emails Woodside-based artist Jim Caldwell: "Johannes Vermeer lived in the Golden Age of the Dutch 17th Century. In the 20 years of his painting career,

by Linda Hubbard
on April 11, 2021

Menlo Fire breaks ground for new station No. 4 on the Alameda

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District held a ceremonial ground breaking yesterday afternoon (April 9) for a new Fire Station No. 4. Located at 3322

by Linda Hubbard
on April 10, 2021

Discover books that are worth reading on Wednesday, April 14

Need some reading ideas? Want to know what’s new at your library? The friendly Menlo Park librarians are here to help on Wednesday, April 14

by Contributed Content
on April 10, 2021

Facebook campus will be used to vaccinate underserved communities

Starting Saturday, April 10, Facebook is converting part of its Menlo Park headquarters into an ongoing vaccination clinic for hard-hit communities, in partnership with the

by Linda Hubbard
on April 9, 2021

Gorgeous sky early this morning viewed from the Dish

Walking the Dish was made more pleasant early this morning by a painterly sky—just spectacular! This photo was taken at 7:30 am about 45 minutes

by Linda Hubbard
on April 9, 2021

Spotted: Old Dodge truck turning out pizza at Zott’s

We hadn't been out to the Alpine Inn aka Zott's for a couple of months and made a spur of the moment to head there

by Linda Hubbard
on April 9, 2021

A look back at Mama Garcia’s and Roadhouse Valley in Portola Valley

Alpine Road from the intersection near the Stanford golf course was once a winding road leading westward to what is now Portola Valley. Along the

by Bo Crane
on April 8, 2021

San Mateo County announces new guidance regarding schools, gatherings and travel; Vaccine eligibility expands

Schools County Health's Communicable Disease Control Unit worked with the County Office of Education to align safety guidance with new information from the CDC. The

by Contributed Content
on April 8, 2021