Author: Roberta Roth

Exploring California public gardens is topic on June 2

On Saturday, June 2 at 11:00 am, travel writer/photographer David Laws will discuss his Android and Apple application, California Gardens North, an easy-to-use mobile travel guide

by Roberta Roth
on May 29, 2012

Author/chef Donia Bijan talks about her book Maman’s Homesick Pie on May 6

Menlo Park author and chef Donia Bijan will discuss her book, Maman's Homesick Pie: A Persian Heart in an American Kitchen on Sunday, May 6,

by Roberta Roth
on May 4, 2012

Registration open for Project Read-Menlo Park tutor training in May

Registration is underway for Project Read-Menlo Park’s May Tutor Training, designed to show volunteers how they can help eager local residents learn to read better

by Roberta Roth
on April 23, 2012

Menlo Park Library book sale on Sunday, March 18

Exceptional quality books for the entire family will be featured at a book sale on Sunday, March 18. Sponsored by The Friends of the Menlo

by Roberta Roth
on March 14, 2012

Sing out for literacy! Project Read Menlo Park fundraiser on March 11

Project Read-Menlo Park is having its first Open Mic fundraiser on Sunday, March 11, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Café Zoe (1929 Menalto Ave.)

by Roberta Roth
on March 7, 2012

March 8 town hall meeting looks at Project Read’s future

Literacy Partners is hosting a town hall meeting in support of Project Read-Menlo Park on Thursday, March 8, from 7:00to 8:00 pm at the Menlo

by Roberta Roth
on March 4, 2012

Author Marty Brounstein tells story of Holocaust courage on March 3

Author Marty Brounstein brings to life the true story of how Frans and Mein Winjnakker saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews living

by Roberta Roth
on February 28, 2012

Project Read-Menlo Park seeks new volunteer tutors

Registration is underway for Project Read-Menlo Park’s next tutor training, designed to show volunteers how they can help local residents learn to read better and

by Roberta Roth
on January 8, 2012

Find out where the tech revolution began on Oct. 1

If you are intrigued by the stories behind the people and companies that kick-started the tech revolution in Silicon Valley, you will  be interested in

by Roberta Roth
on September 27, 2011

Registration open for Project Read-Menlo Park September tutor training

Did you know that in San Mateo County, 15% of adults have difficulty completing job applications, reading street signs, and understanding the instructions on a

by Roberta Roth
on August 11, 2011