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Channy Chhi Laux discusses book Short Hair Detention on May 8

Channy Chhi Laux is a survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia. She was 13 years old when the Khmer Rouge took over the

by Contributed Content
on May 7, 2023

Joan Baez talks about new book — and life’s journey — at Kepler’s

Joan Baez was at Kepler's on Friday evening (April 28) in conversation with customer service manager Brittany Caine talking about her book Am I Pretty When I

by Linda Hubbard
on April 30, 2023

Youth poetry contest deadline extended to May 4

Submissions to the Menlo Park Youth Poetry Contest have been extended through May 4. Original works of poetry on the theme, “My Library” may be

by Linda Hubbard
on April 28, 2023

Poetry celebration with James J. Siegel and Dina Klarisse on April 25

In recognition of National Poetry Month, the City of Menlo Park hosts Bay Area poets James J. Siegel (pictured) and Dina Klarisse to discuss poetry,

by Contributed Content
on April 23, 2023

Line up announced for PVI’s 32nd annual Authors Salon

PVI's 32nd annual Authors Salon will be held outdoors in the courtyard of PVI's Little House on Sunday, April 23, 2023.  It will feature an

by Linda Hubbard
on April 2, 2023

Kepler’s Literary Foundation returns to in-person events this spring

After three years, Kepler's Literary Foundation (KFL) popular event series returns to an in-person format this spring, featuring noted authors discussing their work, writing workshops

by Contributed Content
on March 29, 2023

Octavia Butler: Genius Driven by Neurodiversity? is topic on March 29

“Wordweaver. Worldmaker. Storyteller. Bestseller. Yes! Wordweaver. Worldmaker. Storyteller. Bestseller. Now!” Octavia E. Butler, the first successful Black female science fiction writer, wrote this mantra to

by Contributed Content
on March 26, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: My ultimate library

Reading is one of my favorite and most valuable hobbies. Since I was little, I have always loved diving into a new story filled with

by Dylan Lanier
on March 20, 2023

Anthony Ray Hinton to speak at Sacred Heart Schools on March 16

Important update: Because Sacred Heart is without power, this event will now be held at Nativity School. In a program open to the wider community,

by Contributed Content
on March 14, 2023

Kepler’s presents Senator Bernie Sanders in conversation with John Nichols

Kepler’s is presenting Senator Bernie Sanders and The Nation’s National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols in adiscussion of Sanders’ new book, It’s OK To Be Angry

by Contributed Content
on February 19, 2023