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Writers: connect with other writers at the Menlo Park Library on September 13

On Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.), for a chance to connect with other

by Contributed Content
on September 12, 2026

Author James Wang talks about AI on August 7 at Atherton Library

James Wang, author of What You Need to Know About AI, will be in conversation with Justin Kuczynski on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 3:00 to 4:00

by Contributed Content
on August 6, 2026

Learn about cake — and eat it, too — at Kepler’s on August 7 with author Elisa Sunga

On Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5:00  to 7:00  pm, come to Kepler's in Menlo Park to celebrate the love of cake! Elisa Sunga will

by Linda Hubbard
on July 31, 2026

Eric Kinney turns to novel writing with “Scurry (Fraud Squad)” series

You could say Menlo Park is in Eric Kinney's blood. The ties are deep. His father Chuck is a former Mayor and City Council member.

by Linda Hubbard
on July 30, 2026

Menlo School student Keira Lew wins short story contest

Got a heads up from Almanac reporter Arden Margulis that Menlo School student Keira Lew won 1st place in the young adult category of the

by Linda Hubbard
on July 29, 2026

Reflections on Bastille Day: A pool in Paris

The best thing in the morning is swimming. An hour before sunrise, I am in our local pool, my eyes looking down to the right

by Donia Bijan
on July 14, 2026

Poetry Night at Menlo Park Library is set for July 13

On Monday, July 13, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:15 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) for Poetry Night. Whether you’re sharing

by Contributed Content
on July 9, 2026

Lisa Rosenberg pens a new book of poems, “Weeds and Stars”

We reached out to local poet Lisa Rosenberg about her new book, Weeds and Stars, and here is her reply: "Nearly all of Weeds and

by Linda Hubbard
on May 29, 2026

“One Book, One Coast” hosts George Takei on May 31

  On Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, One Book, One Coast  wraps up with a special visit from George Takei, author

by Contributed Content
on May 29, 2026

Local author Karen Nelson talks about new book “The Last Summer at Feather River” at Kepler’s on May 20

On Wednesday May 20, at 7:00 pm. Kepler’s is hosting local author Karen Nelson, debuting for her new novel, The Last Summer at Feather River,

by Linda Hubbard
on May 18, 2026