Books

Middle Grade Book Group discusses The Liars Society on August 15

On Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, middle school kids between the ages of  8 and 12 are invited to come to

by Contributed Content
on August 10, 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

Get ready to share your favorite Japanese detective fiction with Mystery Readers Group

Menlo Park Library’s Mystery Readers Group is a different kind of book group. Rather than all reading the same book, participants share different books surrounding

by Contributed Content
on August 2, 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

Looking for a good summer read? Start with this great list

Here is a list of books recommended by staff members at the Menlo Park Libraries! It contains something for everyone, so dig in.

by Linda Hubbard
on July 10, 2026

Interested in Atherton’s history? Get a copy of “Under the Oaks” for free

The Atherton Historical Association (AHA) has received several boxes of the book Under the Oaks, Two Hundred Years in Atherton from the authors. It is

by Linda Hubbard
on June 29, 2026

Menlo Park Library Summer Reading Game takes place June 1 to August 31

The Summer Reading Game is open to all ages; anyone can play and win prizes. The Game runs from June 1 – August 31. Register

by Contributed Content
on June 1, 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

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