Books

Reserve your space for Kepler’s Annual Benefit: An Evening with Abraham Verghese and Friends

On Monday, November 16, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm, come to Kepler's to celebrate over 70 years of the power and joy of storytelling. Gather

by Contributed Content
on October 18, 2026

Kepler’s Literary Foundation launches Leadership Circle Campaign

Kepler’s Literary Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Menlo Park-based Kepler’s, enters a new chapter with the launch of the Leadership Circle Campaign, a multi-year major

by Contributed Content
on September 20, 2026

All-ages block party takes place at Kepler’s on September 12

On Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, come to Kepler's for an all-ages block party. If you filled out the Kepler’s passport,

by Contributed Content
on September 9, 2026

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