Books

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

Friends of the Library two-day book sale on March 3 & 4

The Friends of the Menlo Park Library are hosting a two-day book sale featuring a wide variety of adult fiction and non-fiction, collectibles, CDs, DVDs,

by Contributed Content
on February 28, 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

Nicole Chen is the author of two new children’s books

Call it her local debut: This morning Menlo Park resident — and newly-minted children's book author — Nicole Chen spoke with two different group of

by Linda Hubbard
on February 17, 2023

Mystery Readers host author Ellen Kirschman on February 15

Join the Menlo Park Library's Mystery Readers online for a special author event on Wednesday, February 15, from 3:00 to 4:15 pm. Ellen Kirschman will

by Contributed Content
on February 13, 2023

Discuss novel Black Buck with Menlo Park Library Fiction group on February 14

Described as being for fans of Sorry to Bother You and The Wolf of Wall Street, Mateo Askaripour’s Black Buck is a fast-paced, satirical novel

by Contributed Content
on February 13, 2023

Kim Young writes a debut novel — and it’s full of familiar places

There's nothing like a good story. And talking with newly-minted author Kim Young and reading her debut novel, In the Event of Death, you get

by Linda Hubbard
on February 9, 2023

Spotted: Jacqui Cebrian with winning Mock Caldecott book

Oak Knoll School reading specialist Jacqui Cebrian organized a Mock Caldecott competition at Cafe Zöe in two sessions — one week apart. She's shown here with Hot Dog,

by Linda Hubbard
on January 31, 2023

Take part in the Mock Caldecott awards at Cafe Zoë on January 19

Cafe Zoë is joining the amazing Oak Knoll School Reading Specialist Jacqui Cebrian in her annual Mock Caldecott Award Program. The Caldecott Medal is awarded

by Linda Hubbard
on January 17, 2023