Books

Popular children’s book author Drew Daywalt at Kepler’s on March 1

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 11:00  am 12:00 pm, Drew Daywalt (pictured), bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, returns to Kepler’s  (1010 El

by Linda Hubbard
on February 27, 2026

Learn more about Emily Dickinson from author Kristin LeMay on February 28

Tell It Slant: An Afternoon with Emily Dickinson will be held on Saturday, February 28 at 4:00 pm at Trinity Church in Menlo Park (330 Ravenswood

by Linda Hubbard
on February 25, 2026

Meet “Free the Curls” author Marissa McGee on February 18

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, come to the Belle Haven Children’s Library (100 Terminal Ave.) for a special afternoon with

by Contributed Content
on February 13, 2026

Five authors talk about their whodunits at Kepler’s on February 13

  On Friday, February 13, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, come to Kepler's Books (1010 El Camino Real) to hear five masters of mystery

by Contributed Content
on February 11, 2026

Virtual visit to The National Steinbeck Center on January 14

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Zoom with the Menlo Park Library to Salinas, birthplace of John Steinbeck — and now

by Contributed Content
on January 9, 2026

Enjoy story time at both libraries in Menlo Park in January

Come to the library in January for storytime — a fun, inclusive and interactive event that incorporates reading, singing, movement and wordplay to help promote

by Linda Hubbard
on January 8, 2026

Spotted: Teens and kids enjoying books at Menlo School

Menlo Upper School Mandarin students wrote and illustrated their own children’s books, then read them aloud to the school's daycare students, sharing each story in

by Contributed Content
on January 5, 2026

Sacred Heart Prep teacher Diane Sweeney named lead author for the world’s most widely used college and AP-level biology textbook

Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP) AP Biology teacher Diane Sweeney has been selected as the lead author of the forthcoming Teacher’s Guide to Campbell Biology, 13th

by Contributed Content
on November 21, 2025

Friends of Menlo Park Library book sale set for November 14 & 15

On Friday, November 14, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, come Menlo Park Library

by Contributed Content
on November 12, 2025

Author/human rights lawyer Philippe Sands appears at The Guild Theatre on November 11

On Tuesday, November 11, at 7:00 pm at The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park, Philippe Sands, best-selling author and international human rights lawyer, will be introducing

by Contributed Content
on November 7, 2025