History

Tour the National Civil Rights Museum virtually on April 29

Take a virtual tour of the National Civil Rights Museum at the historic Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee and hear in-depth stories from the modern

by Contributed Content
on April 28, 2021

Family lore relating to the Bay Area’s big earthquakes

Today marks the 115th anniversary of 1906 earthquake that destroyed 80% of San Francisco, where my grandfather Wilmer Hubbard (born 1884) was living. Family lore

by Linda Hubbard
on April 18, 2021

A look back at Mama Garcia’s and Roadhouse Valley in Portola Valley

Alpine Road from the intersection near the Stanford golf course was once a winding road leading westward to what is now Portola Valley. Along the

by Bo Crane
on April 8, 2021

Women’s History month topic is Flapper Culture on March 27

Teens and adults are welcome to this teen led presentation led by Youth Advisory Committee member, Annika B., on Saturday, March 27 from 1:00 to

by Contributed Content
on March 24, 2021

Historical storyboard takes its place by Menlo Gates on St. Patricks Day 2021

It was two years ago today that a reproduction of the historical Menlo Gates near the library was officially dedicated, recalling Menlo Park’s Irish roots. The construction

by Linda Hubbard
on March 17, 2021

Standing Up for Change: African American Women and the Civil Rights Movement is topic on March 1

In a Menlo Park Library program, a docent from the National Women's History Museum will explore the Civil Rights Movement through the perspectives of its

by Contributed Content
on February 27, 2021

Online exhibit – Black and White in Black and White – set for February 16-March 31

Discover an optimistic era that set the stage for the Harlem Renaissance through the works of African American photographer John Johnson in Black and White

by Contributed Content
on February 16, 2021

Talk about the movie General Magic with the Menlo Park Library on February 18

Library staff love more than just books—we’re movie-lovers, too! Watch a movie on Kanopy—a streaming service that is free with your Menlo Park Library card—and

by Contributed Content
on February 15, 2021

Dr. Clarence Jones in conversation with Menlo College provost and alum on February 11

In celebration of Black History Month, join Menlo College in conversation with Dr. Clarence Jones, Scholar in Residence at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute

by Contributed Content
on February 9, 2021

Here are ways to celebrate Black History Month in Menlo Park

National Black American History Month is celebrated annually in February. This year's focus is on representation, identity and diversity. The Menlo Park Library has a

by Contributed Content
on February 3, 2021