History

Chinese American Exclusion/Inclusion is topic on Tuesday, July 20

This virtual visit to the Chinese Historical Society of America museum in San Francisco’s Chinatown explores a new permanent exhibition that raises the question, “what

by Contributed Content
on July 18, 2021

M-A students’ National History Day project is selected to represent California at Smithsonian

A National History Day project created by Menlo-Atherton High School students Faustine Pierres, Natalie Dell'Immagine, Sydney Chung, and Ingrid Standifer (from teacher Anne Olson's AP US

by Linda Hubbard
on June 24, 2021

On historic Juneteenth, community honors life and deeds of Karl Clark

The unveiling of a storyboard June 19 describing the life of Karl E. Clark and his contributions to his country and his Menlo Park neighborhood won’t be

by Susan Erhart
on June 20, 2021

LGBTQ+ San Mateo County: a History is topic on June 16

Learn about the rich, lively LGBTQ+ history of San Mateo County, in a presentation full of stories and images from newspapers and advertisements of the

by Contributed Content
on June 12, 2021

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