History

Hung Liu: Golden Gate is topic on October 18

A docent from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco joins the Menlo Park Library to talk about an exhibition at the deYoung, featuring an

by Contributed Content
on October 15, 2021

Opportunities Denied, Promises Not Kept: Racism and Bias, the African American Journey is topic on September 28

In part 4 of Menlo Park Library's series on equity, Mary Bacon, Ph.D. will discuss the difficult issues related to racism and bias in American

by Contributed Content
on September 25, 2021

Novelists talk about bringing California history to life on September 21

September marks the 171st anniversary of California statehood. Mark the occasion with the Menlo Park Library, as our panel of novelists discusses the challenges and

by Contributed Content
on September 16, 2021

Visit the National Museum of Mexican Art virtually on September 16

Join the Menlo Park Library for a virtual visit to the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, showcasing the dynamic and diverse stories of

by Contributed Content
on September 14, 2021

Highly recommend watching Broadway musical “Come From Away”

Come From Away tells the story of 7,000 air passengers stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland after all flights into the US are

by Linda Hubbard
on September 11, 2021

Condoleezza Rice reflects on teaching the events of 9/11 to today’s students

For those who remember Sept. 11, 2001, details of the day – the confusion, chaos and collective grief – are as clear now as they

by Melissa De Witte
on September 11, 2021

Head coast side to discover the area near iconic Pigeon Point Lighthouse

There’s nothing quite like your first visit to the Pigeon Point Light Station,  and I’ll always remember mine, standing in front of the park’s iconic

by Matt Dolkas
on September 9, 2021

Visit the California Museum virtually on September 9

Commemorate the 171st anniversary of California statehood with a virtual visit to the California Museum in Sacramento on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 4:00 to 5:00

by Contributed Content
on September 6, 2021

Remembering when a gondola stretched from Portola Valley to Skyline

A professor’s envisioning of an aerial tram stretching 10 miles from Interstate 280 to Half Moon Bay renewed my interest in Andrew Hallidie, famous for

by Jim Clifford
on August 24, 2021

From Yellow Peril to the Model Minority Myth: Asian Americans in the U.S. is topic on August 18

Over the course of our history, how has the view of Asian Americans gone from “Yellow Peril” to “Model Minority” – and what are the

by Contributed Content
on August 15, 2021