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Former Poet Laureate Caroline Goodwin to speak to Atherton Library on June 10

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, former Poet Laureate Caroline Goodwin will appear at the Atherton library discussing The Nature of

by Contributed Content
on June 8, 2026

Calling young poets – enter to win the Bay Area Youth Poetry Competition

Have you ever written a poem? Submit it to the Bay Area Youth Poetry Competition for a chance to win a prize. Hosted by the

by Contributed Content
on August 19, 2025

Author Pamela Gullard has a new book of short stories — “Lake Crescent and Other Spirits”

We first met Menlo Park resident Pamela Gullard a decade ago when she wrote a book about Menlo College, where she teaches literature. She's also

by Linda Hubbard
on August 18, 2025

Now seeking submissions for annual Menlo Park Youth Poetry Voices exhibition

Join the City of Menlo Park and the Menlo Park Library Foundation for our Annual Menlo Park Youth Poetry Voices exhibition for aspiring young poets.

by Contributed Content
on April 2, 2025

Seeking entries for 2025 Short Story Contest

The 2025 Short Story Contest is open to 8th - 12th graders who reside or go to school in San Mateo County. Work must be

by Linda Hubbard
on December 26, 2024

Deadline for Filoli Haiku contest is April 15

Submit your best haikus to Filol's annual contest, judged by former San Mateo County Poet Laureate Emerita Aileen Cassinetto. All 10 semi-finalists will have their

by Linda Hubbard
on April 10, 2024

Local poet Charlotte Muse is leading youth poetry workshops at Menlo Park Library

Local poet Charlotte Muse will be teaching four workshops for the Menlo Park Youth Poetry Voices program at the Menlo Park Library. Kids of all

by Linda Hubbard
on April 8, 2024

Teen Spoken Word Poetry Workshop on April 7

Students in grades 6-12: If you've been interested in writing spoken word poetry, you're in luck! There will be a spoken word poetry workshop with poet,

by Contributed Content
on April 3, 2023