Menlo Park Library

We have a fun class coming up online on Thursday, Dec. 17 for ages 5 and over: Puppet Art Theater guides you through a fun activity to create a simple puppet theater using paper plates and other household items! https://bit.ly/2JwM2Gy

We're excited about our guest on Monday evening 12/14: Samuel Getachew is a young poet who shares powerful feelings about contemporary issues. Recently spotlighted in a New York Times feature, Young Black Poets, the 18-year-old is 2019 Youth Poet Laureate - Oakland, and an incoming Yale freshman. We’ll meet him in conversation with poet and musician Jym Marks. https://bit.ly/3gz2Adn

Holidays can be mysterious! Holidays can be murder! Join fellow mystery lovers online on Wednesday, Dec. 16 to talk about your favorite holiday mysteries, and maybe even come away with ideas for your holiday wish list. https://bit.ly/3qn4OAY

Join us online on Tuesday, Dec. 15 for an introduction to home food preservation! Get the information you need to start canning, pickling, fermenting, freezing, and dehydrating. https://bit.ly/3fVMudn

What we're reading: Gideon the Ninth, by Tamsyn Muir. It's an epic, heart-pounding tale of queer necromancers vying for power while exploring haunted deep-space ruins, and it was widely-acclaimed as one of the best books of 2019. The author describes her book simply as a "dark science fantasy novel about a girl who's never known.... Salads." Give it a read, and join us when we meet online to talk about it on Nov. 23! https://bit.ly/3dNIQ4k

Meet poet Samuel Getachew! This Yale-bound 18-year-old past Oakland Youth Poet Laureate was highlighted by the New York Times as showing the future of poetry in stunning yet harrowing fragments. Meet him with us on Monday, Dec. 14, in conversation with Jym Marks. https://bit.ly/36sUiQD

Thursday, Dec. 10: Exploring Exoskeletons! Bug lovers will love this virtual class with Beetlelady Dr. Stephanie Dole for Grades 1-8! https://bit.ly/36O1shg

Cook along with the library! Did you know that we hold online cook-alongs with local and international chefs? On Nov. 13, we'll be making Oaxacan food with Zaida Soriano of Zaida's Kitchen, and on Dec. 11, we'll try our hands at some West African dishes with Sarah Anderson of Oldways. Save your spot and join us! https://bit.ly/3cUOkbt

Storytime, for ADULTS? Yes! You're never too old for a good story, and starting Oct. 30, Menlo Park librarians will meet you online every Friday at noon to offer a half-hour break for your very own live, audiobook-style performance. https://bit.ly/3onG3n2

This week's features Playgrounds reopening with precautions on October 29 Spooky, safe and seriously fun - Halloween Hoopla goes virtual Virtual storytime Features class - Zoom into Jazzercise... Free virtual community events Read more / Leer en español: https://www.menlopark.org/CivicS/ViewMessage/Message/126861

Our 5th Annual Storytelling Festival wraps up on Thursday, Oct. 29, with one of the greats of the art form! Olga Loya will share playful and moving tales about Día de Muertos, including a personal story about her own mother’s death and the altar her family created. https://bit.ly/34h3t5T

Nathalia is back! Join us for Preschool/Toddler Tuesday on Oct. 27, as Nathalia presents a virtual music class in English and Spanish that is a whole lot of fun for kids and their adults, alike! https://bit.ly/319MYGH

#NaNoWriMo is nearly here! November is National Novel Writing Month. Can you write a book in one month? You can try, and we’ll help you along the way, kicking off Friday, Oct. 30 with author Megan McDonald of California Writers Club, Peninsula Branch. https://bit.ly/3mj5LYm

The San Francisco Zoomobile is making a virtual visit on Thursday, Oct. 29! How do animals and habitats react as our climate shifts? What can we do to slow change and keep the climate cozy for animals around the world? Sign up now at https://bit.ly/3oejDF4

Join us online for some live music on Monday, Oct. 26! Jazz violinist Nate Guinto infuses bebop into his pop/R&B music. https://bit.ly/2T0lNJV

Hitchcock and the Censors: on Tuesday, Oct. 27 Edgar Award-winning author John Billheimer shares his dive into the fascinating career of filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, who spent a career battling and finessing the Motion Picture Production Code. https://bit.ly/3jhcxvN

This week's features Suggestion box - how are we doing? Playgrounds reopening soon - with precautions Virtual Halloween and Día de los Muertos activities Express yourself - Teen creative writing group... Youth Advisory Committee - get involved New - Mommy and Me outdoor exercise and play, ages 3-6 Free virtual community events Read more / Leer en español: https://www.menlopark.org/CivicS/ViewMessage/Message/126020

Financial Planning Day is Saturday, Oct. 24! Sign up for a free, 20-minute private virtual consultation with a financial advisor regarding a variety of personal financial issues including retirement and paying for college. Register by Oct. 21. https://bit.ly/3iZ2RG6

Is it Friday yet? Join us on Oct. 23 to Raise a Glass, Quarantine-Style, as we gather to chat, share fun trivia, and compare notes on some Belgian beers. https://bit.ly/3lSAoU3

Monday, Oct. 19 is the last day to register online to vote in the Nov. 3 election--you've got until midnight local time. After this date, you will need to register in-person at your county elections office or polling location. Register online at https://registertovote.ca.gov/.