Menlo Park Library Foundation

Did you know that Menlo Park is home to dozens of "little free libraries"? These adorable take a book, leave a book free book exchanges are curated by dedicated community volunteers, and can be found in virtually every neighborhood in town. Now you know! www.menlolibrary.org/littlefreelibrary

"Second hand books are wild books, homeless books; they have come together in vast flocks of variegated feather, and have a charm which the domesticated volumes of the library lack." Virginia Woolf Here's what's happening at the library this week

Did you know that Menlo Park Library now has drop-in storytimes twice per week - no advance registration required? Storytimes help children develop essential early literacy skills that lead directly to improved literacy later in life. Now you know! Here's what's happening at the library this week

The Menlo Park Youth Poster Exhibition celebrates youth creative expression and inclusive community spirit! Original works of poster art on the theme, My Community" may be entered for consideration in one of the following school grade categories: Grades 2-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12... Deadline for entries is February 12, 2020. Limit one entry per youth/child. Entrants must live or attend school in Menlo Park, California. Entry forms are available online and at the Main Library, 800 Alma St. and the Belle Haven Branch Library, 413 Ivy Dr. Cash prizes will be awarded in each school grade category. Award winners and honorable mentions will receive a set of high-quality prints of their posters. Posters will be placed on traveling exhibition to multiple public locations in Menlo Park, starting with an artist's reception at Belle Haven Branch Library on February 28. Get entry form and rules at www.menlolibrary.org/poster Exhibition proudly co-sponsored by Menlo Park Library Foundation, City of Menlo Park and Facebook Analog Research Laboratory

These Menlo Park residents LOVE their new Little Free Libraries! Check out the photo exhibit now on display at the Main Library. Click through the album to see some of the photos and read the captions provided by the residents!