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The Art of Storytelling
The Menlo Park Library hosts three masters of the art of traditional storytelling, each who prove that stories are indeed for adults!
Tuesday, April 23: Jeff Gere - Supernatural Hawai'i
On tour from the Aloha State, Gere shares contemporary supernatural tales, where modern island life is entwined with the ancient spirits.
Wednesday, June 19: Diane Ferlatte - Juneteenth
Experience captivating, moving tales to mark the day legal slavery finally came to an end in the United States.
War Comes Home: The Legacy
March-April, 2019: For veterans, returning home from war can be both an exhilarating and challenging experience. Our special exhibition and event series will explore separation and reunion over multiple American wars.
War Comes Home: The Legacy traveling exhibition is a partnership between California Humanities, the California State Library and Exhibit Envoy.
| The Civil War: A Family Left Behind | Monday, April 22 7-8 p.m. | Nick Adams shares lessons learned from 100 letters from his great-great grandfather. |
| Film Screening: Vietnam: The Secret Agent | Wednesday, April 24 7-8 p.m. | Documentary shows the history of chemical warfare and the plight of Vietnam vets. |
| "So, What Are You?" | Tuesday, April 30 7-8 p.m. | A moving and hilarious performance by Judi Le, who fled Vietnam with her family upon the Fall of Saigon. |
Speculative Fiction Book Group
Introducing our newest book group! Escape to other worlds through sci-fi, fantasy, horror, dystopia, and more. Meets at the Main Library on the 4th Monday of each month from 7:15-8:30 p.m.
April 22: "The Lathe of Heaven," by Ursula K. Le Guin
May 20: "The Ocean at the End of the Lane," by Neil Gaiman
June 24: "Armada," by Ernest Cline
Knitting Meetup
Wednesday, April 24 (Main Library): Meet the 4th Wednesday of every month from 7-9 p.m. to crochet, knit, sew and laugh! All skill levels welcome.
Mental Health Awareness Month
This May, the Menlo Park Library is partnering with San Mateo County Health and other organizations throughout the area in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). Join us in the effort to increase awareness and inspire action to reduce stigma against those with mental health and substance use conditions.
| Mental Health 101: Trauma | Wednesday, May 1 6:30-8 p.m. | What is trauma, what does it lead to, and what are some grounding techniques? |
| Singer-Songwriter Gaby Castro: Songs of Hope and Healing | Monday, May 13 7-8 p.m. | Castro combines introspective song writing with a contemporary style. |
| Good Reasons for Bad Feelings | Friday, May 17 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Why has natural selection not rid our species of psychiatric disorders? |
| Str8jacket Hip Hop | Saturday, May 18 1-2 p.m. | This dance team values passion, and promotes mental health and acceptance. |
| Teen Design and Bind Journals | Monday, May 20 4-6 p.m. Belle Haven Branch | Art therapy for Grades 5-12: create your own journal. Register in advance. |
| Teen Design and Bind Journals | Tuesday, May 21 4-6 p.m. | Art therapy for Grades 5-12: create your own journal. Register in advance. |
| Mental Health Open Mic | Friday, May 24 7:15-8:30 p.m. Café Zoë | San Mateo County Poet Laureate Aileen Cassinetto joins us to help break the silence surrounding suicide and mental illness. |
| Film Screening and Discussion: "The S Word" | Wednesday, May 29 6-8:30 p.m. | A suicide attempt survivor meets fellow survivors and shares their stories of courage, insight, and humor. |
Gamelan Anak Swarasanti
Saturday, May 4 (Main Library): Live and in the middle of the library--the traditional music of Bali, Indonesia!
Board Game Meetup
Would you like to play a game? Drop in and join us on the first Sunday of each month, from 12:30-3:30 p.m., for a chance to relax and unwind with other adults! A variety of games will be provided, and our facilitator will help explain how to play. Feel free to bring a game of your own to share!
Literature Book Club
Join us for our discussion group, which meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:15-8:30 p.m. Our club discusses a wide range of contemporary literary works: novels, short stories, essays, and poetry. Our mission is to closely read a selection of literary works and discuss them in a spirit of curiosity and respect.
May 14: "Anything Is Possible," by Elizabeth Strout
June 11: "So Long, See You Tomorrow," by William Maxwell
E-Library Tips
Wednesday, June 5: Drop in with your smart device, and our staff will show you how to help yourself to FREE access to e-books, magazines, museum passes, and so much more!
Comic Con at the Library
Saturday, June 22 (Main Library): Immerse yourself in a day of comic, sci-fi and gamer-related fandom fun for adults and children alike, with live music, cosplay, and a whole lot more!