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Book Clubs Are Back!
Join us virtually, to talk about some great reads! Our Literature Book Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, our Mystery Readers Group convenes on the 3rd Wednesday, and our Sci-Fi/Fantasy group gets together on the 4th Monday.
| Mystery Readers Group | Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Art Crime Mysteries |
| Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group | Monday, Sept. 28 | Never Let Me Go, by Kazuo Ishiguro |
| Literature Book Group | Tuesday, Oct. 13 | The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison |
| Mystery Readers Group | Wednesday, Oct. 21 | Evolutions of Authors and Their Series |
Author Bridget Quinn: She Votes: How U.S. Women Won Suffrage and What Happened Next
Monday, Sept. 21: The 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, granting women the right to vote. This new book celebrates the victory and the ongoing struggle.
Yayoi Kusama Art Talk and Activity
Thursday, Sept. 24: Learn about Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama and try your hand at her style!
Raise a Glass, Quarantine-Style: A Film and a Tasting
Thursday, Sept. 24: Enjoy a short film, and then join us for a virtual beer-tasting, plus fun, trivia and friendly conversation.
Cooking Demonstration: Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Friday, Sept. 25: James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Andrea Nguyen teaches us how to make delicious rice paper rolls like a pro!
Rebound: Understanding and Building Resilience in Challenging Times
Monday, Sept. 28: What is resilience, and how can it help you get through and beyond difficult times? Clinical Psychologist Dr. Erica Britton will provide strategies for building resilience.
Voting by Mail: What You Need to Know
Tuesday, Sept. 29: How safe is voting by mail, and what should you do to ensure that your vote is counted? California Voter Foundation President Kim Alexander will share the latest information.
Native American “Thrivance” – More Than Surviving in Modern Colonial America
Wednesday, Sept. 30: What’s in a name? Or a statue? Or a box of butter? 2020 has brought many changes, and we’ll talk about them with writer, activist, and consultant Gregg Castro (ramaytush and rumsien Ohlone / t'rowt'raahl Salinan).
Menlo Park Storytelling Festival
Our 5th Annual Storytelling Festival is going online! Join us every Thursday in October (plus one special Monday event) and be enchanted by some of the best tellers in the business--some with us for the very first time!
| Thursday, Oct. 1 6:30-8:30 p.m. | StoryFest Many Tellers, Many Tales! | Ages 5-Adult |
| Thursday, Oct. 8 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Michael D. McCarty Folk, personal, & historical tales | Adults & Teens |
| Monday, Oct. 12 4-5:30 p.m. | Dovie Thomason The Spirit Survives | Ages 12-Adult |
| Thursday, Oct. 15 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Chetter Galloway A Tale of a Few Tricksters | Adults & Teens |
| Thursday, Oct. 22 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Linda Yemoto Nature tales, Asian folktales, & ghost stories | All ages |
| Thursday Oct. 29 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Olga Loya Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead | Ages 11-Adult |
Virtual Tour: Charles M. Schulz Museum
Monday, Oct. 5: “Lucy! Fussbudget to Feminist” – join us for a live guided tour of the museum's current special exhibition, followed by a “How to Draw Lucy” instruction.
Growing Food from Kitchen Scraps
Wednesday, Oct. 7: Before you throw them in the trash, in the compost bin or down the disposal, take a second look at that carrot top, that lettuce stem and those other veggie remainders!
Author Gayle Romasanta: Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong
Thursday, Oct. 8: Celebrate Filipino American History Month with a conversation about the United Farm Workers co-founder's life, career, and importance to the Filipino American community.
Switzerland: a Virtual Tour
Monday, Oct. 19: Explore the Swiss Alps, with a knowledgeable guide, from the comfort of home!