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April 8, 2023

Quote of the week

sweet spring is your
time is my time is our
time for springtime is lovetime
and viva sweet love

(all the merry little birds are
flying in the floating in the
very spirits singing in
are winging in the blossoming)

lovers go and lovers come
awandering awondering
but any two are perfectly
alone there’s nobody else alive

(such a sky and such a sun
i never knew and neither did you
and everybody never breathed
quite so many kinds of yes)

not a tree can count his leaves
each herself by opening
but shining who by thousands mean
only one amazing thing

(secretly adoring shyly
tiny winging darting floating
merry in the blossoming
always joyful selves are singing)

sweet spring is your
time is my time is our
time for springtime is lovetime
and viva sweet love

—e.e. cummings

Egg Hunt – Today at Flood Park

The City of Menlo Park, in partnership with San Mateo County Parks, is hosting the annual Egg Hunt event for children and families at Flood Park. Famous for its stunning heritage oak and California laurel trees and historic adobe buildings constructed in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration, Flood Park is a 21-acre retreat with large areas of lawn and ample parking, conveniently located at 215 Bay Road near the pedestrian and bicycle overcrossing at U.S. Highway 101. This free family event will feature crafts, a candy guess, egg hunt organized by children’s age groups, photos with the bunny, fire engine rides and more. Join us from 10 a.m.–Noon, Saturday, April 8, at Flood Park, 215 Bay Road.

Youth Poetry Contest

The City of Menlo Park celebrates youth voices and creativity. Youth in grades 2–12 who live or go to school in Menlo Park are encouraged to submit their original works of poetry on the theme, “My Library” for this year's Youth Poetry Contest. Application deadline is Monday, April 24. Entries must be submitted by the creator of the original work. Only original, previously unpublished works will be considered. Limit one entry per child/youth. Winning entries will be presented in a special ceremony May 23, 2023.

Kelly Park athletic field temporarily closed for upgrade

The Kelly Park athletic field will be closed from Monday, April 17–Wednesday, April 19, for the installation of a new tall netting system to help prevent balls from flying past the eastern end of the field. During installation of the new net, the turf field, running track, and outdoor fitness stations will be closed. The new net, field, track, and fitness stations are scheduled to open Thursday, April 20.

Global Language Storytime: Mandarin

Learn through singing, dancing, and movement in this Mandarin immersion event for children aged 2–6 and their grownups! We’ll sing, dance, play and learn through Mandarin starting at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, at Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St.

Online Cooking Lesson: Cambodian Cuisine with Chef Nite Yun

Join us online as celebrated Chef Nite Yun teaches about Cambodian food culture, and shows us how to make a delicious dish! The dish is called Bai Sach Chrouk (Coconut Pork), and Nite assures us it is simple. Sign up, download the recipe and cook along with us Wednesday, April 12 at 3 p.m. via Zoom.

Nanny Nikki Music

Family performer Nanny Nikki has a lively show that young children and their grow-ups will love. Join her for a fun, interactive musical show including sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and more starting at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 16, at the Belle Haven Branch Library.

Small Press Comics Expo 

The Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest, a month of activities celebrating the art of comics comes to libraries throughout San Mateo County this month. The Small Press Comics Expo brings the excitement of a comic con show hall, with local creators and special guests John Patrick Green (InvestiGators) and Keith Knight (“Woke” on Hulu). Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Burlingame Community Center, 850 Burlingame Ave. 

On Tuesday, April 18, artist Carlos Nieto III will visit the Menlo Park Library for a “Think It Ink It: Manga 101” session free to students in grades 3–12.

Love Our Earth Festival

Join us at The Love Our Earth Festival, an educational day of family fun and activities to celebrate our beautiful planet! While at the event, come say hi to the Menlo Park Safe Routes to School team. Learn about everything from how to create a climate-friendly home to sustainable eating and clean transportation. Join Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Menlo-Atherton High School. Admission is free. The festival features family activities for everyone in the family...Click to continue

This week's upcoming events

The City of Menlo Park hosts cultural, literary and educational events that reflect our diverse community and are accessible to all. View a complete calendar of upcoming city events.

Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8, 2023
10 a.m.–Noon
Flood Park
The annual Egg Hunt will be at Flood Park this year. Please bring a basket for collecting eggs. There will also be fire engine rides and an opportunity for you to take photos with the Easter bunny.

Storytime
Saturday, April 8, 2023
11:15 a.m.
Belle Haven Branch Library
Join us in person at the library for interactive fun and learning for children and their caregivers. Storytime promotes the joy of reading and helps to develop early literacy skills.

Storytime at the Library
Saturday, April 8, 2023
11:15 a.m.
Menlo Park Library
Join us in person at the library for interactive fun and learning for children and their caregivers. Storytime promotes the joy of reading and helps to develop early literacy skills.

English Conversation Club
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Noon–1 p.m.
Menlo Park Library
Meet other English language learners and work with our literacy staff and volunteer tutors. Drop in and join us!  

Global Language Storytime: Mandarin
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
3:30–4:15 p.m.
Menlo Park Library
Get familiar with Mandarin Chinese, and build up your musical skill as we sing, dance, play and learn through Mandarin!

Book Discussion: Crossing to Safety
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
6:30–7:45 p.m.
Zoom
Join us as we discuss Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner. Crossing to Safety traces the lives, loves, and aspirations of two couples who move between Vermont and Wisconsin.

Online Cooking Lesson: Cambodian Cuisine with Chef Nite Yun
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
3–4 p.m.
Zoom
Join us online as Chef Nite Yun teaches about Cambodian food culture, and shows us how to make a delicious dish called Bai Sach Chrouk (Coconut Pork).

Storytime at the Library
Thursday, April 13, 2023
10:15 a.m.
Menlo Park Library
Join us in person at the library for interactive fun and learning for children and their caregivers. Storytime promotes the joy of reading and helps to develop early literacy skills.

Storytime at the Library
Friday, April 14, 2023
10:15 a.m.
Menlo Park Library
Join us in person at the library for interactive fun and learning for children and their caregivers. Storytime promotes the joy of reading and helps to develop early literacy skills.

Peninsula Library Comic Arts Fest: Small Press Expo
Saturday, Apr 15, 2023
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Burlingame Community Center
The Small Press Comics Expo brings the excitement of a comic con show hall, with local creators and special guests John Patrick Green (InvestiGators) and Keith Knight (“Woke” on Hulu).

Storytime
Saturday, April 15, 2023
11:15 a.m.
Belle Haven Branch Library
Join us in person at the library for interactive fun and learning for children and their caregivers. Storytime promotes the joy of reading and helps to develop early literacy skills.

Storytime at the Library
Saturday, April 15, 2023
11:15 a.m.
Menlo Park Library
Join us in person at the library for interactive fun and learning for children and their caregivers. Storytime promotes the joy of reading and helps to develop early literacy skills.

For complete event listings, visit our online events calendar.