Hands on • February 2020

Dear friends,

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.  ― Albert Einstein

Did you know that Menlo Park Library can find virtually any book you want, and have it brought here for you to pick up? Over 11 million titles from libraries across California and Nevada are available on request. Now you know! Here are some library updates we think you'll enjoy 😃📚

📆 There's still time to enter the Youth Poster Exhibition! All posters will be placed on display at the Library for two months. Outstanding entries will receive cash prizes and other awards. Deadline to enter is February 12. Easy and fun!

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📆✍️ Make a difference! Volunteers sought for Belle Haven library homework center. Now seeking volunteer tutors who have a commitment to education and a passion for working with children and young adults. Rewarding and fun! Details

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📆✍️ Valentine Craft Week. Sweet! This week children with their adults are invited to drop in and create valentine art! Check schedule for times

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📆✍️ Get help with your tech! E-Library tips. Download now, ask a librarian how. Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop, and Library staff will show you how to access streaming movies, e-books, magazines, and museum tickets with your library card. Weds 2/12, 6:00pm @ Main Library

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More events...

📆  Film: Baltimore Rising. Documentary about the Baltimore protests after the death of Freddie Gray, showing the efforts of people on all sides fighting for justice and a better city. Rated TV-MA Tue. 2/11, 6:30pm @ Main Library . Details

📆  Library closed until 1pm Tues. 2/13. The main library and Belle Haven branch will be open later than usual, at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 13, 2020 too allow Library staff to participate a City-wide all employee meeting. Details

📆  Film: Ruby Bridges. Docudrama about civil rights pioneer Ruby Bridges and the New Orleans school desegregation crisis of 1960. Thu. 2/13, 2:30pm @ Main Library  Details


Check the library's online events calendar for complete listings including storytimes, workshops, teen events, and more.


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