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Menlo Park Library and Belle Haven Library are operated by the City of Menlo Park.

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What we're reading: Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me, by Glory Edim. Melanated Women Read is a book group by and especially for Black women. On May 4, we'll discuss Edim's celebration of the books that helped her find her own value. bit.ly/4kDn9pU

What we're reading: Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me, by Glory Edim. Melanated Women Read is a book group by and especially for Black women. On May 4, we'll discuss Edim's celebration of the books that helped her find her own value. bit.ly/4kDn9pU
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Next Tuesday, Apr. 14: draw some mango moods with us! It's a special hands-on class for Ages 8-Adult. Learn fun and simple techniques to draw expressive faces. bit.ly/4b2Ufey

Next Tuesday, Apr. 14: draw some mango moods with us! It's a special hands-on class for Ages 8-Adult. Learn fun and simple techniques to draw expressive faces. bit.ly/4b2Ufey
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We were joined last night (4/8) by Yoshiko Kanazawa, who shared her WWII childhood experience living at Gila River incarceration camp. Mrs. Kanazawa also joined us virtually in 2022, to mark the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066. View that visit at vimeo.com/676362093

We were joined last night (4/8) by Yoshiko Kanazawa, who shared her WWII childhood experience living at Gila River incarceration camp. Mrs. Kanazawa also joined us virtually in 2022, to mark the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066. View that visit at vimeo.com/676362093
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Join us at Belle Haven Library this Saturday afternoon, April 11 and get whisked away to the islands, during a concert of Hawaiian classics, original compositions, and more with award-winning recording artist Faith Ako! bit.ly/4v2LLx0

Join us at Belle Haven Library this Saturday afternoon, April 11 and get whisked away to the islands, during a concert of Hawaiian classics, original compositions, and more with award-winning recording artist Faith Ako! bit.ly/4v2LLx0
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Join us this Saturday in the Belle Haven Makerspace for an all-ages craft! Library Makes is a hand-on crafting series where the project changes week to week. April 11 from 2-3:30 p.m., decorate a tote bag! bit.ly/4aDTvMy

Join us this Saturday in the Belle Haven Makerspace for an all-ages craft! Library Makes is a hand-on crafting series where the project changes week to week. April 11 from 2-3:30 p.m., decorate a tote bag! bit.ly/4aDTvMy
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We're teaming up with libraries throughout San Mateo County to present Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest, a month celebrating the art! Join us for these free events: 4/13: A (Mini) History of Animation 4/14: How to Draw Manga Moods 4/22: Art vs. AI bit.ly/4pMn1Xl

We're teaming up with libraries throughout San Mateo County to present Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest, a month celebrating the art! Join us for these free events:

4/13: A (Mini) History of Animation
4/14: How to Draw Manga Moods
4/22: Art vs. AI

bit.ly/4pMn1Xl
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Wednesday, April 15: Learn about traditional Native American games, and make a simple set of game sticks! All-ages event. Presenter: Tina Henson (Spirit Lake Dakota & Lakota from Rosebud) , Tri-Valley Native American Center Program Specialist. bit.ly/40B5zts

Wednesday, April 15: Learn about traditional Native American games, and make a simple set of game sticks! All-ages event. Presenter: Tina Henson (Spirit Lake Dakota & Lakota from Rosebud) , Tri-Valley Native American Center Program Specialist. bit.ly/40B5zts
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We opened the mic this week for a special Poetry Night, with our crowd gathered to share words reflective, energizing, and consoling. Our gratitude to everyone who spoke and listened, and to our host, local poet Charlotte Muse. Let's do it again! Mark your calendar for July 6.

We opened the mic this week for a special Poetry Night, with our crowd gathered to share words reflective, energizing, and consoling. Our gratitude to everyone who spoke and listened, and to our host, local poet Charlotte Muse. Let's do it again! Mark your calendar for July 6.
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On Monday, April 13, we get to meet award-winning animator Steve Segal! He's worked on Toy Story, The Brave Little Toaster, Pee-Wee's Playhouse, and much (much) more. Steve will be giving us an overview of the history of animation. Join us! bit.ly/4sIeWE8

On Monday, April 13, we get to meet award-winning animator Steve Segal! He's worked on Toy Story, The Brave Little Toaster, Pee-Wee's Playhouse, and much (much) more. Steve will be giving us an overview of the history of animation. Join us! bit.ly/4sIeWE8
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Join us this week! 4/12: Junk Poetry Workshop 4/13: A (Mini) History of Animation 4/14: How to Draw Manga Moods 4/15: Create Native American Game Sticks 4/18: Makerspace: Sculpting with Air Clay 4/19: Día de los Niños Family Celebration 4/19: Tea & Tarot bit.ly/4pMn1Xl

Join us this week!

4/12: Junk Poetry Workshop
4/13: A (Mini) History of Animation
4/14: How to Draw Manga Moods
4/15: Create Native American Game Sticks
4/18: Makerspace: Sculpting with Air Clay
4/19: Día de los Niños Family Celebration
4/19: Tea & Tarot

bit.ly/4pMn1Xl
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This Tuesday, Apr. 14: draw some mango moods with us! It's a special hands-on class for Ages 8-Adult. Artist Cindy Duong will teach us some fun and simple techniques to draw expressive faces. bit.ly/4b2Ufey

This Tuesday, Apr. 14: draw some mango moods with us! It's a special hands-on class for Ages 8-Adult. Artist Cindy Duong will teach us some fun and simple techniques to draw expressive faces. bit.ly/4b2Ufey
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What we're reading: Gather Me, by Glory Edim. Melanated Women Read, our book discussion group by and especially for Black women, will meet online May 4 to discuss this memoir in praise of the power of great books. bit.ly/4kDn9pU

What we're reading: Gather Me, by Glory Edim. Melanated Women Read, our book discussion group by and especially for Black women, will meet online May 4 to discuss this memoir in praise of the power of great books. bit.ly/4kDn9pU
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Join us Wednesday evening, 4/15 upstairs at Belle Haven Library for some hands-on fun for adults and youth alike! Learn about traditional Native American games, and make a simple set of game sticks to take home. bit.ly/40B5zts

Join us Wednesday evening, 4/15 upstairs at Belle Haven Library for some hands-on fun for adults and youth alike! Learn about traditional Native American games, and make a simple set of game sticks to take home. bit.ly/40B5zts
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We enjoyed a wonderful manga-drawing program today with artist Cindy Duong Sakuradragon ! Senior citizens and young children alike had fun learning from Cindy about the wireframe method of drawing faces, and how to exaggerate characteristics for some eye-catching looks.

We enjoyed a wonderful manga-drawing program today with artist Cindy Duong Sakuradragon ! Senior citizens and young children alike had fun learning from Cindy about the wireframe method of drawing faces, and how to exaggerate characteristics for some eye-catching looks.
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Stop by and visit our special exhibition! "Am I An American or Am I Not?" explores the mass imprisonment of over 125,000 Japanese Americans during WWII, also sharing stories of other historic and modern-day events that parallel aspects of this event. bit.ly/4dxOSH5

Stop by and visit our special exhibition! "Am I An American or Am I Not?" explores the mass imprisonment of over 125,000 Japanese Americans during WWII, also sharing stories of other historic and modern-day events that parallel aspects of this event. bit.ly/4dxOSH5
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Join us at Belle Haven Library this Sunday, Apr. 19 for a Día de los Niños Family Celebration! This fun Children's Day event will feature participatory stories, songs, games, and dramatic play. bit.ly/3Q1Njr4

Join us at Belle Haven Library this Sunday, Apr. 19 for a Día de los Niños Family Celebration! This fun Children's Day event will feature participatory stories, songs, games, and dramatic play. bit.ly/3Q1Njr4
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This week, award-winning animator Steve Segal joined us to share a whirlwind mini-history of the art form, educating and amusing a rapt audience. Professor Segal has provided a mini-playlist for you to see: bit.ly/4sIeWE8

This week, award-winning animator Steve Segal joined us to share a whirlwind mini-history of the art form, educating and amusing a rapt audience. Professor Segal has provided a mini-playlist for you to see: bit.ly/4sIeWE8
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Special event Apr. 20: Join us online, as the California Museum shares a virtual exploration of Sacramento’s Nihonmachi (Japantown). Discover a community twice displaced—first by WWII incarceration and later by 1950s urban redevelopment. bit.ly/3NNYnHT

Special event Apr. 20: Join us online, as the <a href="/TheCAMuseum/">California Museum</a> shares a virtual exploration of Sacramento’s Nihonmachi (Japantown). Discover a community twice displaced—first by WWII incarceration and later by 1950s urban redevelopment. bit.ly/3NNYnHT