Menlo Park Library Foundation

05/14/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Youth Poetry participants! Families enjoyed pizza and poetry before a selection of students recited their poems before the Menlo Park City Council. Thanks go to the incredible MP Library staff for their hard work and to the Review Committee for reading through the sweet, funny, thoughtful, and witty submissions.

04/25/2026

This could be you! Submit your poem today! Deadline is April 30. https://www.menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/Library-and-Community-Services/Events/Community-events/Youth-Poetry-Voices

04/20/2026

https://www.menlopark.gov/News-articles/20260418Nick-Szegda-selected-as-new-Library-and-Community-Services-director

Congratulations Nick! So well deserved. The Menlo Park Library Foundation is lucky to work with you!

Nick Szegda has been selected as the new Library and Community Services director. Szegda brings 33+ years of experience within the City of Menlo Park. He started as a part-time employee in the library and grew his career to take on a variety of roles, including overseeing every division within the L...

04/20/2026

Calling all Menlo Park youth poets! Only 11 days left to submit your poem!!! https://www.menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/Library-and-Community-Services/Events/Community-events/Youth-Poetry-Voices

04/09/2026

Calling all Menlo Park aspiring youth poets! Find out more https://www.menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/Library-and-Community-Services/Events/Community-events/Youth-Poetry-Voices

04/03/2026

April is National Poetry Month! The Menlo Park Library is once again hosting Youth Poetry Voices! Submit your poem here

Elevating youth literacy and creative expression with original works of poetry created by Menlo Park youth.

02/11/2026

Sunshine and Sunflowers celebrate the 2025 Youth Poetry Voices. Stay tuned this spring for entry details https://www.menlolibrary.org/youth_poetry_voices

02/01/2026

The sun is shining in Menlo Park - look for a Little Free Library in your neighborhood! Take a book, leave a book.