In recognition of the continued spike in COVID-19 cases countywide, we want to remind our community of the many services which can be accessed online rather than in person. In person services require advance appointments.
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Effective Nov. 1, the Menlo Park Library and Belle Haven Branch Library operating hours will expand to include Mondays and longer Thursday hours. Sunday open hours are anticipated to resume at both library locations in January 2022. View the operating hours and holiday schedule.
Library visitors will be required to comply with applicable State of California and/or San Mateo County health guidelines.
Menlo Park Library is committed to being the first and best resource for Menlo Park residents to get books and audiovisual materials. If you need a specific item but can't find it in our library catalog, use the suggest a purchase form to request it. We will make every reasonable effort to acquire it and add it to the library collection, provided that the item is available and the cost is within reason.
Learn more about the library, including donations, library hours and holidays and how to make library suggestions.
Learn about equipment available, how to get a library card, the Homework Center, local Little Free Libraries, outreach services, the Seed Lending Library and more.
Learn about apps, catalogs, eBooks, eMagazines, eVideo, library materials, museum passes and online resources.
View the library's operating hours and holiday schedule.
Log on to access your library account, view your borrowing information and browse your collections.
Check out upcoming programs and events for adults, children, seniors/older adults and teens.
Project Read is the Menlo Park Library's free adult literacy program. We help adult English language learners improve their reading, writing and speaking skills.
Sean Reinhart
Library and Community Services Director Email 650-330-2510
Main Library
800 Alma St. Operating hours 650-330-2501
Belle Haven Branch Library
413 Ivy Drive Operating hours 650-330-2540