Middle Grade Book Group: Healer of the Water Monster

Sat · Nov 21·Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Storytelling Festival finale at Menlo Park Library offers a whole lot of tale-spinning.

Sat · Nov 21·Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Simple sets and costumes let toddlers wiggle while a storyteller retells Little Red Riding Hood at Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, for ages 2–6.

Sat · Nov 21·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Librarian Juliana leads sing‑along rhymes and story reading in the Midtown Room at Mitchell Park Library, ages 5 and under.

Sat · Nov 21·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Atherton Library, Atherton

Storytime in the children’s room features new stories, songs, and wiggles, followed by Stay and Play activities that practice sharing and social skills, ages 11 and under.

Fri · Nov 20·7 PM·Columbia Neighborhood Center, 785 Morse Ave. Sunnyvale, California 94085

Free drop-in basketball at Columbia Neighborhood Center gym for middle and high schoolers with student ID, adults and coaches not permitted.

Fri · Nov 20·7 PM·Zoppé Circus Tent - Main Library Parking Lot, 1044 Middlefield Road Redwood City, California 94063

Daring acrobatics, galloping horses, playful dogs, Nino the Clown and live music fill Zoppé Circus Tent in Redwood City’s Main Library parking lot for two hours, all ages.

Wed · Oct 28·Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Poetry Night at Menlo Park Library — community members share and listen to poems.

Wed · Oct 28·Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Movie screenings and video game sessions at Belle Haven Library, Menlo Park, for ages 13–19.

Wed · Oct 28·Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Costumed visitors wander the Belle Haven Community Campus parking lot, collecting candy and treats from decorated trunks while music plays, free treat bag provided, all ages.