Another free event in the 10th Annual Menlo Park Storytelling Festival: Learn something weird! Our presenters explore true stories from the odd corners of history, science, art & adventure. For adults and teens.
Another free event in the 10th Annual Menlo Park Storytelling Festival: Moth StorySlam winner Regina Stoops grew up in a town called Normal–but life as a gay suburban housewife, active member of the Catholic church, parent of a special needs child, and, most recently, a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis provide a host of reasons to feel […]
Roopa Mohan shares a Chautauqua performance as the wife of Mahatma Gandhi on October 3, 2026. One of nine free events in the 11th Annual Menlo Park Storytelling Festival between September 27 and November 21. https://www.menlopark.gov/News-articles/City-news/2026_09-11-11th-Storytelling-Festival Free / October 3d at 1:00-2:00 pm Pacific Time
Hana Baba shares the stories she grew up with in her Sudanese American home. accompanied by music played on an oud. One of nine free events in the 11th Annual Menlo Park Storytelling Festival. October 18, 2026 – Free – 11:00-11:45 am Pacific Time https://www.menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/Library-and-Community-Services/Events/Events-for-children/20261018-Storyteller-Hana-Baba
For decades, the Southbay Storytellers and Listeners have shared the art of storytelling and developed new tellers. Now, they’ll be calling Menlo Park Library home, with an ongoing meetup on the 4th Tuesday evening of each month. Learn about and enjoy the art from this multigenerational group of pros and enthusiastic amateurs. Adults and families […]
The tales you’ll hear may not have been about pumpkins before, but John has caused a magical transformation to happen. John’s silly, action-packed tales will bring laughter from little ones and grownups alike. This is one of 9 free events in the 11th Annual Menlo Park Storytelling Festival. Free – Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 2:30-3:15 […]
Special workshop for ages 10-Adult: enjoy an introduction to the tales and the skills that make up storytelling, the oldest theatrical art! Drama teacher Enid Davis will kick things off by sharing a tale, and then we’ll get into the background and importance of storytelling, and help you build the tools to feel more comfortable sharing […]
On tour from Hawaii, Jeff Gere will share some spellbinding tales. Born on Halloween, Jeff has been “gifted” many, many true tales of the supernatural over his many decades in the Aloha State. He’ll share some of his favorites with us, exposing moments of modern island life entwined with ancient spirits in stones, bones—and the volcano […]
Tellers from the South Bay Storytellers and Listeners will be joining us to share their 35th annual Tellabration™ event. Join us to listen, or perhaps to contribute a tale, yourself! This is one of 9 free events in the 11th Annual Menlo Park Storytelling Festival. (PST Timing: 1-3 p.m.) Saturday, November 21, 2026, Free https://www.menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/Library-and-Community-Services/Events/Events-for-adults/20261121-Tellabration
