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Paul Bundy picks out a book in the Friends of the Library section inside Menlo Park Library on June 8, 2016. Photo by Michelle Le.

Friends of the Library Book Sale, July 26-27

Browse through thousands of items — children’s books, adult fiction and nonfiction, collectables, DVDs and more — at the Menlo Park Friends of the Library Book Sale from Friday, July 26, to Saturday, July 27, at the Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St.

Most items are priced at $1-2. Cash and checks will be accepted. All proceeds support library programs and events.

The Friday sale runs from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. The Saturday sale is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

More information at menlopark.gov.

— Angela Swartz

Mini succulent gardens created at a previous succulent garden workshop. Courtesy city of Menlo Park.

Create a free succulent garden at the Belle Haven Library on July 29

Menlo Park residents are invited to a succulent-garden-making workshop at the Belle Haven Library at 100 Terminal Ave. from 2-3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29. 

Adults and teens alike are invited to choose their favorite succulents and decorations to assemble and take home and this free event. The event will take place in the makerspace at the Belle Haven Library, and will continue until supplies run out. 

Learn how to prepare for any disaster on Aug. 3

Join San Mateo County’s 20th Annual Disaster Preparedness Day on Aug. 3, to learn more about disaster preparedness, resources and response.

The event will include a resource and vendor fair, emergency preparedness classes and interactive demonstrations. 

There will also be wildfire preparedness seminars, CPR classes, first aid classes, home and landscape hardening workshops and disaster food preparation classes. There will also be a kids area with kid-friendly activities such as storytime with a firefighter. 

The event is free to attend, and will take place at 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

California Competes tax credit applications due Aug. 12

Applications for the California Competes tax credit, a state incentive program available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California, are due on Aug. 12. Any business in any industry can apply for the tax credit. There are $215 million in tax credits available. 

Learn more and find application resources at business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit. 

— Eleanor Raab

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Eleanor Raab joined The Almanac in 2024 as the Menlo Park and Atherton reporter. She grew up in Menlo Park, and previously worked in public affairs for a local government agency. Eleanor holds a bachelor’s...

Angela Swartz was The Almanac's editor from 2023 until 2025. She joined The Almanac as a reporter in 2018. She previously reported on youth and education, and the towns of Atherton, Portola Valley and...

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