Donate or volunteer

Make a donation

Financial contributions

If you would like to make a financial donation or bequest to Menlo Park Library, please visit the website of partner charitable nonprofit organization, Menlo Park Library Foundation.

Book donations

Donations of new and gently used books are handled by partner charitable nonprofit organization, Friends of the Menlo Park Library. Donated books are sold in the library bookstore, at quarterly sales and online; proceeds support the Menlo Park libraries. Please check their website for donation hours and more information about what items are accepted: Friends of the Menlo Park Library

Recycling information

For information about recycling items that we do not accept and you are unable to donate elsewhere, you may find the following websites useful:

• In San Mateo County: Recycleworks.org
• In Santa Clara County: RecycleStuff.org

Get involved

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Menlo Park Library are always seeking volunteers to assist with sorting, pricing, and selling donated books in the library bookstore, at quarterly sales and online.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Friends of the Menlo Park Library website. 

Teen Advisory Group

Menlo Park students in grades 7-12 are welcome to join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG), which develops ideas with library staff about our teen programs, displays and more. The Teen Advisory Group meets twice a month at the Menlo Park Library.

Visit the TAG tab on the Teen Services page for more information and to join.

Partner organizations and advisory bodies

Friends of the Menlo Park Library

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports the library by reselling donated books and media. The proceeds go to the library's resources, facilities, programs and events.

Visit the Friends of the Menlo Park Library website to learn more about donations or about becoming a volunteer.

Library Commission

The Library Commission is an advisory body charged primarily with advising the City Council on matters related to the maintenance and operation of the City's libraries and library systems.

Visit the Library Commission page for more information.

Literacy Partners - Menlo Park

Literacy Partners - Menlo Park (LPMP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy programs and projects through fundraising and community awareness.

Visit the Literacy Partners website for more information.

Menlo Park Historical Association

The Menlo Park Historical Association was organized in 1971 as an offshoot of the Friends of the Library with the aim to collect, preserve and disseminate historical data, information, relics and objects or records of historical interest relating to the City of Menlo Park and environs.

Visit the Menlo Park Historical Association website for more information.

Menlo Park Library Foundation

The Menlo Park Library Foundation is a volunteer organization which raises funds to support library services and innovative programs for children and families.

Visit the Menlo Park Library Foundation website to make a financial contribution or become a supporting member.

Teen Advisory Group

Menlo Park students in grades 7-12 are welcome to join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG), which develops ideas with library staff about our teen programs, displays and more. The Teen Advisory Group meets twice a month at the Menlo Park Library.

Visit the TAG tab on the Teen Services page for more information and to join.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) advises the Parks and Recreation Commission and city staff on activities, events and programs to meet the needs of youth and teens in the community.

Visit the Youth Advisory Committee page for more information.