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Honorary Campaign Committee Endorses the Monterey Learns! Campaign

We are thrilled to share the roster of the newly constituted Honorary Campaign Committee, in support of the Monterey Learns! Campaign. We are deeply grateful for the support of these individuals:

• Joanne & Dan Albert Sr.

• Ted Balestreri

• Kip & Jay Hudson

• Fred and Phyllis Meurer

• Leon & Sylvia Panetta

• Anne Parker & Yann Lusseau

• Chris Shake

The Honorary Committee recognizes that the Monterey Public Library is a place unlike any other in the City: open to all, providing not only information and assistance, but a central space that generates common ground among our many constituents. To learn more about the Campaign, see Ways to Give, or contact Mary Jane Perna at (831) 646-5632 or perna@Monterey.org.

Inga Waite

Library & Museums Director

Bill Wojtkowski

Chair, F&F Fund Development

All Things Relative: Finding Family at the Library

Interested in searching for your ancestors? Join us Thursday, July 8, at 4:00 pm as we explore genealogy with Historian and Librarian Kathy Nielsen. This month’s topic will be "A New Life for Old Photos: Identifying, Organizing, and Restoring Photos." Photos capture our stories and those of family and friends who lived before us, giving us insights into the world of our ancestors. But our photo collections can be overwhelming: many of us have hundreds if not thousands of photos, and most are decades old. So where do we start? Kathy Nielsen is an educator and storyteller widely recognized for her expertise in genealogy. Sign up for Kathy’s fascinating virtual program here, or call (831) 646-3933.

Magical History Tour Rolls On

Curious about Monterey history? Join us for a lively discussion on Thursday, July 15 at 4:00 pm with local Historian Tim Thomas as we explore Monterey’s rich historic past. This month, we will be discussing "The Other Doc: J.B. Phillips and the California Department of Fish and Game in Monterey." For 16 years, Tim was historian and curator for the Monterey Maritime & History Museum and has worked with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, California State Parks and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Save your virtual seat by registering here or call us at (831) 646-3933. A Zoom link will be sent to you on July 15.

Photo credit: J.B. Phillips Collection, Monterey Public Library/California History Room

Reading Colors Your World, Summer Reading Week 7

Are you participating in our Summer Reading Program? We're celebrating books and creativity with all the colors of the rainbow, including "Indigo" and "Violet" art activities and books in July. Sign up on the Library's webpage for Beanstack and continue to log your reading to earn prizes. Teens should be checking out artist Kenton Hoppas' weekly videos for art ideas. Don't forget to pick up each week's free art activity kit at the Library's front door, and join our discussions of the adult summer book, Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.

The Boys of Summer Play Ball!

Did you know that Monterey has a minor league baseball team? The Monterey Amberjacks are in the Pecos League, and play in Sollecito Park, next to Lake El Estero in Monterey. This weekend they play the Santa Cruz Seaweed on Saturday, July 10, and the Bakersfield Train Robbers on July 11! Come support one of those games. Major League Baseball is in full swing, with the San Francisco Giants in first place in the National League, and the Oakland A's in second place in their division. The All-Star Game (a mid-season tradition) takes place this week on July 13 in Denver, Colorado. And of course, MPL has your bases covered with a wide variety of baseball books and movies. Just call us at (831) 646-3933 to request some!

Monterey Public Library Board of Trustees

Want to see the decision-making process of our Library's Board of Trustees? Board meetings are available to watch via Zoom or on Monterey's YouTube channel on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm. The agenda is posted in advance, and public comments may be submitted prior to the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 22. We welcome community participation.