MPL Reopening Its Doors July 27! |
On Tuesday, July 27, Monterey Public Library will reopen its doors after 500 days of closure. Library hours will be Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sidewalk Service will continue from 10:00 am to Noon. We can't wait to see you!
You’ll see some familiar faces when you walk inside, but much has changed as well. Your safety, and the safety of staff, is our top priority. New measures include:
- Masks will be required to keep everyone safe, especially our youngest readers,
- Fewer computers and chairs, to avoid overcrowding,
- Outside air intake and air filtering systems have been maximized,
- Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes available throughout the building,
- Programs remain online or outdoors, and use of meeting rooms is on pause,
- A patron app gives you the option to borrow without stopping at the desk or self-checks.
Please join us as we navigate the post-Covid era, and know that we are happy to see you and help you again!
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The Bookmobile Rides Again!
Monterey’s mobile branch – the Bookmobile! –will hit the road again on Tuesday, August 3. Though the schedule is more limited than it was pre-pandemic, we will be visiting our busiest stops:
Tuesdays
11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Merrill Gardens
1:00 - 2:00 pm, The Park Lane
Thursdays
1:00 - 4:00 pm, La Mesa Tech Center
4:45 - 6:00 pm, Montecito Park
Everyone is welcome. Call (831) 646-3710 for more information, and keep your eyes peeled for Ms. Orquidea at the wheel around town!
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Summer Reading Samba Party
We are happy to announce a live performance by Samba musician James Henry on Saturday, July 24 at Montecito Park in Monterey. This fun summer reading event also marks a special appearance by the Library's Bookmobile! Bay Area percussionist James Henry specializes in energetic and educational music for kids, inspired by Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder. The free Samba party starts at 2:30 pm, and our Bookmobile will be ready at its usual Montecito stop. Call (831) 646-3710 with questions, and come enjoy the music-filled afternoon!
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Book to Action: Caste Final Discussions
Our summer Book to Action program is drawing to a close. Join us for an online Community Impact Panel tomorrow, July 23, 2:00-3:30 pm, led by Laurel-Lee Alexander of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Learn how the book Caste by Isabel Wilkerson has impacted readers. Hear from local organizations (NAACP, Monterey County Administrative Office, National Coalition Building Institute, Whites for Racial Equity, Coalition for Asian Justice, Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula, and the Community Foundation's Center for Nonprofit Excellence) who are working on racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, and how you can become involved.
Our final Zoom book discussion is Saturday, July 24 at 11:00 am. You're welcome to join whether you've previously attended or not.
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Water and the West
Last month Monterey had the driest June in 127 years, according to Drought.gov. Monterey is classified as being in “extreme drought.” To help conserve water and live in better harmony with our changing climate, try these conservation websites: Save Our Water, Water Sense (EPA), or the Water Education Foundation. And, as always, contact the Library at refdesk@monterey.org and (831) 646-3933 for books and resources, like those linked above, about droughts.
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Local History with Tim Thomas |
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Genealogy with Kathy Nielsen |
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Local History and Genealogy on Film
This spring, Monterey Public Library has been presenting two lecture series on Monterey history and family history. Thanks to local history librarian Sean Briscoe, the fascinating Zoom talks by historian Tim Thomas and librarian Kathy Nielsen can now be seen on MPL's YouTube channel (along with many past recorded events).
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Pacific Grove Library Reopening
Our partner library in PG has slowly been opening to the public in recent weeks. The beautiful Carnegie Library on Central Avenue, which moved back to its remodeled location during the Covid quarantine, is open for browsing at specific times and days, and for curbside holds pick-up at certain times too; see the PGPL home page for specifics. Limited public computers and printing are available, and masks are required. Call (831) 648-5760 or send an email from their website at Contact Us.
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Monterey Public Library Top 5! |
Most checked-out books at MPL this month:
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* JK Rowling & Harry Potter, British author & character, July 31
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"Harry Potter" & JK Rowling |
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Mindfulness Meditation: Every Wednesday, 12:15-12:45 pm. More info and register here.
All Things Relative: Thursday, August 12, 4:00-5:00 pm. Genealogy research, "DNA: The Key to Uncovering Your Family History," with Kathy Nielsen. Sign up here.
Monterey's Magical History: Thursday, August 19, 4:00-5:00 pm. Historian and author Tim Thomas presents "The Other Doc: JB Phillips, Part 2. His Photography Collection and the California Department of Fish and Game in Monterey." Register here.
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Monterey Public Library | (831) 646-3933 | www.monterey.org/library
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