Greetings!
Thank you again to our community for voting Monterey Public Library the Best Library in Monterey County by readers of the MC Weekly for 15 consecutive years! This honor represents the commitment and dedication of our library staff, volunteers, friends & foundation, and you - our community. Libraries stay relevant and active based on the people behind them. Storytimes, makerspaces, lending collections of books and "things", local history, lectures, and more...all have value based on the people involved.
One piece that I bring up to people is the library as a 'habit.' What I mean by this is: do you visit a specific grocery store, or do you order online? Do you eat at a restaurant a certain day of the week? Do you have a game night? Do you hiking or walking regularly? Or do you attend classes on a specific day? For some people - libraries are part of their habit - and for others we are not. Just like all other activities, building consistent habits helps to steer our lives. In my opinion, building the library into your regular routine is a healthy habit! For an interesting read related to this, check out The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg.
So thank you for your support and making the library part of your habit.
Warmly~
Brian
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IT ALL STARTED WITH AN
UNUSUAL LOOKING ABALONE...
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Curious? So was Tim Thomas! Back in 1992, Tim interviewed Roy Hattori about his 1939 diving trip, just south of Point Conception, in search for red abalone. Instead, he discovered a new species. Learn about Hattori’s adventures, abalone and the diverse habitats of Monterey Bay. Tim Thomas will join Tommy Hattori, the grandson of Roy, who has been researching his grandfather’s story for years. Tommy Hattori is currently the Director of Global Studies at the Chadwick School in Palos Verdes, California.
THIS AFTERNOON, September 28th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
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GOING BACK IN TIME...
Did you know you can watch Tim Thomas’ previous Magical History Tours on archive on MPL’s YouTube Channel. Keep learning Monterey!
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GARDENING IS ALWAYS IN SEASON |
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Learn how to get the most from your small-space food garden. Drawing on her many years of gardening experience in our region, Pam Peirce will share information on year-round garden planning, choosing the best crops and varieties for a small garden, soil preparation, growing edible flowers, attracting beneficial insects, and avoiding many common garden pests. Beginner or experienced gardener, you will find plenty of helpful information here.
Copies of the latest edition of Golden Gate Gardening will be available for purchase.
Saturday, September 30th
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MPL Community Room
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Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ArtWorks
1123 Fremont Boulevard in Seaside
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It's a Monster Mash...
for your pocket.
Sewing With Meri
Tween and Teen Edition
Friday, October 6th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MPL Community Room
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At least without special eclipse glasses. In 2023 and 2024, there are two scheduled special eclipses that will light up the sky.
Join NASA and SSI Ambassador Ron Provost to learn all about these and other eclipses! Attendees will receive a pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses to safely view the upcoming eclipses.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MPL Community Room
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UPCOMING ECLIPSES
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Annular Solar Eclipse most visible at 9:18 am PDT
and
Monday, April 8, 2024
Total Solar Eclipse - Great North American Eclipse,
most visible at 11:13 AM PDT
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ACRONYM CHEAT SHEET
NSTA = National Science Teachers Association
SSI = Space Science Institute
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
ASP = Astronomical Society of the Pacific
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Please note eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses. Regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the sun.
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ALL THE WAY FROM SAN FRANCISCO...
FOR A HAUNTING HALLOWEEN HORROR TALE
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The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Horror Writers Association will join us for Haunting Halloween Tales of Terror. Authors will share selected readings, host a Q & A session, and sign books.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MPL’s Community Room
Best for teen and adult audiences.
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Francesca Maria writes dark fiction surrounded by cats near the Pacific Ocean.
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Sumiko Saulson is a Bram Stoker Nominated poet and an award-winning author. |
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A.H. Plotts writes horror and other dark fiction and is a regular columnist.
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We are listening to your recommendations!
Book Flight Bookclub will now be IN PERSON and on ZOOM!
2nd Tuesday of every month
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The London Seance Society is Sarah Penner’s historical mystery taking place in 1873 at an abandoned chateau on the outskirts of Paris. The plot is set around of two women teaming up to solve a high profiled murder with an unexpected twist of fate.
Tuesday, October 10th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ZOOM
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IVY, KIT, ROSA, RUBY AND SELKA MISS YOU! |
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Are 18 years old or older
Are a resident of the City of Monterey or the City of Pacific Grove
Have a valid Monterey or Pacific Grove Public Library card
Qualify for Free School Lunch, WIC, CalFresh, SNAP, Meals on Wheels,
Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids, Section 8 or subsidized housing, or other similar services
One free pass to the Aquarium per program year and each pass admits up to six (6) family members for a one-time visit. For free admission to the Aquarium, you must present the ticket with your matching library card and a photo ID at the Aquarium's Main Entrance.
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MPL Hours of Service:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Bookmobile:
Tuesday: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays: 12:30 PM - 5:45 PM,
Thursday: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Call (831) 646-3710 or click Bookmobile for details.
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Monterey Public Library | (831) 646-3933 | monterey.org/library
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