Greetings!
What is Library Joy? One of our library colleagues in Solano County sparked social media interest in "Library Joy" with his personal stories about the experiences he had growing up, and the experiences of families in the library. If you know Mychal Threets personally, he is an incredibly warm, authentic, and kind individual who loves his library.
For my Library Joy - I think about the feeling of belonging when you first walk into the building. The experience may be the smell of books, the visual or organized stacks, learning a new skill, or seeing welcoming faces from your community inside.
I think about the parent or caregiver here in the library with young children...and the joy on their faces as they explore a welcoming space! Your joy brings me joy.
I think about the serendipity of looking up a topic in the California History Room, but then learning new pieces of information or finding out how different eras of history are tied together. I feel like Indiana Jones at that moment.
I think about my son strutting through the library and choosing stacks and stacks of items that stir his curiosity. The pride he has in learning is contagious.
Mychal Threets has since left Solano Library, but never fear! He'll be working with PBS to highlight books for young readers and will continue his advocacy work around the country.
What is your Library Joy?
Warmly~
Brian
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WHO KNEW? IT'S ALL ABOUT CAMBODIA...
TODAY!
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Let’s journey to the ancient kingdom of Cambodia! Join explorer and award winning author James Michael Dorsey as he recaps untold adventures in the jungle with the Khmer people. Located in the largest religious complex on earth, hear about carved historical stone walls, unusual railways, and captivating stories from monks and nuns.
BEFORE THEY VANISH TRAVELOGUE: UNTOLD STORIES FROM CAMBODIA
TODAY, March 8th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MPL Community Room
Copies of his books, including his recently published title, The Lagoon: Encounters with the Whales of San Ignacio will be available for purchase.
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LET'S GET CRAFTY - TEEN EDITION |
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It’s “Beading Craft Day” at MPL!
Join Teen Librarian Andrea
for "all things craft beads."
Stations include beaded jewelry,
beaded shoelaces, and even
a beaded cellphone wrist strap.
Friday, March 15th
(and every 3rd Friday of the month)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MPL Community Room
Open to all teens in
middle and high school.
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SEWING, SEAMS & STITCHING! |
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A new face to MPL's sewing programs, she's got some amazing projects
lined up. This program is open for kids ages 7-10.
Saturday, March 16th
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
MPL Community Room
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THE BOOK IS ALWAYS BETTER
THAN THE MOVIE!
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Everyone always says the book is better than the movie. You be the judge.
Read a book from the last five years that’s been adapted
into a movie or TV series and let us know what you think!
NoveList tip: Search for the genre “Page to Screen”
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SAY GOODBYE TO WINTER
AND THE MPL WINTER READING PROGRAM
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For this year, at least.
Did you drop off your completed winter reading log yet? You still have time...
Read for 20 minutes a day (six hours) or more and bring in your completed reading log by March 16th to pick out your free book!
HAPPY READING TO YOU!
All ages are welcome to participate.
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presents an incredible speaker series with Meredith May, author of The Honey Bus and more recently Loving Edie.
Loving Edie is a heartfelt memoir of personal, family, and self-discovery. Featuring a lovable, but anxiety prone, golden retriever named Edie, this story teaches about love, trust, and bravery. While Meredith and her wife dedicate themselves to “fixing” Edie, it is actually
Edie doing the “saving.”
Saturday, March 16th
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
MPL Community Room
To learn more about the Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation, visit InvestInMPL.org. To be added to a mailing list specifically for the Author Talk Series, email hubbard@monterey.org, with subject: Add Me.
Thank you to MPL’s Friends & Foundation for supporting
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HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CITY OF MONTEREY'S RENTAL INVENTORY PROGRAM? |
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The City of Monterey Housing Office will be holding a series of Rental Inventory Drop-In Workshops for the public. Feel free to stop by and ask questions, and or get drop-in assistance with registering properties or filing for
an exemption.
Tuesdays and Thursdays (March 5th - April 18th)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MPL Solarium
For additional information:
Call the Hotline: (831) 242-8740
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There’s a whole other world out there…
Take a deep dive into the exploration of sound in the vast ocean! Come learn about whales simply by listening to them.
Did you know whales use sound
to assist in communication, interaction, reproduction, and food searches?
Join Dr. John Ryan, a biological oceanographer with the
in an exhilarating presentation about whale sounds, relating
specifically to scientific discoveries and protection.
Wednesday, March 20th
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Monterey Public Library
Also, come learn about the local annual event
dedicated to whales: Whalefest Monterey!
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Please note the library will be closed on Friday, March 22nd for a staff development day. We’ll be busy finding new and innovative ways to serve all library patrons and our community. Stay tuned for some exciting programs!
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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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