Monterey Public Library - Food for Fines in December

Greetings!

Tomorrow is the start of Food for Fines at the Monterey Public Library. Throughout the month of December, bring in non-perishable food donations to Monterey or Pacific Grove libraries and we will waive any overdue late fees on your account* Just let the staff know that you are bringing in "Food for Fines" and show your library card. Food received will be given to the Food Bank for Monterey County and distributed to people in need throughout Monterey County. You are welcome to bring in food to donate even if you don't have library fines!

Food banks often receive the largest amount of donations around this time of year - but note that hunger is year-round! Forty percent of Monterey County residents are food insecure. Find out more about how you can donate, volunteer, or access food resources through the Food Bank for Monterey County website.

On this last day of "National Gratitude Month" - thank you all for being library members & supporting access to information and healthy communities!

*fines waived exclude lost or damaged items!! Please avoid bringing in glass or expired items.

Warmly~

Brian

MPL's Event Calendar!

DEEP IN THE HIMALAYAN

MOUNTAINS LIVES A...

YETI!

While many consider these abominable snowmen to be made up legends, we are proving them all wrong with this month's

tween and teen sewing project.

Teen and Tween Sewing Project

TOMORROW Friday, December 1, 2023

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

MPL Community Room

SHARE THE JOY!

Let’s make felt stars and trees,

rag wreaths, jingle bell balls, and

holiday cards!

A simple homemade ornament or holiday greeting can make all the difference in the lives of many homebound residents.

Join us in creating some beautiful art, which will be distributed to local community retirement facilities at our Bookmobile stops.

Winter Service Project

Saturday, December 2nd

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

MPL Community Room

No art experience necessary and all materials will be provided. Come solo, bring your friends or invite your family. Everyone is welcome.

Teens may receive volunteer community service hours.

DON'T FORGET TO SHOP FOR

THOSE BOOK LOVERS

At MPL’S F&F'S

ANNUAL GIANT USED BOOK SALE

Friday, December 8th

and

Saturday, December 9th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

MPL Community Room

Pricing

Most hard cover books: $2

Popular paperbacks $1

Jigsaw puzzles: $2

DVDs: $1

3 CDs for $1

Thank you to MPL's Friends & Foundation for supporting

the Monterey Public Library.

For more information, check out www.InvestinMPL.org.

LET'S GET COOKING

Looking for a new recipe this holiday season? Or just have some down time during the holidays? MPL staff have put together a "Let’s Get Cooking" book display with various cookbooks. This display is located near the elevator/micro film and will be up through the end of the year. Bon Appetit!

WE LOVE COMMUNITY STORY AND ART TIME

The Monterey Public Library, in partnership with Monterey Recreation, is initiating a new joint pilot program - Community Story and Art Time at Casanova Oak Knoll Center.

Tuesday, December 12th

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Casanova Oak Knoll Center

735 Ramona Avenue, Monterey

The Bookmobile will be open after the story from 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM.

This program is best for ages 0-5.

FIVE WINTERS IS YOUR WINTER MUST READ

Join this month’s Book Flight Book Club in discussing Five Winters, written by Kitty Johnson. This heartfelt novel journals Beth Bailey’s quest to find love from her childhood crush on her best friend’s brother to her unwavering desire to become a mother. It’s about love, friendship, and family - the perfect combo for holiday reading!