Monterey Public Library - Join us for Summer Reading at your Library

Greetings!

It's the time of the year where libraries celebrate summer reading & learning through gamification, or making game boards and rewards for reading. Why do libraries highlight reading specifically during the summer rather than year round?

Many educators talk about the "summer slide" or basically how learning becomes stagnant or decreases while kids are out of school. However. we've once again opened our Summer Reading Program for all ages. Remember that we are all continuously learning; we continuously learn after exiting high school or college. Parents and caregivers should definitely join their children to show that learning never stops, and that reading helps us to reflect on the past, understand our present, and forecast the future. We've also included activities on the game board that promote growth and learning! Remember that learning doesn't end when school ends...the library reflects your individual path towards education and learning moving forward.

The Library is hosting a number of programs this summer for all ages. Our theme is "Level Up at Your Library" and we hope that you find something this summer that keeps your brain engaged to hit that next level. Learn from a neighbor, play a board game, read a book you love, read a book you hate, try out a new language...just keep your brain engaged!

As for "why just the summer?" well, I think the Summer Slide is a great way to remind all ages that it's not just kids that need to keep reading & learning. Let's continue to create a well informed and connected community!

Warmly,

Brian

MPL's Event Calendar

REMINDER TOMOROW:

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

James Michael Dorsey is back with a new

quarterly series of adventure travelogues -

“Off the Beaten Path!"

Award-winning author, Dorsey will share how his experiences as a professional world explorer in remote areas inspired him to become a writer, speaker, and photographer. His dramatic and awe inspiring presentations include images, videos and personal stories.

With travel to over 60 countries, this discussion explores his first adventure, which led the way to becoming a cetacean specialist, an expert on whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Off the Beaten Path with James Michael Dorsey

TOMORROW, June 13th

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

MPL Community Room

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Dorsey's books will be for available for sale following the presentation.

RELAX YOUR EVERYTHING!

Ready too chill out and relax for

an hour and a half?

Think calmness, tranquility, and peacefulness...

Join SkyyeSong Fell and ValiAnnna Francis

for an alchemical sound bath

mediative journey.

Relax Your Everything

Saturday, June 14th

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

MPL Community Room

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

SkyyeSong Fell founded the Monterey Reflexology Center in 1995 following many years as an RN. Her wholistic healing sessions include Hand and

Foot Reflexology, Deep Tissue Massage, Advanced Reiki Energy Healing, Sacred Sound Infusions and Reflexology Training.

ValiAnna Francis brings years of experience and a grounded, heart-centered presence to her work with sound. Her sessions are known for creating

deep calm, clarity, and connection — an experience that’s a powerful

way to reconnect with your inner peace.

ARE YOU A GAMER?

Teens and tweens only -

come check out a

video game mobile theater on wheels!!!

Are You A Gamer?

Tuesday, June 17th

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

MPL Parking Lot

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Snacks included!

“Level Up Gamers!”

LEVEL UP YOUR D&D SKILLS

Level up your Dungeons and Dragons skills on a quest

to a fantasy world. Create your own characters via

storytelling and imagination at the library!

The first of four Dungeon and Dragon meetups,

this program is a summer don’t miss!

Dungeons and Dragoons Meetup

Wednesday, June 18th

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

MPL Community Room

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

All newcomers and experts are invited. Open to ages 14-25 years old.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

The Monterey Public Library will be closed

on June 19th, officially Juneteenth

National Independence Day.

Juneteenth was officially established as a national holiday in 2021. However, the celebrations date back to June 19, 1865, marking the ordering of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the Civil War.