Libraries are full of potential power. What do I mean by that? Well, when I was a kid, late night TV was full of infomercials of people hyped up and shouting slogans at you to grab your attention. After many sleepless nights, I ended up picking up a few Tony Robbins books from my local library (I was really impressed by the helicopter in the video). Robbins has an idea that sticks with me; he has explained it in different ways over the years but in essence "Knowledge is not power, it is potential power. Power is applying knowledge in execution or action." How does this idea connect to your local library?
We provide the tools for you to take action. Do you need tax forms? We have those, but you need to take the action to actually file them. We have recipe books - but the power is in actually trying the recipe out yourself! Were you aware of a program that interested you? Scheduling the time to attend the program and building growth into your calendar is an action. Knowledge is a tool that can be sharpened and honed to build your sense of self and skillset.
I don't fully agree with the notion that "knowledge is not power" as there are many forms of power. Just the act of reading can allow you to understand about other cultures or history and lead to personal growth. But still, there is a lot of power with the action of creating within a community space - or using these skills outside. Many people have learned new skills in their library - magicians, artists, musicians, and more. Back in 2011 at the YOUmedia program at Chicago Public Library, Chancelor Bennett honed his craft before releasing his first album as Chance the Rapper. There is power in learning, but there is also power in action.
I'm always intrigued by stories I've heard first hand of what people learned inside their library. What do you want to learn and what do you want to create? How have you turned knowledge into power?
Warmly~
Brian
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CANNERY ROW DAYS EVENTS CONTINUE!
WHO ARE THE 'WE' OF THE SEA OF CORTEZ?
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Come find out during this afternoon’s zoom lecture with Susan Shillinglaw (Professor of English Emerita, San Jose State University):
The ‘We’ of Sea of Cortez: The Boat, the Crew, Steinbeck, Ricketts and Carol.
TODAY, March 30th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
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A Boatbuilders’ Perspective: Restoring the Western Flyer in
Point Townsend, WA.
Speakers: Tim Lee and Pete Rust (Co-owners of Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-Op)
Thursday, April 6th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
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Art and Algae: An Artist's Journey into the Science of Seaweed
Speaker: Josie Iselin
(Artist, Author and Co-Director of Above/Below)
Thursday, April 13th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
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Guided Tide Pooling
at Lover's Point
Join the Pacific Grove Natural History Museum and
the Western Flyer Foundation
for a guided tide pooling adventure!
Saturday, April 15th
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lover’s Point Park:
Meet on the grassy area
near the stairs
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes with good traction for climbing around on slippery or wet rocks.
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CANNERY ROW DAYS READING GROUP
with Susan Shillinglaw
Professor of English Emerita,
San Jose State University
The Log from the Sea of Cortez
by John Steinbeck
Wednesday, April 19th -
Third Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pacific Biological
Laboratories Museum
800 Cannery Row, Monterey
*A special thank you to Penguin Classics for their generous donation of the text.
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Squid, Shark & Ray Artisanal Fisheries in the Gulf of California
Speakers:
William Gilly (Professor of Oceans, Hopkins Marine Station) &
Greg Cailliet (Professor Emeritus, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories)
Thursday, April 20th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
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BOOK FLIGHT BOOK CLUB:
1st BOOK IN THE HARLEM TRILOGY
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Join MPL’s book club discussion of Harlem Shuffle, the first book in The Harlem Trilogy. Written by Colson Whitehead, a New York Times bestselling author, Harlem Shuffle is a spectacular novel of heists and shakedowns in Harlem in the 1960s.
Tuesday, April 11th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
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LET'S ALL DO THE BUNNY HOP! |
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Calling all bunny fans! This month’s sewing project is “bouncing” into the MPL Community Room.
Kids aged 7-10 years old are welcome to come sew some long floppy ears and cottontail bunnies!
Saturday, April 15th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MPL Community Room
No sewing experience necessary.
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NEW PROGRAM ALERT
SEWING FOR TWEENS
Kids ages 11 - 14
Friday, April 7th
(every first Friday of the month)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MPL Community Room
No sewing experience necessary.
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No, we are not joking! MPL is participating in the Cover to Cover Club sponsored by In-N-Out. After reading five books, kids ages 4-12, earn a gift card for a free hamburger or cheeseburger. Parents simply sign the reading log and bring it to the MPL Help Desk to redeem the voucher, while supplies last. Cover to Cover Club ends on April 15th. Happy Reading! |
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Ever notice all the amazing art work around the library? Next time you are wandering through the bookcases, look up and around. You may just notice some pretty fantastic art surrounding our book collections.
Children at play on Del Monte Beach, Custom House, Coastal Town, and Boating Trio are a few of the many extraordinary pieces.
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MPL Hours of Service:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Bookmobile:
Tuesday: 12:30 PM - 1:15 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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