Greetings!
Have you walked (or driven) the Path of History?
The Path first opened as a driving route in 1939. The plans started in 1938 by Colonel Roger S. Fitch, retired Presidio of Monterey commander and Monterey History & Art Association (MHAA) president along with Laura Bride, MHAA historian and Custom House curator. Monterey City Council approved the project, and numerous agencies banded together to help promote and preserve the rich history in Monterey. The Path of History opened as a 2.8 mile, 30 minute driving tour following an orange-red painted line running clockwise around Old Town Monterey. The first map started at the old El Cuartel site on Munras (where our first public library once stood!), and the second map started at the French Consulate building when it had been moved to Camino El Estero. Over time it has transitioned into a walking path with 56 different sites highlighted along the way - primarily from the Spanish, Mexican, and early California periods.
When we look at the Path today, it's important to ask "who is missing?" and "what stories need to be added here?" There are many people that helped contribute to the story of Monterey past the initial Alta California era. In 1938 many of these stories were still evolving and part of the current lived experience. Additionally, we need to recognize that our Rumsen and Esselen Tribal Communities were the first people here, and continue to live in our community.
Tonight at 6pm (Thursday August 3rd), we'll be at the Japanese American Citizens League Hall at 424 Adams St. to discuss the addition of two unique heritage walks for the Path of History. Tomorrow at 10am and 1pm (Friday August 4th), we will be travelling the proposed walking paths in the Pearl District and Lower Presidio/New Monterey neighborhoods. The times and stops will be on our Museums & Cultural Arts agenda under Special Meeting. Join us!
Warmly~
Brian
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Get ready to sew something “SEW” fun! Scrunchies and bow ties are this month’s tween and teen sewing project with Meri.
Friday, August 4th
Sewing with Meri - Tween and Teen Edition
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MPL Community Room
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A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
EDITORS' CHOICE
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Tom Lin’s Book, The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu, is this month's Book Flight Book Club selection. Offering mystery and romance wrapped into one thrilling story, it's a tale of Ming Tsu, an orphaned son of Chinese immigrants raised by the leader of a California crime cartel. His love for Ada draws him to escape to a life vastly different than expected.
Tuesday, August 8th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
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Teens - end summer on a SCARY note with MPL’s Horror Reading and Writing Workshop. In partnership with the Horror Writers Association, this workshop will include reading a selection from Squad, by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Lisa Sterle.
Bring your “squad” or come solo to discuss the story, the horror genre, and create your own story. Do you dare?
Friday, August 11th
TEEN SUMMER SCARES WORKSHOP
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
MPL Community Room
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SPRING CLEANING IN AUGUST |
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Now is the time to go through your bookcases, check out your kids' book bins, and find new homes for those special books you no longer want.
Every Wednesday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
MPL basement door, off the rear parking lot
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Also, please come visit the MPL Friends & Foundation booth at Night Market 831 in Sand City. They will be sharing information about the library and selling books.
Friday, August 4th
Sand City Art Park
525 Ortiz Avenue, Sand City
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thank you to MPL’s Friends & Foundation
for supporting the
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HAVE YOU MET SIANNA AND TYRION? |
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They are two of MPL’s very special furry friends, certified therapy dogs from the Monterey County SPCA, that love dog story time with MPL’s youngest visitors.
Thursday, August 10th and 24th
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
MPL Community Room
Sign up begins 10 minutes prior to the program start time.
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SPOKEN WORD WITH POET LAUREATE |
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Join California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick for a writing workshop designed to ignite the creative spark within aspiring writers and a platform to hone their skills.
This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Friday, August 18th
POETRY WORKSHOP
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MPL Community Room
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ARE YOU PUZZLED?
SNEAK PEEK...
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Did you join the puzzle craze during the pandemic? Time to dig out all those gently used puzzles and share the fun. Bring one and take one at MPL's Puzzle Exchange!
Please make sure that all puzzles are securely packaged and that there are no missing pieces please!
Saturday, August 26th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MPL Community Room
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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, 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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