Greetings!
Summer Reading is now upon us and the sun is shining...oh wait the sun it's gone...hey now it's back!
No matter what the weather, Summer is a perfect time to find a new passion, cozy up to a great book, learn a new skill, meet some neighbors at your favorite spot, or find fresh ways to have fun! We hope that you take a look at our library events or pick out a new book (or eBook) that sparks joy.
For this year's Summer Reading & Activity board, I worked with our library team to design a bilingual board that is accessible for all ages in our community. Art is something that has always sparked joy for me, so I was delighted to draw the various elements this year - including a school of sardines to color to track your reading progress. Across the country, libraries are using the "Find Your Voice!" theme but we wanted to find creative ways to tailor our game & programs to you - our community. Let's celebrate the diversity of life within the people and nature surrounding us in the Monterey Bay.
If you're always on the go and looking for more eBooks - I recommend you check out the new Palace Project App for iOS and Android devices. This is a collection of eBooks in addition to our Cloud Library & Libby collections! Just make sure you get a game board, and color in those sardines...no matter what age you are. And if you really want to meet a great group of people, share your skills, and support the library - please think about joining the Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation Board. Application info is below!
Warmly~
Brian
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KEEP CALM AND READ A BOOK:
KIDS EDITION
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Gone are the days of the dreadful student summer reading requirements, or so we hope! Instead, let’s beat the “summer slide” and focus on reading for entertainment, for learning, and for FUN! Color a sardine? Reading BINGO? Join us as we dive into MPL’s Youth Summer Reading Program (SRP). Stop by MPL or the Bookmobile to pick up your “Find Your Voice” summer reading board, created by MPL’s very own Director, Brian Edwards.
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Wednesday, June 14th
Beetlelady
Come meet some crawly friends and learn about bug science!
La Mesa Village
Fleet and Family Support Center, 1280 Leahy Road, Monterey
Montecito Park
220 Montecito Avenue, Monterey
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Wednesday, June 14th
Teens Edition
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
MPL Community Room
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Saturday, June 17th
Create your own secret pouch necklace, mushroom or beetle with Sewing with Meri - Kids Edition
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MPL Community Room
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Wednesday, June 21st
Fratello Marionettes
Puppeteer Kevin Menegus
brings an enchanting tale of
Jack & the Beanstalk to life through hand-crafted marionette puppets.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MPL Community Room
Waitlist will be contacted the day before the program if cancelations occur.
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SUMMER BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE CHANGES |
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Please note Bookmobile Schedule Changes starting this month:
Tuesdays: No El Estero stop for the summer, but adding Casanova
Wednesdays: La Mesa stop
now ends at 3:00 PM
Thursdays: Park Lane stop is now from 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
For additional Bookmobile Stops and information, please check out
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TAKE PRIDE IN PRIDE MONTH |
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How cool are buttons? Soooooooo cool!
In honor of Pride Month, we are getting creative!
MPL's Library's Pride display after June 10th to pick up a button during the month of June.
Saturday, June 10th
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MPL Community Room
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WHAT DO THE WORDS MEAN TO YOU? |
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Set during the women’s suffrage movement, The Dictionary of Lost Words by Australian writer Pip Williams, takes us on an intriguing journey of a historical narrative written by men. Would the chronicle of words be different if women had written it? Join us as we discuss the perspectives of how language shapes history.
Tuesday, June 13th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
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LAST PROGRAM IN THE SERIES AND IT WILL BE A WHALE OF A TIME...
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Join us for the last program in his travelogue series as James Michael Dorsey introduces his latest book, THE LAGOON, Encounters with the Whales of San Ignacio. He will discuss the connection between humans and whales via excerpts from his book and personal stories.
Friday, June 16th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MPL Community Room
Books will be available for purchase.
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presents an author talk with
Glenn Church and Kathryn McKenzie as they discuss their book
Humbled: How California's Monterey Bay Escaped Industrial Ruin.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MPL Community Room
No Registration Required.
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Church and McKenzie will be signing copies of their book, which will be available for purchase at the event. Series events are complimentary for Friends of the Library, otherwise a $10 donation is suggested.
Interested in becoming an MPL F&F Board Member? The Board is looking to fill multiple board seats for next year, with particular skills needed in Social Media and Communications, Fund Development and Partnerships, Graphic Design, Photography and Event Coordination. To apply, please fill out an application by June 23rd. For further questions, please email info@investinmpl.org.
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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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