Monterey Public Library - Summer Reading starts June 1st

Greetings,

I'm excited to see the variety of events that your Monterey Public Library staff have planned for this summer. Thanks to generous donor support, we are able to provide a wide variety of programs throughout June and July! Our staff have been working to create a summer of fun activities that stir curiosity. I'm happy to hear when I'm talking to people about the "life" "energy" or "vibe" that they experience here at the Monterey Public Library. Just know that our entire team is engaged in serving the community and finding ways to improve services to you. We aspire to make the Library a community destination, and not only a transactional space.

Starting Monday, June 1st, you can pick up a game board for all ages here at the Library or at the Bookmobile. While you're here, make sure to pickup our June & July calendars to see the different activities we have for all ages. The theme this year is "Plant a Seed, Read" with the library nourishing our minds, family, culture, and community. We all hope that you find something that inspires you or brings you back into the library doors to learn something new.

Happy summer!

Check out more information on the Summer Reading Program link!

Warmly,

Brian

MPL's Event Calendar

PUPPETS BRING STORIES TO LIFE...

at MPL’s Summer Reading Program Youth and Family Kickoff Event!

Join us for Rumpelstuntskin, a magical puppet show based on the classic fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin. Children and families are invited to experience whimsical puppets and imaginative storytelling, followed by a fun craft project.

Rumpelstuntskin Puppet Show!

Saturday, June 6th

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

MPL Community Room

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

IT'S A CLASSIC

This month’s Book Flight Book Club features a true classic, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, published in 1813. Whether you are reading it for the

first time or revisiting it from your high school English literature days, join

us for a lively discussion about the witty Elizabeth Bennet and often misunderstood Mr. Darcy. Together, we will explore themes of social

status, awkward romance, financial security, and personal growth in

one of literature’s most beloved books.

Book Flight Book Club - Pride and Prejudice

Tuesday, June 9th

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

MPL Community Room

FOR THE BIRDS!

Kids, come paint bird houses with us!

Bird houses provide so many benefits to our bird populations and overall environment.

For the Birds!

Thursday, June 11th

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

MPL Community Room

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Did you know bird houses:

-attract birds to our yards, many of which eat insects and mosquitoes, providing environmentally friendly pest control

-provide birds protection from predators and adverse weather conditions

-promote a greater variety of birds to nest in our area

-allow us to enjoy bird watching and behaviors, a healthy and relaxing recreational activity

Let your creativity fly!

BARK FOR BOOKS

Have you met our newest volunteer Mirage? Mirage is a certified therapy dog, who belongs to MPL's on-call librarian Catrina. Mirage loves listening to stories!

Paws To Read

Thursday, June 11th

and every second and fourth Thursday of the month

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

MPL Community Room

Parents of kindergartens and up can sign up for 10 minute reading sessions. Sign up sheets will be available 10 minutes before the program begins.

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ARTIST

with Library and Museums Director Brian Edwards at a beginner art workshop for all ages. Paint and Draw at the Library is part of MPL’s community art programming, driven by a commitment to make creative

arts more accessible to everyone.

Paint and Draw at the Library

Friday, June 12th

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

MPL Community Room

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

All materials will be provided.