Greetings!
You may have seen the news that the Western Flyer has returned to Monterey Bay and will be arriving here this Saturday. I've pondered why this boat is so important to the community - but it's hard to summarize in this newsletter...but I'll try! The Western Flyer is a snapshot of what makes Monterey "Monterey"...commercial fishermen, hard work, canneries, marine biology and science, love and passion, craftsmanship, artists, poetry, literature, ecology, and creativity. All in one place.
The Western Flyer and book Sea of Cortez connect the theories of both Steinbeck "the Phalanx" and with Ricketts "intertidal zones" and "wave theory." Ricketts focused on ecology and the intertidal zone - species were interconnected by where they lived in the environment - leading biologists to a greater understanding of how species live, thrive, and die based on their surroundings. You can see this in action with the rise and fall of the canning industry, and in how the Monterey Bay Aquarium sets up their interpretive exhibits. With Steinbeck, through the actions of individuals within the group a larger purpose arrives: The Phalanx.
Literary history was created on this ship. Their discussions with Sparky Enea, "Tiny" Colletto, Tony Berry, and Tex Travis directly led to Steinbeck writing Cannery Row and a story that he heard from locals on the trip manifested as The Pearl. In Cannery Row, no matter their status in life, one individual's actions impact another in their Phalanx. I believe that these two men connected based on their views on how the interconnected life in the sea does not differentiate from our actions on land. They collaborated on ideas and grew individually and collectively as a result.
How is the Library connected to this? The California History Room of the Monterey Public Library contains numerous documents and photos related to Steinbeck, Ricketts, Cannery Row, and the Western Flyer. Our Pacific Biological Laboratories Museum still tells the stories of Ed Ricketts and the Western Flyer. Not to mention the different books we have available on these topics! History is warm and rich in Monterey. The scientific, literary, and philosophic nature of the Western Flyer will live on as it takes her next voyage.
Warmly~
Brian
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Get your BINGO markers ready! During November, MPL is hosting "Cozy Bingo” for all ages. Five square (in a row) winners will get a small prize bag containing some winter cozy treats. YUM!
Black out bingo winners can choose a free book and entry into a prize drawing.
Bingo sheets are available for pickup at the Library Help Desk.
B I N G O B I N G O B I N G O B I N G O B I N G O B I N G O
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Rumor has it, Meri will be leading tweens and teens in a creative sewing project this month, a useful cord saver.
Together, let's get our technology organized!
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TOMORROW, Friday, November 3rd
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MPL Community Room
This program is for tweens and teens.
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WRITING THROUGH THE DARK TIMES |
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In a world filled with angst, stress, and conflict, self care is critical.
Join Nina Solomita, MFA, for a workshop aiming to access your imagination, build your mental strength and discover yourself as a writer.
Saturday, November 4th
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
MPL Community Room
Writers at all levels of experience
are welcome.
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Have a technology conundrum?
Our drop-in help for technology & eBooks is available every Tuesday at 11:00 AM and every Thursday at 12:00 PM
No registration required! Find us next to the Library Help Desk.
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Please note the Monterey Public Library will be closed on:
Saturday, November 11th
in honor of Veteran’s Day
and
Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th
in celebration of Thanksgiving.
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PERSEPOLIS: THE STORY OF A CHILDHOOD
GRAPHIC NOVEL MEMOIR
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Join us for this month’s BookFlight Book Club titled Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood. Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel memoir details her early life story in Tehran from ages six to fourteen. Satrapi depicts her personal experiences during the overthrow of the Shah’s regime and the victory of the Islamic Revolution. She also brings perspective to the tragic effects of the
war with Iraq.
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood is followed by the second volume, Persepolis: The Story of a Return.
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Tuesday, November 14th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MPL Community Room
Note: BookFlight Book Club is now offered in a hybrid model, both in person and on zoom at the new time of 5:00 PM.
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NEED A FREE PLACE TO HOLD A MEETING? |
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The library is your answer!
MPL is committed to be an inclusive community hub. We offer meeting rooms, open to the public, on are a first-come first served basis.
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The Community Room
- Seats up to 90 people
- Available to non-profit/educational organizations
- Reservations can be made up to 42 days (6 weeks) in advance, with a minimum lead time of 5 days prior to the booking
- Maximum of 2 bookings every 30 days per individual or organization.
- Booking is done online and is subject to Library approval
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The Solarium
Conference Room
- Seats up to 12 people
- Available to be immediately booked online, if available
- Reservation up to 7 days (1 week) in advance, with no minimum lead time prior to booking.
- Maximum of 2 bookings every 30 days per individual or organization.
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NOTE: You must have a valid MPL card to make a room reservation.
Don’t forget to check out a book on your way out!
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MPL Hours of Service:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Bookmobile:
Tuesday: 12:30 PM - 1:00 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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