To our library family members affected by the River, Carmel, or Dolan wildfires: We are thinking of you and send our care. Remember you have a community that supports you. Contact us with your information related needs, or to request a book that gives some sense of peace.
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ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?
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October 19 is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November 3 General Election. Register to vote online at https://registertovote.ca.gov.
All California voters will be sent a vote-by-mail ballot with prepaid postage for the General Election.
To ensure that you receive your ballot, California voters may double-check their voter registration by visiting the California Secretary of State's website:
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Upcoming Virtual Programs
Virtual programs take place on Zoom, or participants may call and listen by phone.
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TED Circles: How Change Happens
TED Circles is an open platform of small groups that engage in meaningful conversations. Each month we meet to explore a different theme by watching a TED talk followed by thoughtful conversation in a friendly, respectful, and open environment. August's Circle will feature Megan Ming Francis' TEDx talk, Let's get to the root of racial injustice. We welcome you!
Monday, August 31, 6:30 pm
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Zoom-Prov!
Join Rich Westbrook for an extemporaneous journey to the Land of Improv! A place where creativity and spontaneity thrive, failure doesn’t exist and fun flourishes. If you have been curious about improv but too inhibited to go to a class, this is a wonderful way to learn about the art of improv. Rich provides a safe space to explore your creativity and have fun. The classes will be covering the basics and include games and exercises that you can participate in or just observe. Join for one class, or all.
Tuesdays, September 1 & 15, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
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Drop-in Mindfulness Practice
Pause midweek with a gently guided mindfulness meditation practice followed by an optional brief discussion. All levels of experience welcome.
Wednesdays, 12:15 - 12:45 pm
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Kick-off to Cannery Row Days: A Novel Celebration
This year is the 75th anniversary of the publication of Steinbeck’s masterpiece, Cannery Row. This little novel captures life in 1930s Monterey as well as the ecological vision of Steinbeck and his friend Edward F. Ricketts.
Dive into Cannery Row with Susan Shillinglaw, Robert DeMott, and Gerry Low-Sabado who will consider the first 5 chapters of the book. Start reading!
Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
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Open Mic: Shaping Peace Together
Share your music, poetry, storytelling, film, and artistry at a unique and uplifting afternoon that weaves together our community's creative talent with interspersed opportunities to connect in conversation. In recognition of the United Nation's International Day of Peace and 75th anniversary. Join us so that we can shape peace together.
Sunday, September 20, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
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Get Connected: Zoom Basics
Learn the basics of participating in a Zoom meeting: how to turn your microphone and camera on/off, change between speaker/gallery view, rename yourself, use the text chat, raise your hand, join a breakout room, and other features. For beginners.
Check the event calendar for upcoming classes
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Whether you are learning from home or at school, you can access free online help from live experts with your library card, 1:00 - 11:00 pm, 7 days a week.
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Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
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Skills-Building Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
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Personalized eLearning Tools My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
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24-Hour Writing Lab Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
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Homework Send Question Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
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Adult Learning Center Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!
- Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support
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Sidewalk Service is Open
Eager to have library materials back in your hands? You can now place holds on library materials online, or by calling staff. Once you receive a notice that your hold is ready for pick up, visit us at the front entrance of the Library during Sidewalk Service hours. Learn more by clicking here. Sidewalk Service hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Browse the Library Shelves Digitally
We miss you and we know you miss browsing the library shelves to find your next read. You can digitally browse the shelves using our online catalog. When you find a book you're interested in reading, look at the call number, click the link 'Browse nearby' and then scroll through the digital book shelf.
Reading Recommendations
Not sure what to read next? Try Novelist Plus for inspiration. Enter a favorite book or author for read-alike suggestions, or browse by subject and genre. Try Novelist K-8 for children's books. Search from home. Click the link to the library's catalog, place the title on hold, then borrow and read! You can also call library staff for reading suggestions, (831) 646-3933, Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
August 27, 2020
When will Monterey Public Library and the Bookmobile Reopen? We will reopen in phases depending upon health orders and funding. Our current phase includes phone and email service Monday - Friday, 10 am – 6 pm and Sidewalk Service, Tuesday - Saturday 11 am – 6 pm. Visit the articles and databases page on our website to access to ebooks and databases 24 hours per day. Bookmobile service continues to be suspended.
Due Dates: Items borrowed from Monterey Public Library before closure were due July 31, 2020. Items borrowed from Pacific Grove Public Library before closure are due October 21, 2020. Items borrowed through Sidewalk service are due three weeks from the date you borrowed them.
Returns: You may hold on to materials until they are due or return them now. Our lobby book return at the front entrance is open 24 hours per day for Monterey Public Library and Pacific Grove Public Library returns. Please securely attach a note with all ZIP Book returns.
Holds: If you place a hold on an item, we will send you a notice when it is ready to be picked up. Please wait to visit the Library until you receive notification that your holds are ready.
Library Cards: If you do not have a card, you can apply online and we will mail you a card. If you need a replacement card, make sure to check the "replacement" option on the online application. Replacement library cards have new numbers. If you have a card and forgot your PIN, you can reset it by visiting My Account.
Need help navigating virtual services? Have a reference question, or a question about other City services?
Library staff are here to help. Call 831-646-3933 or email [email protected], Monday - Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Access digital resources from home:
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Monterey Public Library | (831) 646-3933 | www.monterey.org/library
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