These simple "worker's shacks" housed Cannery Row workers during the Sardine Capital of the World heyday. Cannery whistles, each with its own unique call, summoned the workforce to their cannery. Take a peek inside during your next visit.

From yesterday's #WhereIsItWednesday photo - Where can you find this epic view of Monterey? Jacks Peak County Park!

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest in effect through 6:00 a.m. on Saturday 10/3. A Heat Advisory has been issued for the Salinas Valley and Carmel Valley in effect until 8:00 p.m. 10/01.

Due to devastating COVID related budget cuts, our budget for new materials was eliminated. These are titles we anticipate demand for. Would you like to help us by gifting them to our collection? If you would like, put your library card number on the gift receipt and we will place the book on hold for you when it's ready to circulate. You are welcome to order from another vendor or donate new releases not on this list, however a librarian will review them based on the Library's Collection Development policy before making a decision to add them to the collection. Questions? contact ksmith@monterey.org

Vote-by-mail ballots will be sent out to every active, registered California voter no later than October 5 and safe in-person voting options will be available in every county! Sign up to track your ballot: http://WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov

An official ballot box has been installed in front of the Monterey Public Library by the Monterey County Elections Office. Available 24/7, October 5 through November 3 at 8:00 p.m.

Monterey Recreation's Virtual Recreation Center's Cooking Video of the Week: Homemade Nachos - see video archives

The City of Monterey is working to provide local resources and support every day to help us get past the pandemic. Here's a look at the past six months: MONTEREY RESPONDS

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