Musical Storytime with MaryLee
Join us for a special toddler and preschool storytime in the picture book area with musician MaryLee Sunseri on Thursday, February 3 at 10:15 am! All are welcome, especially ages 2 - 5. No registration required. Bring a mask for 2-year-olds and up! Weekly Preschool Storytime resumes every Thursday at 10:15 am starting February 10.
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Black History Resources
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of contributions and achievements by Black Americans. From exhibits to oral histories to virtual programs we've compiled a list of resources to help you explore and reflect on the lived experience of Black Americans. Stop by the Library year-round to learn more of our diverse history.
“To know the past is to know the present. To know the present
is to know yourself.”—Ibram X. Kendi
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Love and Kindness
The poet Rumi wrote, "Love is the bridge between you and everything." And actor Morgan Freeman said, "How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time." Many of us associate February with Valentine's Day (February 14), a day we express our love to others with flowers, confections, and cards. Did you know that Random Acts of Kindness Week takes place in February as well (February 13–19)? Studies show that both love and kindness can reduce pain, stress, anxiety, depression, and a host of other ills. Visit the Library to select your dose of love and kindness this month. We'd love to see you!
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READy for a Blind Date?
Drop by the Library to pick up a wrapped book without knowing its title. We provide brief descriptions on the book wrappers to help you choose. Once you're home, unwrap
it to meet your date. Give the book a chance, but if things don’t work out, simply return it. No hard feelings! Fill out your “Rate Your Date” bookmark and turn it in with the book at the Library Help Desk for a chance to win a prize!
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Show Your Love of the Library on February 26th!
This year's special keepsake (canvas) Party Bags are going fast. Click on the photo below for an order form, and support MPL in this delicious way!
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Book Flight Book Club
Join us to discuss The Return by Nicholas Sparks on Tuesday, February 8 at 4:00 pm on Zoom. Register here to "save a seat" and receive the Zoom link details.
In this #1 New York Times bestseller Sparks creates a multi-thread story that explores real-life issues such as PTSD, loss, and heartbreak (but not in the way you think…). The March book club selection will be The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant.
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Organize Your Family Records
Interested in searching for your ancestors? Join us for our monthly "All Things Relative: Finding Family at the Library," as we explore a different genealogy topic with Historian and Librarian Kathy Nielsen.
This month’s topic on Thursday, February 10 at 4:00 pm explores how to get organized. What do we do with all of our family trees, documents, photos, and random notes? Sign up for the Zoom link to hear some ideas about how to organize your genealogy treasures.
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Get Cozy With Winter Reading
Cool weather and rainy days are perfect for reading with kids! The Monterey Public Library makes reading together even better with our Winter Reading Program. Between January 28 and March 9, families can pick up a reading log at the Library or Bookmobile and track the time they spend reading together. Six hours of reading earns a child a free prize book of their choice.
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Mark Your Calendar... Ongoing & Upcoming |
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Preschool Storytime: Join library staff for storytime every Thursday in February. We're meeting in the Library's picture book area. All are welcome, especially ages 2-5. No registration required. Bring a mask for 2-year-olds and up!
Mindfulness Meditation: Every Wednesday at 12:15 pm, this guided mindfulness practice is led by volunteer practitioners. All levels welcome for this peaceful mid-week break. Pre-register for Zoom details.
Hiroshima Author Talk: The MPL Friends & Foundation host author Tony Drago on Saturday, February 19 at 1:00 pm at the Japanese-American Heritage Center, 424 Adams Street in Monterey. Drago will discuss his book Surviving Hiroshima: A Young Woman's Story - based on his mother's experiences in Japan. Copies of the book will be available to purchase and sign. The program is free for Friends & Foundation members. There is a suggested $10 donation otherwise.
Customer Satisfaction Survey: Please take our short survey online, or pick up a paper copy at the Library or Bookmobile. Suggest improvements and let us know what you would like to see reintroduced as funding and health measures permit.
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MPL Hours of Service:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sidewalk Holds Pickup:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am to Noon (door near library driveway)
Bookmobile:
Tuesday, 11:30 am-2:00 pm. Thursday, 2:00-6:00 pm. Call (831) 646-3710 or visit Bookmobile for details.
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Monterey Public Library | (831) 646-3933 | www.monterey.org/library
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