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Monterey Bay Parent » City of Monterey Public Library

This Month’s Best Monterey County Library Events

By Andrea Breznay | September 4, 2024

We are lucky to have amazing libraries in Monterey County. They offer a variety of free events that are perfect for family fun. Here are our picks for September 2024. For more library events, check our calendar.

  • Sept. 6: Marina Library Autumn Book Sale. Also held Sept. 7 and 8.
  • Sept. 7: Buena Vista Puzzle Swap. Trade in one of your puzzles for a new-to-you puzzle.
  • Sept. 11: Little Steamers. Explore and build with STEAM-based toys in a creative, free play environment. (Held weekly on Wednesdays).
  • Sept. 11: Music With May Lee. Music for little ones and caregiver in Pacific Grove.
  • Sept. 11: Reading Buddies at Monterey Library. New readers can practice with a teen buddy.
  • Sept. 12: Storytime Jamboree at Cesar Chavez Library. Read, sing, and dance for ages 0-7.
  • Sept. 14: Dads Read at Marina Branch Library. Outdoor play, community reader, coloring, clothing exchange, and more.
  • Sept. 14: Bilingual Storytime at Pacific Grove Library. Bilingual stories for all ages.
  • Sept. 18: Pajama Storyime in Seaside. Dress in your PJs and join in for stories and song.
  • Sept. 21: Treasure Hunt for Kids. Solve puzzles, crosswords, search for clues, and complete activities to find “treasures” and win prizes at El Gabilan Branch Library.
  • Sept. 26: Family Movie Night. Enjoy Dora and the Lost City of Gold at Marina Branch Library.
  • Sept. 28: Guest Storytime at Monterey Public Library. Join local Author Megan Wood, who will be reading her two picture books.
  • Sept. 28: Makerspace at Carmel Valley Branch Library. Design and build your own village using various material for them STEM and craft activity.
  • Sept. 28: Spin Art & Painting at Seaside Branch Library. Explore your creativity with paint and spin art.

Filed Under: Local News, Monterey Family Fun Tagged With: City of Monterey Public Library, Monterey County Library, Salinas Public Library

Archie Visits the Monterey Public Library

By Monterey Bay Staff | February 24, 2024

Did you know the Monterey Public Library has Social Emotional Learning Kits?

Each kit contains a collection of books based around a theme as well as recommendations for more books and online resources. The kits come in clear backpacks and some also have games included.

Archie has been working his way through the kits. He has checked out the kits on Anger, Patience, and Anxiety. He’s enjoyed them and I’ve been impressed with the book selection. They’ve definitely given me some tools and illustrations to use when helping Archie with big feelings. I’ve taken note of some strategies to help me with my own emotional regulation as well. You’re never too old to learn, right?

Follow Archie’s Adventures on Instagram!

Filed Under: Monterey Family Fun Tagged With: City of Monterey Public Library, reading

California State Library Park Pass Program

By Monterey Bay Staff | August 26, 2023

California State Parks provides free vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state park units operated by State Parks for check out to library-card holders. The California State Library Parks Pass is valid for entry of one passenger vehicle with a capacity of nine people or less or one highway-licensed motorcycle.

The passes can be checked out with a valid Monterey, Pacific Grove Public Library, Monterey County Free Library, or Salinas Library card and kept for up to three weeks. To check availability in Monterey, click here. To check Pacific Grove’s availability, click here. For Salinas Library availability, click here. For Monterey County Free Library pass info, click here. The passes may be reserved but not for a specific date. You can reserve one through the Library’s catalog.

Monterey County Parks that accept the pass:

  • Andrew Molera SP
  • Asilomar SB
  • Carmel River SB
  • Fort Ord Dunes SP
  • Fremont Peak SP (also in San Benito)
  • Garrapata SP
  • Hatton Canyon Park Property
  • John Little SNR
  • Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP
  • Marina SB
  • Monterey SB
  • Moss Landing SB
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur SP
  • Point Lobos SNR
  • Salinas River SB (also in Santa Cruz)
  • Zmudowski SB (also in Santa Cruz)

Santa Cruz County Parks that accept the pass:

  • Big Basin Redwoods SP (also in San Mateo)
  • Henry Cowell Redwoods SP
  • Lighthouse Field SB
  • Manresa SB
  • Natural Bridges SB
  • New Brighton SB
  • Salinas River SB (also in Monterey)
  • Santa Cruz Mission SHP
  • Seacliff SB
  • Sunset SB
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks SP
  • Wilder Ranch SP
  • Zmudowski SB (also in Monterey)
  • Castle Rock SP (also in San Mateo & Santa Clara)

Filed Under: Monterey Family Fun Tagged With: City of Monterey Public Library, free activity, Monterey County Library, Salinas Public Library

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