Greetings!
Volunteer appreciation week is coming soon! I want to thank all of the volunteers who contributed over 4,000 hours to the library this past year - wow! Books getting on the shelves, mending, processing, digitizing collections, assisting with programs, working on the Bookmobile, grabbing books for your requests and so much more!! The work they do keeps the library moving and grooving. We truly would not be the same library without you. Our volunteers show why Monterey is a special community - folks are genuinely interested in volunteering their time, money, and energy towards a community resource.
In the spirit of volunteer week, I asked trivia champion Sam Buttrey to write a piece about an exciting special event coming to the library soon ~ Sam is volunteering his time, knowledge, candor, and humor to support our library.
Warmly~
Brian
From Sam: On Sunday, June 9th, the Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation will be hosting a special event: "Trivia Night with Jeopardy! Master Sam Buttrey." I'm grateful that Director Edwards has asked us to contribute a note to his column. I have been lucky enough to be a TV trivia champion, and my wife Elinda has worked at the library for many years. Between us we know that the library provides information -- and not just for trivia. Through books (including e-books), magazines, DVDs and other resources, Monterey Public Library provides the resources that help individuals access not just facts, but knowledge, insight, and materials for the soul. All manner of things people want and need -- biographies, novels, poetry, audiobooks, database access, poetry, even tax forms -- can be found at the library. MPL is a very important part of our lives, and we hope you'll join us as a contestant or observe at what is sure to be an exciting and fun night full of spirited competition, Q&A and a lot of fun! Register here!
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CANNERY ROW DAYS 2024 TALK |
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STEINBECK AND MEXICO
Join Susan Shillinglaw, Professor of English Emerita at San Jose State University, on zoom for an in-depth discussion and Q & A titled
"Steinbeck and Mexico: Considering Tortilla Flat."
As part of the many Cannery Row Days 2024 Programs, this talk will focus on Steinbeck’s book Tortilla Flat, emphasizing the historical impact of a small population of paisanos living on the fringes of Monterey.
Thursday, April 25th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Zoom
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Are you a sewer? Or up for a new hobby?
Join Julia for some pretty spectacular sewing sessions!
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(ages 7 - 10)
Corner Bookmarks
Saturday, April 20th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MPL Community Room
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Sewing with Julia for Adults/Teens
April showers bring May Flowers (and sewn wall art)
Friday, April 26th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MPL Community Room
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MPL is launching our 2024 Strategic Planning Process! In an effort to best serve our community, we would love to hear your thoughts.
What services and programs are most important to you?
What purpose should the Monterey Public Library serve in our community?
We have printed surveys, QR code online questions, and in person community conversations. You might even catch us at the farmers market
asking for your input. Help shape our library’s future!
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Community Conversations
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
MPL Community Room
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April is National Volunteer Month |
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4096!
That’s the number of hours volunteers spent assisting at MPL
this year (April 2023 - April 2024).
Thank you for your time, skills, and dedication! Your efforts continue to help the library flourish and bring strength to our community.
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JOURNEY THROUGH THE BANDIAGARA ESCARPMENT OF MALI |
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is back with his “Before They Vanish” travelogue series.
On the map for this program is a fascinating journey through the Bandiagara Escarpment of Mali in West Africa and exploration of the Dogan people.
One of the most ancient societies, the Dogans are known as master wood carvers, and believe they originated on a distant star and
traveled to earth as aquatic creatures.
Journey Through the Bandiagara Escarpment of Mali
Tuesday, April 23rd
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MPL Community Room
NOTE: NEW DAY AND TIME.
Copies of his books, including his recently published title,
The Lagoon: Encounters with the Whales of San Ignacio,
will be available for purchase.
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HOW MANY POPSICLE STICKS DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE A BIRDHOUSE? |
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You’ll have to come to
MPL’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) Lab
to find out.
Wednesday, April 24th
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
MPL Community Room
Open to all middle and
high school teens.
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Due to inclement weather, Story Walk was rescheduled.
NEW DATE
Saturday April 27th
El Estero Park Center, 777 Pearl Street
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join the Monterey Public Library
and City of Monterey Recreation Department for a fun physical
activity that combines literacy and family time outside!
Following the walk, stop by the new Bookmobile for light snacks!
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DID SOMEONE SAY FREE SNACKS? |
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Looking for a place to hang out, play games (board games and video games) and enjoy some free snacks? Join Teen Librarian Andrea in the community room every 1st Wednesday of the month for an hour of “just chillin.”
Wednesday, May 1st
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
MPL Community Room
Open to all teens in middle and high school.
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Free for all ages, no registration required. |
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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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