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Library Suspends Participation in Shelf-to-Shore Program Because of budget cuts and reduced staff, the Monterey Public Library has suspended participation in the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Shelf-to-Shore program.  More
Friday, September 3, 4 p.m. Tom Sawyer Play  Enter Tom's world of fun and adventure with an interactive performance by Los Angeles theater troupe, A World of Imagination.  For kids ages 5-up.  Part of "The Big Read" 
Saturday, September 4, 1 - 4 p.m. Friends of the Library's Monthly Mini Book Sale.  Great bargains on sale in the Library Lobby.
Sticks and Stones: Break the Silence of Bullying Workshop on September 29, 6:30 p.m. The Monterey Public Library will present an interactive workshop designed to help parents and teachers define bullying behaviors, explore effective strategies to end bullying and harassment and share resources to create a supportive community.  More

Saturday, October 2, 2 p.m. History Author Lecture
John Boessenecker author of
BANDIDO: The Life and Times of Tiburcio Vasquez.  Was the notorious Monterey-born bandit who was hanged in 1875 a common thief and heartless killer or a Mexican-American Robin Hood?  Hear this historian's view. Free but reservations required.  Books will be available for purchase & signing, payable by check. More

Wednesday, October 6, Tuesday, October 12, and Monday, October 18, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Boomer Education 101: A Three-Part Class Join Bob Petty, Community Education  Director for the Alliance on Aging, for a three-part class designed to help members of the Boomer Generation prepare for some major changes that are just around the corner.  More
Patrice VecchioneOctober 23, 2 p.m., Library Community Room Poetry  Writing Workshop with Patrice Vecchione  Practice your poetry writing with a a highly respected poet and teacher.  Writing exercises, encouragement, inspiration and feedback. For adults and teens ages 14-up.  Admission free, but pre-registration is required.  More
Reduced Schedule of Operating Hours Now in Effect in response to budget and staff cuts for the current fiscal year. The Library is closed on Sundays. The weekly schedule of open hours is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12 noon - 8 p.m.; and Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.   More
Monterey Public Library was the recipient of a Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award in the Education category, presented at the Chamber’s 24th annual event on July 29. More
Monterey City Manager Fred Meurer has appointed Monterey Public Library Director Kim Bui-Burton as Director of the newly created Community Services Department.  The new department combines the Public Facilities Department with the Recreation and Community Services Department.  Ms. Bui-Burton will continue to serve as Library Director in addition to her new assignment.
Shades and Stories of Monterey a documentary film recently produced by the Library about life in Monterey during the mid-20th century, based on individual stories told on-camera by longtime residents and filled with photos collected from the albums of local families, now available on DVD.  More
Read the Library IDEA E-Newsletter   New Summer-Fall 2010 edition now available!

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Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Selected highlights of Library activities from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
Wanted:  El Susurro Yearbooks  Do you have a Monterey High School Yearbook from any of the following years: 1967, 1970, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980?  If so, would you consider donating it to the Library's California History Room & Archives?  Contact Dennis Copeland.
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