Book Discussion | Youth Programs | Teen Events
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 7 p.m.
Stories for Adults featuring Stephanie Satie -
SOLD OUT - SORRY!
"Refugees", set in an English as a Second Language classroom, this critically-acclaimed performance celebrates new immigrants reinventing their lives in America.
For ages 16-up. No tickets at the door. If you want
to be on the wait list, in case of cancellations, please call 831.646.3949 or email Jeanne McCombs.
If you don't hear back from us, it means we haven't had any
cancellations.
Wednesday, June 18, 7 p.m.
Stories for Adults featuring Mary Gay Ducey - Tickets go on sale May 20
Spend a delightful evening with the Queen Bee of the Bay Area Storytellers. For ages 16-up. Tickets $10 in advance at the Library Check-out Desk. One ticket free with your MPL or PG library card.
No tickets at the door. If you can't come in to the library or do not have a card, you may purchase tickets by sending a check payable to the Monterey Public Library Trust Fund to Monterey Public Library,
Attn: McCombs, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940. Include a SASE and request tickets by mail no later than May 25, 2008. For information call 831.646.3949 or email
Jeanne McCombs.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 7 p.m.
Stories for Adults featuring Donald Davis - Tickets go on sale June 17
Enjoy the goodness of a true-life tale from the life of this native of the Western Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. For ages 16-up. Tickets $10 in
advance at the Library Check-out Desk. No tickets at the door. If you can't come to the library or do not have a card, you may purchase tickets by sending a check payable to the
Monterey Public Library Trust Fund to Monterey Public Library, Attn: McCombs, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940. Include a SASE and request tickets by mail no later than
June 20, 2008. For information call 831.646.3949 or email Jeanne McCombs.
Saturday, October 4, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
"Preserving Your Family Treasures: a Workshop"
Reservations open on August 30
Join Library Archivist Dennis Copeland to learn how to
preserve, protect and store your valuable documents including
photographs, letters, diaries, journals, maps and books.
Bring your own treasures and receive professional preservation
advice. Part of
Historic Monterey's Annual History Fest
Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 p.m.
The Annual Robert Louis Stevenson Unbirthday -
Reservations open on October 1
Enjoy a reading of selected RLS works by Keith Decker
and Kalyn Shubnell, followed by a delicious "unbirthday" cake
courtesy of the RLS Club of Monterey. For ages 16-up.
Admission free but reservations are required. Sign up at
the Check out Desk, call 831.646.3949 or E-mail
mccombs@ci.monterey.ca.us.
Wednesday, November 19, 7:00 p.m.
- Reservations open on October 1
"Leo Politi: Artist of the Angels" A Slide-Illustrated
Lecture by Ann Stalcup
Join Ann Stalcup, author of the loving and scholarly tribute
to beloved children's author/illustrator Leo Politi, presented
by the library as part of the nationwide celebration of the
100th anniversary of Leo Politi's birth. Hear about his life,
his stories that celebrate the cultural diversity of California
and see slides of his beautiful illustrations. For ages 16-up.
Admission free, but reservations are required. To reserve
seats sign up in advance at the Check out Desk, call
831.646.3949 or E-mail
mccombs@ci.monterey.ca.us.
Watch for announcement of more good stuff coming up, including a local Storyteller's Showcase, a special holiday Stories for Adults with Ashley Ramsden, and the 2009 line-up of Stories for Adults with Diane Ferlatte, Patrick Ball, and more!
