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Summer Reading Program 2009
A free individualized, family-based, non-competitive program for all ages.
1. Your family sets the reading goals.
2. The Library provides reading advice, programs, weekly prizes & activities!
3. Want to sign up online? Do that here.
4. P.S. Meet your reading goal and win a book & certificate!
(Don’t forget to check back for online creative activities )
 Any More Questions? Contact us at: 646-3934 or ysdesk@ci.monterey.ca.us
 
     
Due to City budget and staff reductions, the Library schedule and programs may change after July 1st. Please check back with us for current information.
     
  Storytimes
 
Creative Activities
 
 Online Signup
print out extra reading logs here!

J U L Y   E V E N T S


Thursday
July 2nd
3:00 p.m.

Monterey Public Library
 

Linda Arnold in Concert

“Imagination is the Key”

Have fun and get inspired with the singer songwriter of the Splash Zone and multiple award-winning recordings.

Ages 5 & up

 

Thursday
July 9th
3:00 p.m.

Monterey Public Library
 

Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes

We will honor the creativity of children's book illustrators featured in the Monterey Museum of Art's new exhibition through story and related art projects - watercolor and collage.  (The exhibit opens this week at MMA La Mirada, and it's free with your library card!)  
 

Ages 6 & up

Wednesday
July 15th
4:45 p.m.

Montecito Park Bookmobile Stop

 

Everyone Wants to Get Into the Act

 
Storyteller Bob Kanegis gets everyone into the act (and the fun) of telling tales! Meet us at the Bookmobile stop on Montecito Avenue near Dela Vina.

Everyone is invited!
ˇTodos Invitados!

Thursday
July 16th
3:00 p.m.

Monterey Public Library

 

Creativity Fair


 

Bring in your artwork or inventions.  Sign up to be part of the talent show, have a table showing others how to do your favorite craft, or just join in the fun!

To sign up, contact us by sending an
e-mail to: ysdesk@ci.monterey.ca.us or call the Youth Services Desk at 831.646.3934.

Ages 5 & up

Thursday
July 23rd
6:30-8:30 p.m.

Adventures-by-the-Sea
Pirates’
Cove
 

Final Summer Reading Party @
Adventures-by-the-Sea Pirates’ Cove

285 Figueroa St. (next to Wharf II)
Click here for a map!

Celebrate the close of a summer filled with reading & creativity with WB Channel’s Cotton Candy Express. Do the limbo to their fun, lively rock & roll!   Crafts, food, and fun! Bring your signed contract and reading log to get your final prizes.

Everyone is invited! 

June/July Events
 

Creative Activities
 

 Online Signup
print out extra reading logs here!

  S T O R Y T I M E S


Weekly Storytimes


Toddler Storytimes
Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.

For ages 18-36 months

Preschool Storytimes
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.

 For ages 3-5 years
 

Special Tuesday Storytimes

July 14th The Wheelie-Mobilee from MY Museum!

Special Saturday Storytimes (3 & up)

July 11th
1-3p.m.
The Wheelie-Mobilee from MY Museum!

 

Last Summer Storytime - July 28th
Sorry, no programs in August


 


Baby and Me Rhymetimes

For babies and adults who love them. Older siblings ages 2-5 years, and expectant parents are also welcome. Second and fourth Fridays of the month. Join other parents, babies and siblings, for songs, rhymes, stories and activities. Share books and make new friends!

Music & Play: July 10th at 10:30 a.m. with Mary Schaefer
   
Stories & Play: July 24th at 10:30 a.m. with Jane Ward

Games, Rhymes, Songs, and Lullabies for Babies
 

Pajama Storytimes
 

Tuesday, June 30th 7:00 pm  "Splish Splash"
Tuesday, July 28th 7:00 pm  "Summer Picnics & Parties & Pranks, Oh My!"

For families with children ages 3 and up. 
Stories, songs and more for sleepyheads. 
(Pajamas and Teddy bears or other nighttime buddies welcome!)

 

   
L I N K S  &  A C T I V I T I E S

I've Got Rhythm (and Music!) Dance and Move
Mama Lisa's World - Listen to children's songs from all around the world Wire Skeleton Dance Game
DLTK - Fiddling Around  - Cat and the Fiddle coloring pages and crafts Do the Dinosaur Stomp!
How to Play the Spoons Do the Chicken Dance!
Odd Music - Find unique, unusual and experimental instruments and resources! Ballerina Finger Puppets
For parents and older kids: American Music Conference - Create your own instrument petting zoo! The Hamster Dance I  and II
Music Makers Wordfind pdf Dance Wordfind pdf
Hidden Instruments pdf On With the Show Crossword pdf
Rhythm and Rhymes pdf Finger Puppet Show pdf
A Sailor Went to Sea Coloring Page pdf  
   
Creative Playtime
The Duck Tape Club
Make Recycled Artwork with the Imagination Factory
Create your own games with Junkyard Sports!
Poetry Poker instructions and wordlists
 

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For more information or to ask a reference question,
E-mail: ysdesk@ci.monterey.ca.us or call the Youth Services Desk at 831.646.3934.

All youth programs are free and open to the public. Groups please call in advance. Library events may be photographed or videotaped by staff for non-commercial promotional use.  If you have questions or concerns about this or any other recording, please see a member of the Library staff. The Library does not discriminate against persons with disabilities.  If you wish to attend this event and require a hearing amplification device, please contact the Administrative Office at 831.646.5669 at least 72 hours in advance.

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