Now that it's six months after spring forward, it's time to set your clock back one hour, replace the batteries in your smoke alarm and bring your used batteries to the Library for recycling!

That's right, the City of Monterey has set up a small recycling bin in the front lobby off Pacific Street for used batteries (not car batteries but almost all other kinds). Look for the little plastic bin near the phone, bring in those used-up battteries and help keep potentially toxic waste out of the landfill. Thanks!