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 24^th annual event on July 29.  In recognizing the Library the Chamber took into consideration six factors: 1) Long and short-term goals; 2) Performance / Product Excellence; 3) Employee Satisfaction; 4) Sustainability; 5) Chamber and Community Involvement; and 6) Success Factor.  Every one of these areas of excellence is a tribute to the Library staff at all levels, the Library Board, the Friends of the Library, and the City of Monterey which provides funding for Library services.  

This honor comes at a very important time as many public services are threatened by economic uncertainty and Library staff is working harder with fewer resources to provide the best possible service to meet our vision to “Inspire, Delight, and Educate All.”  It is a powerful reminder that the Library is valued by business and civic organizations for the contribution it makes to the stability and well-being of our entire community.

Thank you, Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, for your vote of confidence!