Monterey Public Library Blog from Monterey Public Library

Scary Stories

Jeanne — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:35:43 GMT

The Library is putting the "boo" in books on Thursday, October 25, when kids ages 5-up are invited to join us for scary stories at 3:30 p.m. Then at 4:15 p.m., really, really, REALLY scary stories will be presented for ages 8-up. (Please note: age limits enforced.)

Kids Succeed by Reading

Jeanne — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:11:14 GMT

The Library’s annual Summer Reading Program wrapped up on July 25 after eight weeks of activities designed to keep kids reading during the school break. Studies show that kids who don’t read over the summer lose some of their reading ability and return to school in “catch up” mode. This summer, over 500 children recorded that they read approximately 10,000 books, and sixty-three of them participated through the Bookmobile.

Until next summer rolls around, the Library continues its regular schedule of storytimes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to ensure that students in the years to come have a head start on their reading and language skills.

Goodnight Moon Room

Jeanne — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:17:33 GMT

“In the great, green room…” So begins Margaret Wise Brown’s classic children’s picture book Goodnight Moon. For this year’s Summer Reading Program kick-off event today (theme: Dream Big: READ!) a replica of the great, green room was beautifully recreated by our resident artist, Library Assistant and 2^ndyear professional library school student, Barbara Daniels. The “look-but- don’t -touch” “Goodnight Moon Room” has been the object of respectful awe from the moment the library doors opened this morning! Many children are very familiar with this gentle, bedtime tale and its soothing illustrations, as are their parents and even their grandparents!
At closing time, the components of the great, green room will be carefully “put to bed” in a quiet corner of the basement storage area until the next time the Library has an opportunity to assemble it for a special event. Until then, good night, room.

Dream Big: READ!

Jeanne — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:22:13 GMT

This year’s Summer Reading Program gets underway on Saturday, June 9, when there will be a variety of events taking place throughout the Library from 10 a.m. until closing time at 6 p.m.

Children and Teens may sign up to participate by setting an individual reading goal and receiving a log book to keep track of reading progress. Each week there will be prizes for accomplishing reading goals, in addition to programs to keep kids engaged and entertained. This year’s theme “Dream Big: READ” has inspired a range of activities ranging from learning about the night sky, to scary stories around the indoor campfire, to meeting a live bat, a puppet show, and even a sleepover for stuffed animals! For teens there will be peer-led writing workshops, art projects, and a visit from a professional dream coach who will talk about the meaning of your dreams. Adults may also participate by writing book reviews and entering prize drawings.

Read more about all the dreamy activities in store this summer by visiting us at www.monterey.org/library.

Farm Day Thursday

Karen — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:47:59 GMT

On March 29, from 10:30-2:30 there will be a farm petting zoo set up on the patio behind the Library. There will be toddler storytime at 10:15 and then the children will visit the barnyard at 10:30. The preschool storytime will begin at 11:00, with the children visiting the barnyard at 11:20. To facilitate this plan, please try to use the front Library door when you come to storytime.

During the rest of the day, come any time, to any door, to see the animals, the book display and farm toys. If you're allergic, sorry. We look forward to seeing you next week!

Winter Family Reading Program

Dina — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:38:20 GMT

There is still time for you to "visit" all 50 states in the U.S and win your family prize for completing the Winter Family Reading Program before the program ends on January 14.

Yes, the Library's closed, but holiday stories are still available

Karen — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:26:23 GMT

The Library closes today at 6 and won't reopen until Wednesday. Maybe you forgot to pick up books for the holidays? Don't despair! Read along and watch the animation of Twas the Night Before Christmas on Tumblebooks and Bookflix. Bookflix also has Morris's Disappearing Bag ,Seven Candles for Kwanzaa, and Too Many Tamales along with nonfiction on the holidays. The International Children's Picture Book Database has Christmas books in many languages available to read with no waiting, including A Christmas Carol, Christmas Rhymes and TheChristmas Tree Ship.. A Christmas Journey is in German, as is Waldo, Tell Me About Christmas - also in Norwegian. The New Year Picture Book is in Serbian. Of course, you can also watch Jane and me telling Christmas stories too. Download your materials for the Winter Family Reading Program to win a prize besides having fun. All this starts on the the Monterey Public Library Kids Page. Happy Holidays from the Library!

Winter Family Reading Program

Karen — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:02:50 GMT

Today I met someone from the first family to complete the Winter Family Reading Program. This family chose a beautiful hardcover copy of The Jungle Book for their family reading prize. There is still plenty of time left, though. The program continues until January 14.
Cross off an additional state if you find a map or flag of the state to color on the Kids Page under “Find a map”.