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What a year 2023 has been; storms, power outages, poetry and author events! The library is back in business, and it has been so gratifying to provide a variety of adult, teen and children’s programming. June 7th starts off eight weeks of Summer Reading Programs for teens and children. Be sure to check our calendar so you don’t miss anything. In August, we’ll return to your regularly scheduled adult events...the library is here for you!

Diana Godwin
May 30, 2023

PGPL is a welcoming community space. In light of increased book challenges around the country, I would like to state that PGPL follows the American Library Association Bill of Rights. Libraries are a traditional forum for the open exchange of information. Attempts to restrict access to library materials violate the basic tenets of the Library Bill of Rights. We affirm the rights of individuals to form their own opinions about resources they choose to read, view, listen to, or otherwise access. The presence of books and other resources in a library does not indicate endorsement of their contents by the library.

Restricted Access to Library Materials: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights (2014)

Thank you for supporting freedom of speech and the library,
Diana Godwin

Library Staff

NEWS & HEADLINES

INITIATIVES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING RECEPTION - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 5:30PM - 7:00PM

Public Release of Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element

Make Cloud Dough - Monday, September 18th 3:30pm

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

Learning resources for everyone in the family, including exam & test prep materials. Now with a NEW keyboarding course & guided pathways for SAT/ACT!

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE

Announcing the first Pacific Grove Public Library High School Essay Contest!

The library will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023. There will be no Toddler Tales. The Book Drop is open 24/7 (on the corner of Grand & Central)..

A Free Poetry Reading in the Library: Saturday 9/9/23 at 5:30pm

Howard Burnham presents Andrew Carnegie - Friday, 9/8/23 at 5:30pm

Teen Manga Meetup - Tues. Sept. 5th @ 3:30

Painted Wooden Medallions - 8/28/23 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Open Play - Every First, Third, and Fourth Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm

Teen Poetry Night - Friday, 8/18 from 5:30-6:30pm

Teen Meetup - Tues. 8/22 @ 3:30 (Sign up by Thurs. 8/17)

Family Bilingual Storytime is Back!

Drop In Crafteroon! - Wednesdays & Thursdays 2pm - 4pm

Join Us - Tuesday, August 1st 5pm at Caledonia Park

JOIN US! 8/4/23 @ 5:30pm (click for details)

Wednesday, July 26th at 2:00pm - 2:45pm in Jewell Park

Storytime with a Lifeguard - 7/24/23 @ 3:30pm in the Library

Please consider donating to this summer's Essential Needs Drive in the library.

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Cascada de Flores will be at Jewell Park 7/19/23 @ 2pm

THURSDAY, 8/24/23 FROM 3PM TO 5PM - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

HAPPY BIRDS WILL BE AT JEWELL PARK WEDNESDAY, JULY 12th 2:00-2:45pm

OPENING RECEPTION -THIS FRIDAY, JULY 7TH 5:30PM - 7:00PM

Free Weaving Workshop 8/24/23 at 3pm - Registration Required

SUMMER TEEN ICE CREAM MEET UP - 7/6/23 at 12:00pm

KIDS CHOICE MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY - Wednesday, July 5 at 2pm

WE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, JULY 4TH

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE - July 1st @St. Mary's Church 10am-4pm

TEEN MEETUP: COOKIES & OPEN MIC - TUESDAY, 6/27/23 @ 3:00PM

Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 2pm at Jewell Park

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21ST AT 2:00pm - 2:45pm IN THE LIBRARY

Looking for a new job or just want to build your skills? You are invited to explore several free online resources, and to provide feedback.

Check out a CA State Library Parks Pass this summer.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH 1:00-1:30

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH 2:00-2:45 AT JEWELL PARK

Open Play in the Summer

CLOSED MONDAY 5/29/23 FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Announcing SRP 2023!

INTRODUCING TEEN SRP 2023!

Make and Take Beach Bears - May 22nd

Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday, May 13th @ 11am

Check Out Our New May Displays

Teen Origami Meet Up - this Tuesday, May 9th at 3:30

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE

Join California Laureate Lee Herrick THIS FRIDAY, 5/5/23 at 5:30pm

BUILD IT! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM

National Library Week is April 23-29, 2023.

Prayers for Everyday Ancestors: THIS FRIDAY, 4/28 @ 5:30pm

On May 1, 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued.

MANGA MEET UP FOR TEENS - TUESDAY, APRIL 18TH AT 3:30

Jo Mora Day Celebration 2023 - Saturday, April 15, 10am-4pm

eResource Spotlight! Skillshare

PGPL Friends & Foundation Meet the Author series presents: Ava Homa, author of "Daughters of Smoke and Fire" - 4/20/23 @ 7pm

OPENING RECEPTION - FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH @ 5:30PM

MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY BARBARA MOSSBERG 4/8/23 10am - Limited Capacity, All Spaces Have Been Filled

ALKA JOSHI: THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS BOOK LAUNCH, 4/7/23 @7PM - SOLD OUT

DR. BARBARA MOSSBERG PRESENTS: P)RAISING THE DEAD, A Live-Action Radio Drama - THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH 6:30PM-8:00PM

TEEN POETRY FESTIVAL WITH PATRICE VECCHIONE - SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST 1PM-4PM

DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS AT MAX'S GRILL- 3/29/23

MAKE AND TAKE SILLY PUTTY - MONDAY, MARCH 27TH

BUILD IT! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM

A BOOK TALK WITH BEN JEALOUS, MEL MASON, & SAM FARR IS NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

FRIDAY MARCH 17TH @ 5:30PM

TODAY @ 6:30PM at City Hall Council Chambers 300 Forest Ave. PG (Note the Venue Change)

1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALE 3/4/23 from 10am to 4pm

TEEN BOOKMARK MAKING CRAFT - TUESDAY, MARCH 7TH @3:30PM

Check out this new addition to our library of things!

MAKE A BOOKMARK - TODAY, FEBRUARY 27TH 3:30PM-4:30PM

STATE OF THE CITY - RESCHEDULED

BUILD IT! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 3:30-4:30PM

CA State Library Parks Passes Are Here!

DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS AT LA MIA CUCINA - 2/22/23

MEETUP FOR TEENS - TUESDAY, FEB. 14TH AT 3:30

e-Resource Spotlight! Brainfuse VetNow

WE ARE HIRING FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY CLERK! APPLY ONLINE BY 2/26/23

ICE CREAM MAKING MEETUP FOR TEENS - TUESDAY 2/7/23 at 3:30pm

MUSIC WITH MARY LEE - WED. 2/8/23 AT 11AM IN THE LIBRARY

FRIDAY! LOVE POETRY OF HAFIZ - FEB. 10TH 5:30 PM TO 7:00PM

Poetry Workshop with Patrice Vecchione - Saturday, Feb. 4th 1pm-3pm

JOIN US! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd 5:30pm - 7:00pm

"Community Safety and Criminal Justice Reform" free talk live streamed at noon on February 8th

BUILD IT! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM

PGPL WILL CLOSE TODAY AT 11AM AND REOPEN AT 1PM (storytime is cancelled). Thank you for your understanding.

MAKE AND TAKE CONE CRITTERS! 1/23/23 3:30pm-4:30pm

TEEN TECH TUESDAYS ARE BACK!

HAPPENING FRIDAY! JANUARY 6TH 5:30-7:00PM

TEEN MEETUP - TUESDAY, 1/17/23 @ 3:30PM

2022's Most Checked Out Teen Fiction

ANNOUNCING PGPL'S WINTER READING PROGRAM 2022

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS

Shuffle Along - FRIDAY, December 16th at 5:30pm at Chautauqua Hall

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 2ND

Announcing New eResources for PGPL/MPL Patrons!

Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday, Dec 10th @ 11am

Lego at the Library - Wednesday, December 7th at 4:30pm

Announcing 5 New eResources Free for PGPL/MPL Patrons!

FOOD FOR FINES IS BACK!

ESSENTIAL NEEDS DRIVE

Saturday, December 3rd 10am to 4pm at St. Mary's Church

STILL WE RISE - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND 5:30PM - 7:00PM

TEEN TUESDAY - SNOW GLOBE CRAFT 12/6 @3:30PM

The Annual Monterey County Gives! Campaign is Here!

WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING NOV 24-26

Friends Invites You To Buy A Book & Help personalize the beautiful PGPL quilt wall decor in the main entryway!

TEEN MANGA MEET UP - TUESDAY AT 3:30PM

iVIVA HARLEM! - FRIDAY, NOV 18th 5:30-7:00pm

National Notary Day 2022 - Monday, Nov. 7th 3:30-5:30pm - 1 Free Notarization for PG Residents

Teen Origami Meet Up - this Tuesday, Nov 7th at 3:30

WE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th

NOTARY SERVICES FOR PENINSULA RESIDENTS MONDAY, NOV 7TH BETWEEN 3:30 & 5:30

THIS FRIDAY, NOV 4th @5:30! Daniel Summerhill: "A Borrowed Tool - How Renaissance Jazz helps us understand the small decisions in a poem; in life"

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE - NOV 5TH @St. Mary's Church 10am-4pm

2022 VOTER GUIDE

HALLOWEEN 2022, VIRTUAL STORYTIME

TEEN PUMPKIN PAINTING: TUESDAY, OCT 25 @3:30PM

Every Californian can now access free online tutoring available 24/7

THIS FRIDAY, OCT 21 @5:30PM! Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts: "Living Like White Folks - Langston Hughes and his time in Carmel"

HAUNTED LIBRARY - THURSDAY, OCT 27th 3:30-5:30pm

CLOSED MONDAY, OCT 17 & SATURDAY, OCT 22 (NOTE CHANGE FROM 15TH)

TOMORROW @ 5:30pm: OPENING RECEPTION - Renaissance: Remember, Revise, Revitalize

TEEN TUESDAY! Craft a Keychain Tues. Oct. 4th @ 3:30pm

MONARCHS BOOK TO BE LAUNCHED OCTOBER 1, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. in Chautauqua Hall

1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALE - OCTOBER 1st 10am-4pm, featuring DVDs for $1

DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS @ Peppers Wednesday, 9/28

FALL LOCAL HISTORY SPOTLIGHT SERIES FINALE - Heather Lazare presents My Life in Pacific Grove: A Memoir

CRAFTERNOON! Drop in and join the fun of crafting!

Join Us to Make & Take Cloud Dough on Monday, September 19th 3:30pm-4:30pm

LOCAL HISTORY SPOTLIGHT SERIES - TWO WIVES OF JOHN STEINBECK SEPTEMBER 9TH AT 5:30PM

CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th

1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD

Teen Manga Meet Up - Tues. September 6th @ 3:30

Friends' Fall Local History Spotlight Series with Peter Hiller - Friday 8/26 @5:30pm

Paint and Decorate Seashells - August 22nd @ 3:30pm

Family Bilingual Storytime is Back!

FALL LOCAL HISTORY SPOTLIGHT SERIES - STARTS AUGUST 5TH

Poetry in the Park with Patrice Vecchione took place last week.

JOIN US! WED. @ 2PM IN THE LIBRARY

DIAL 988 TO ACCESS 24 HOUR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

WEDNESDAY AT 2PM (REGISTRATION HAS ENDED)

POETRY IN THE PARK - MONDAY 3pm to 5pm

THE LIVE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, DUE TO COVID.

STEM KITS TO GO!

ESSENTIAL NEEDS DRIVE

OPENING RECEPTION @ 5:30PM FRIDAY, JULY 8TH

TEEN PAINTING & PLANTING JULY 6 @ 11:00AM

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 4TH

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29th @ 2:00pm

TUESDAY @ 2:00pm - TEEN SRP BOOK CLUB

FREE COVID SELF-TEST KITS

Our internet is back online!

THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR FRIDAY'S FREE TEEN YOGA!

BUILD IT!

ANNOUNCING TEEN SRP!

READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH - 2022 SRP

CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 30TH

GAME ON! - TUESDAY, MAY 24th @ 3:30

Bay Area Health Officers Urge Public to Take Precautions as COVID Levels Rise

2022 Primary Election

TODAY - TEEN MANGA MEET UP @ 3:30pm

NOW OPEN MONDAYS!

TEEN BLACKOUT POETRY EVENT

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE

PATRICE VECCHIONE - SATURDAY AT JEWELL PARK 2-4PM

DANIEL B. SUMMERHILL

DR. BARBARA MOSSBERG

SUPPLIES HAVE GONE, PLEASE INQUIRE AT MRWMD.ORG

ANNOUNCING WEEKLY EVENTS ALL APRIL LONG - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

SAVE THE DATE - OPENING RECEPTION! FRIDAY, 4/8 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 @ 11:00AM!

GREAT NEWS FOR FANS OF MAGAZINES AND GRAPHIC NOVELS!

MARCH 8th at 3:30PM

NEW! BABY RHYME STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY

DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS AT LA MIA CUCINA - TODAY!

TOWN HALL: STATE OF THE CITY WITH MAYOR PEAKE ON 2/23/2022 AT 6PM

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

MEET UP FOR TEENS - FEBRUARY 15TH AT 3:30

WE HAVE LISTS!

Ask the Reference Desk about Zip Books!

1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALES

Food Scraps Now Go In The Green Cart!

Scientific Calculators Are Available To Check Out

Collective Support: LJ's 2022 Librarians of the Year

MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES!

FEBRUARY TEEN MEET UP

NEW HOURS

LEGO IN THE LIBRARY!

NEW YEAR TEEN CHALLENGE

NEW GALE K-12 ONLINE RESOURCES

SAVE THE DATE!

WINTER READING PROGRAM

2021 HOLIDAY HOURS

TEEN CHALLENGE- HOLIDAY BINGO!

FOOD FOR FINES IS BACK!

COMING SOON - PGPL WINTER READING PROGRAM!

CALLING ALL TEENS!

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

2021 MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES!

DEDICATION OF THE RENEWED CHILDREN'S ROOM

NOVEMBER LEGO CHALLENGE

CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11th

Toddler Tales at the Library

Preschool Storytime at the Library

The November Scavenger Hunt is Here!

New in Teen HQ - Fall Bingo Challenge!

National Friends of the Library Week!

NOW OPEN MORE HOURS!

Preschool Storytime at Caterpillar Park

October Scavenger Hunt is Here!

October Lego Challenge!

New in Pop-up Programming!

MPL Invites you to Celebrate Cannery Row Days 2021

NOW OPEN SATURDAYS!

REDEDICATION CELEBRATION IS SATURDAY!

TODAY! MUSIC IN THE PARK WITH MARY LEE

September is National Library Card Month!

FOL BOOKSTORE AT ST. MARY'S BOOK SALES

OPEN FOR HOLDS PICK UP 1ST SATURDAY

CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th

Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area - Voting is Closed

Coming Soon - Family Bilingual Storytime at Arnett Park!

Preschool Storytime at Caterpillar Park

Teen Book Interest Survey

PGPL has Magazines and Newspapers!

We Have Expanded Our Hours!

You Are Invited!

Introducing Toddler Tales!

Drop-In Crafternoon!

Family Bilingual Storytime

Stream Movies, Concerts, Courses

Check Out Niche Academy for eResource How to Videos!

"Renewal" a Juried Art Show

NOW OPEN MORE HOURS!

Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area

Preschool Stories

SAVE THE DATE! PGPL REDEDICATION

NOW OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY!

Announcing 2021 PGPL Summer Reading Program

BOOK STORE REOPENING AT ST. MARY'S

THE FIRST SATURDAY OF MAY IS HERE!

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

NOW HIRING! Apply Online

National Library Week Is April

We Will Be Open Thursdays 2PM - 4PM Beginning March 25th!

NOW MORE LIBRARY-TO-GO HOURS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM!

1040 & 540/540EZ TAX FORMS ARE HERE

Using our E-Library for the first time? Niche Academy is for you!

More Library-To-Go Hours! Now includes the 1st Saturday of the month beginning March 6th

Meeting your distance learning needs! Scientific calculators are now available to check out at PGPL!

Expanded Holds Pick Up Hours

EveryLibrary is the first and only national political action committee for libraries.

PGPL will be OPEN Monday, January 18th (MLK Holiday)

Library Renewal Project Video

CONTINUES UNINTERRUPTED DURING THE NEW HEALTH ORDER AND THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS!

We Offer Grab bags!

NEW! Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow Programs

Holds pick up - Starting October 21!

Holds pick up - Coming October 21!

Our book drop is now open!

Countdown to Complete the Census

Live Zoom Preschool Stories

NEW! Digital Magazine Collection

Full color, interactive digital magazines with no holds, no checkout periods,

Upcoming Summer Reading Performance

Previous Summer Reading Performance

Call To Artists - Built For Books Juried Show

City Seeking Library Director and Administrative Services Director

Words Flow Endlessly Off the Pages

World Book Online now available

National Voter Registration Day

Coyotes in Pacific Grove

Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area

Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area

PGPL has partnered with Overdrive to bring you these free streaming services.

Drop-In Crafternoon!

SUPPORTING HOMELESS YOUTH IN MONTEREY COUNTY

Lego at the Library - Wednesday, December 7th at 4:30pm

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