Home Newslist News List Page Show All Kids Teens The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Rachelle Escamilla & Student Finalists from Poetry Out Loud 4/13/24 at 5:30pm Mar 18, 2024 Read More Join us this Friday, 3/22 at 5:30pm for "Daring Happiness" presented by the incomparable Barbara Mossberg Mar 18, 2024 Read More Dine Out with Friends at Max's Grill - 3/27/24 Mar 12, 2024 Read More Memoir Writing Workshop with Barbara Mossberg April 20th 10am-2pm - Registration Required Mar 12, 2024 Read More Barbara Mossberg Presents a Play Concert - Friday, April 19th at 5:30pm Feb 27, 2024 Read More Enjoy Jazz & Poetry Friday, 4/12 at 5:30pm Feb 27, 2024 Read More Badges & Books - Monday, April 8, 2024 at 3:30pm. Feb 27, 2024 - Kids Read More Sand Painting - March 25, 2024 from 3:30-4:30pm Feb 27, 2024 - Kids Read More OPENING RECEPTION - FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH @ 5:30PM Feb 26, 2024 Read More TEEN ORIGAMI MEETUP - TUESDAY, 3/12 AT 4:00PM Feb 22, 2024 - Teens Read More The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Laura Bayless & Dion O'Rielly 3/9 at 5:30pm Feb 21, 2024 Read More Keeping it Local: Lighthouse keepers, museum collections, and local authors 3/8/24 at 5:30pm Feb 21, 2024 Read More REMINDER: WE WILL BE OPENING AT 1:30pm ON TUESDAY, 2/27/24 FOR STAFF TO ATTEND A CITYWIDE TRAINING Feb 20, 2024 Read More DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS AT LA MIA CUCINA - 2/28/24 Feb 13, 2024 Read More Local History Themed Paint Party for those 18+ Wednesday, March 27th 2pm-4pm Feb 12, 2024 Read More Barbara Mossberg Presents: Daring Happiness - Friday, March 22nd at 5:30pm Feb 12, 2024 Read More Washi Tape Shakers Feb 12, 2024 - Kids Read More Return Event for Teens! 2/13/24 4pm-5pm Feb 12, 2024 - Teens Read More Storm Resource Center at Asilomar Conference Social Hall will be open today, 2/8/24 Feb 08, 2024 Read More POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED & WE WILL BE OPEN TODAY FOR NORMAL HOURS. Feb 08, 2024 Read More The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Nikia Chaney & Ekua Omosupe 2/10 at 5:30pm Jan 23, 2024 Read More Save the Date! Library Open House 2/5/24 at 6:15pm Jan 10, 2024 Read More Dine Out With Friends at Red House Cafe 1/31/24 Jan 10, 2024 Read More Build It in the Library - Friday, January 26th 3:30-4:30PM Jan 10, 2024 - Kids Read More Pinecone Owls: Monday, Jan. 22nd 3:30pm-4:30pm Jan 10, 2024 - Kids Read More Join Us! Brad Herzog Presents "Think Right and Write Wrong" Friday, January 19th at 5:30pm Jan 09, 2024 Read More Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday, Jan. 13th @ 11am Jan 09, 2024 - Kids Read More TECH HELP IS HERE! Jan 03, 2024 Read More The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Laura Schulkind & Andrena Zawinski 1/13 at 5:30pm Dec 26, 2023 Read More Dec 25, 2023 Read More Closing Reception: "Ourselves We Sing" Friday, January 5th 5:30pm-7:00pm Dec 25, 2023 Read More Our public WiFi has been restored. Dec 22, 2023 Read More WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 1st FOR THE CITY HOLIDAY. Dec 21, 2023 Read More BUILD IT! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM Dec 19, 2023 - Kids Read More The Winter Reading Program 2023 is here! Dec 18, 2023 - Kids Read More WE WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 25-26 and JANUARY 1 Dec 12, 2023 Read More "America Singing" Presented by Malinda DeRouen and Mahi Shah with Palenke Arts 12/15 at 5:30pm Dec 04, 2023 Read More City of PG Wants Your Input to Help Select the Next City Manager Dec 04, 2023 Read More The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Jeff Erwin & Heather Flescher 12/9 at 5:30pm Dec 04, 2023 Read More Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday, Dec. 9th @ 11am Dec 01, 2023 - Kids Read More FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE Nov 30, 2023 Read More FOOD FOR FINES IS BACK! Nov 30, 2023 Read More ESSENTIAL NEEDS DRIVE Nov 30, 2023 Read More We Have Free COVID-19 Test Kits Nov 28, 2023 Read More Join CA Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick Friday, December 1st at 5:30pm Nov 21, 2023 Read More Friendship Rocks - Monday, November 27th 3:30-4:30pm Nov 07, 2023 - Kids Read More WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING NOV 23-25 Nov 07, 2023 Read More Join Poet Laureate Bob Gómez Friday, November 17th at 5:30pm Nov 07, 2023 Read More Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday, Nov. 11th @ 11am Nov 06, 2023 - Kids Read More The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Marie Butcher and Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts 11/11 at 5:30pm Nov 05, 2023 November 11th 5:30-6:30pm Read More CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2023 Nov 03, 2023 Read More Drop In Crafteroon! - Wednesdays & Thursdays 2pm - 4pm Nov 01, 2023 - Kids Read More Calling all teens! Sign up for our free banana sushi event! Oct 26, 2023 - Teens Tuesday, 11/7 at 4pm. Read More BUILD IT AT THE LIBRARY! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM Oct 25, 2023 - Kids Read More Today! Join Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado Nov 3 at 5:30pm Oct 25, 2023 Read More HAUNTED LIBRARY IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM - 10/26, 3:30-5:30pm Oct 16, 2023 - Kids THE CHILDREN'S ROOM WILL BE CLOSED AT 2PM Read More It is National Friends of Libraries Week! Oct 16, 2023 Read More WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A CITYWIDE TRAINING 10/23 Oct 09, 2023 - Kids There will be no Toddler Tales Storytime Read More JOIN DANIEL SUMMERHILL - FRIDAY, 10/20 at 5:30pm Oct 09, 2023 Read More The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Osama Esber and Farnaz Fatemi 10/14 at 5:30pm Oct 09, 2023 Read More TEEN ORIGAMI MEET UP - TUESDAY, 10/17 AT 4:00PM Oct 06, 2023 - Teens Read More Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday, Oct. 14th @ 11am Oct 06, 2023 - Kids Read More NEW Life in Pacific Grove book, MONARCHS and MORE- Available October 7, between 1 and 3 pm in the Arcade Oct 03, 2023 BOOK SALES benefit the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation. Read More TEEN TECH TUESDAYS, 4pm - 6pm Sep 28, 2023 Read More JOIN US! OURSELVES WE SING OPENING RECEPTION - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 5:30PM - 7:00PM Sep 18, 2023 Mark Your Calendars! Read More Public Release of Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element Sep 18, 2023 Read More There is still time to sign up for a free 12 mo. subscription to Skillshare Online Learning Community Sep 17, 2023 Read More Make Cloud Dough - Monday, September 18th 3:30pm Sep 14, 2023 - Kids Read More September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Sep 01, 2023 A library card can spark your creativity and find your element in books, ebooks, programs and more! Read More Learning resources for everyone in the family, including exam & test prep materials. Now with a NEW keyboarding course & guided pathways for SAT/ACT! Aug 31, 2023 - Teens You can access this online program FREE with your library card! Read More FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE Aug 30, 2023 Read More Announcing the first Pacific Grove Public Library High School Essay Contest! Aug 25, 2023 - Teens Open to all current high school students residing within PGUSD. Read More 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).. Aug 24, 2023 Read More A Free Poetry Reading in the Library: Saturday 9/9/23 at 5:30pm Aug 23, 2023 Read More Howard Burnham presents Andrew Carnegie - Friday, 9/8/23 at 5:30pm Aug 23, 2023 Read More Teen Manga Meetup - Tues. Sept. 5th @ 3:30 Aug 23, 2023 - Teens Read More Painted Wooden Medallions - 8/28/23 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm Aug 21, 2023 - Kids Read More Open Play - Every First, Third, and Fourth Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm Aug 16, 2023 - Kids Read More Teen Poetry Night - Friday, 8/18 from 5:30-6:30pm Aug 10, 2023 Read More Teen Meetup - Tues. 8/22 @ 3:30 (Sign up by Thurs. 8/17) Aug 09, 2023 - Teens Read More Family Bilingual Storytime is Back! Aug 09, 2023 - Kids Saturday August 12th! Read More Drop In Crafteroon! - Wednesdays & Thursdays 2pm - 4pm Jul 28, 2023 - Kids Read More Join Us - Tuesday, August 1st 5pm at Caledonia Park Jul 25, 2023 Read More JOIN US! 8/4/23 @ 5:30pm (click for details) Jul 20, 2023 Read More Wednesday, July 26th at 2:00pm - 2:45pm in Jewell Park Jul 20, 2023 - Kids Read More Storytime with a Lifeguard - 7/24/23 @ 3:30pm in the Library Jul 20, 2023 - Kids Read More Please consider donating to this summer's Essential Needs Drive in the library. Jul 17, 2023 Read More Wondering what to read next? NoveList has been helping readers find their next favorite book for more than 25 years. Jul 17, 2023 Read More Have you tried AtoZdatabases? This search tool is available through public libraries, universities & government institutions. Jul 17, 2023 Read More Cascada de Flores will be at Jewell Park 7/19/23 @ 2pm Jul 13, 2023 - Kids Read More THURSDAY, 8/24/23 FROM 3PM TO 5PM - REGISTRATION REQUIRED Jul 06, 2023 In the Little House at Jewell Park and other locations. Read More HAPPY BIRDS WILL BE AT JEWELL PARK WEDNESDAY, JULY 12th 2:00-2:45pm Jul 06, 2023 - Kids Read More OPENING RECEPTION -THIS FRIDAY, JULY 7TH 5:30PM - 7:00PM Jul 06, 2023 Read More Free Weaving Workshop 8/24/23 at 3pm - Registration Required Jul 06, 2023 In the Little House at Jewell Park 8/24/23 3pm-5pm, and at other locations. Read More SUMMER TEEN ICE CREAM MEET UP - 7/6/23 at 12:00pm Jun 29, 2023 - Teens Read More KIDS CHOICE MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY - Wednesday, July 5 at 2pm Jun 29, 2023 - Kids Read More WE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, JULY 4TH Jun 27, 2023 Read More FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE - July 1st @St. Mary's Church 10am-4pm Jun 26, 2023 Read More TEEN MEETUP: COOKIES & OPEN MIC - TUESDAY, 6/27/23 @ 3:00PM Jun 20, 2023 - Teens Read More Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 2pm at Jewell Park Jun 19, 2023 - Teens Read More WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21ST AT 2:00pm - 2:45pm IN THE LIBRARY Jun 19, 2023 - Kids Read More 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. Jun 08, 2023 Read More Check out a CA State Library Parks Pass this summer. May 31, 2023 Read More THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH 1:00-1:30 May 31, 2023 - Kids Read More WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH 2:00-2:45 AT JEWELL PARK May 31, 2023 - Kids Read More Open Play in the Summer May 30, 2023 - Kids Read More CLOSED MONDAY 5/29/23 FOR MEMORIAL DAY May 22, 2023 Read More Announcing SRP 2023! May 16, 2023 - Kids June 6, 2023 - July 26, 2023 Read More INTRODUCING TEEN SRP 2023! May 12, 2023 - Teens Read More Make and Take Beach Bears - May 22nd May 11, 2023 - Kids Read More Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday, May 13th @ 11am May 07, 2023 - Kids Read More Check Out Our New May Displays May 05, 2023 Read More Teen Origami Meet Up - this Tuesday, May 9th at 3:30 May 05, 2023 - Teens Read More FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE May 05, 2023 Read More Join California Laureate Lee Herrick THIS FRIDAY, 5/5/23 at 5:30pm May 04, 2023 Read More BUILD IT! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM Apr 26, 2023 - Kids Read More National Library Week is April 23-29, 2023. Apr 24, 2023 a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support Read More Prayers for Everyday Ancestors: THIS FRIDAY, 4/28 @ 5:30pm Apr 23, 2023 Read More On May 1, 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued. Apr 21, 2023 Read More MANGA MEET UP FOR TEENS - TUESDAY, APRIL 18TH AT 3:30 Apr 11, 2023 - Teens Read More Jo Mora Day Celebration 2023 - Saturday, April 15, 10am-4pm Apr 04, 2023 Read More eResource Spotlight! Skillshare Mar 27, 2023 Ready to fuel your creative spark? Read More PGPL Friends & Foundation Meet the Author series presents: Ava Homa, author of "Daughters of Smoke and Fire" - 4/20/23 @ 7pm Mar 23, 2023 Read More OPENING RECEPTION - FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH @ 5:30PM Mar 23, 2023 Padre Trails Camera Club presents: The Spirit of Pacific Grove Read More MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY BARBARA MOSSBERG 4/8/23 10am - Limited Capacity, All Spaces Have Been Filled Mar 22, 2023 ***UPDATE: All spaces have been filled.*** Read More ALKA JOSHI: THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS BOOK LAUNCH, 4/7/23 @7PM - SOLD OUT Mar 22, 2023 Update: This event has sold out. Thank you for your support. Read More DR. BARBARA MOSSBERG PRESENTS: P)RAISING THE DEAD, A Live-Action Radio Drama - THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH 6:30PM-8:00PM Mar 20, 2023 Read More TEEN POETRY FESTIVAL WITH PATRICE VECCHIONE - SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST 1PM-4PM Mar 20, 2023 - Teens Read More DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS AT MAX'S GRILL- 3/29/23 Mar 20, 2023 Read More MAKE AND TAKE SILLY PUTTY - MONDAY, MARCH 27TH Mar 19, 2023 - Kids Read More BUILD IT! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM Mar 18, 2023 - Kids Read More A BOOK TALK WITH BEN JEALOUS, MEL MASON, & SAM FARR IS NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Mar 17, 2023 WATCH IT ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Read More MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Mar 13, 2023 Read More FRIDAY MARCH 17TH @ 5:30PM Mar 11, 2023 Dr. Barbara Mossberg presents Middlemarch: Women Supporting Women with Poetry Read More TODAY @ 6:30PM at City Hall Council Chambers 300 Forest Ave. PG (Note the Venue Change) Mar 10, 2023 The venue has been moved to City Hall Council Chambers, as PGPL is CLOSED due to power outage. Read More 1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALE 3/4/23 from 10am to 4pm Feb 27, 2023 At St. Mary's Church, 13th & Central Read More TEEN BOOKMARK MAKING CRAFT - TUESDAY, MARCH 7TH @3:30PM Feb 27, 2023 - Teens Read More Check out this new addition to our library of things! Feb 25, 2023 You can now check out Cooking Tools! Read More MAKE A BOOKMARK - TODAY, FEBRUARY 27TH 3:30PM-4:30PM Feb 25, 2023 - Kids Read More STATE OF THE CITY - RESCHEDULED Feb 24, 2023 Read More BUILD IT! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 3:30-4:30PM Feb 23, 2023 - Kids Read More CA State Library Parks Passes Are Here! Feb 22, 2023 Read More DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS AT LA MIA CUCINA - 2/22/23 Feb 20, 2023 Read More MEETUP FOR TEENS - TUESDAY, FEB. 14TH AT 3:30 Feb 13, 2023 Read More e-Resource Spotlight! Brainfuse VetNow Feb 08, 2023 Read More WE ARE HIRING FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY CLERK! APPLY ONLINE BY 2/26/23 Feb 06, 2023 Read More ICE CREAM MAKING MEETUP FOR TEENS - TUESDAY 2/7/23 at 3:30pm Feb 06, 2023 Read More MUSIC WITH MARY LEE - WED. 2/8/23 AT 11AM IN THE LIBRARY Feb 06, 2023 - Kids Read More FRIDAY! LOVE POETRY OF HAFIZ - FEB. 10TH 5:30 PM TO 7:00PM Feb 06, 2023 Read More Poetry Workshop with Patrice Vecchione - Saturday, Feb. 4th 1pm-3pm Feb 02, 2023 The Love Poem at the Tip of Your Tongue (even if you don’t think so) Read More JOIN US! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd 5:30pm - 7:00pm Feb 02, 2023 Read More "Community Safety and Criminal Justice Reform" free talk live streamed at noon on February 8th Jan 30, 2023 Read More BUILD IT! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM Jan 23, 2023 - Kids Read More PGPL WILL CLOSE TODAY AT 11AM AND REOPEN AT 1PM (storytime is cancelled). Thank you for your understanding. Jan 23, 2023 - Kids Read More MAKE AND TAKE CONE CRITTERS! 1/23/23 3:30pm-4:30pm Jan 03, 2023 - Kids Read More TEEN TECH TUESDAYS ARE BACK! Jan 02, 2023 A great way for teens to gain community service hours! Read More HAPPENING FRIDAY! JANUARY 6TH 5:30-7:00PM Jan 02, 2023 Read More TEEN MEETUP - TUESDAY, 1/17/23 @ 3:30PM Jan 02, 2023 - Kids Draw. Discuss. Eat. Meet. Read More 2022's Most Checked Out Teen Fiction Dec 28, 2022 - Kids Read More ANNOUNCING PGPL'S WINTER READING PROGRAM 2022 Dec 13, 2022 - Kids Read More CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS Dec 12, 2022 December 23rd to 26th and January 2nd Read More Shuffle Along - FRIDAY, December 16th at 5:30pm at Chautauqua Hall Dec 12, 2022 Please join us! Read More WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 2ND Dec 12, 2022 Read More Announcing New eResources for PGPL/MPL Patrons! Dec 12, 2022 Read More Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday, Dec 10th @ 11am Dec 07, 2022 - Kids Read More Lego at the Library - Wednesday, December 7th at 4:30pm Dec 06, 2022 - Kids Read More Announcing 5 New eResources Free for PGPL/MPL Patrons! Dec 06, 2022 Explore Online Learning Platforms, Job Search Help, and More! Read More FOOD FOR FINES IS BACK! Dec 01, 2022 Read More ESSENTIAL NEEDS DRIVE Nov 28, 2022 Donations can be made at the Library now through January 7th. Read More Saturday, December 3rd 10am to 4pm at St. Mary's Church Nov 28, 2022 Read More STILL WE RISE - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND 5:30PM - 7:00PM Nov 28, 2022 Read More TEEN TUESDAY - SNOW GLOBE CRAFT 12/6 @3:30PM Nov 28, 2022 - Kids Read More The Annual Monterey County Gives! Campaign is Here! Nov 15, 2022 PGPL Friends and Foundation is delighted to participate in the 2022 MONTEREY GIVES! campaign Read More WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING NOV 24-26 Nov 14, 2022 Read More Friends Invites You To Buy A Book & Help personalize the beautiful PGPL quilt wall decor in the main entryway! Nov 14, 2022 Read More TEEN MANGA MEET UP - TUESDAY AT 3:30PM Nov 14, 2022 Draw. Discuss. Eat. Meet. Read More iVIVA HARLEM! - FRIDAY, NOV 18th 5:30-7:00pm Nov 14, 2022 PALENKE arts Latin Jazz Ensemble with Paul Contos: Music of East Harlem: bebop, cubop, afro-cuban jazz, mambo Read More National Notary Day 2022 - Monday, Nov. 7th 3:30-5:30pm - 1 Free Notarization for PG Residents Nov 05, 2022 Read More Teen Origami Meet Up - this Tuesday, Nov 7th at 3:30 Nov 05, 2022 Read More WE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th Nov 04, 2022 Read More NOTARY SERVICES FOR PENINSULA RESIDENTS MONDAY, NOV 7TH BETWEEN 3:30 & 5:30 Nov 01, 2022 Read More 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" Oct 31, 2022 Read More FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE - NOV 5TH @St. Mary's Church 10am-4pm Oct 31, 2022 Read More 2022 VOTER GUIDE Oct 31, 2022 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO VOTE IN CALIFORNIA’S NOV. 8 GENERAL ELECTION Read More HALLOWEEN 2022, VIRTUAL STORYTIME Oct 21, 2022 - Kids Read More TEEN PUMPKIN PAINTING: TUESDAY, OCT 25 @3:30PM Oct 20, 2022 Read More Every Californian can now access free online tutoring available 24/7 Oct 18, 2022 Pilot led by State Library provides live, 24/7 online tutoring and homework help through Brainfuse HelpNow. Read More THIS FRIDAY, OCT 21 @5:30PM! Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts: "Living Like White Folks - Langston Hughes and his time in Carmel" Oct 17, 2022 Read More HAUNTED LIBRARY - THURSDAY, OCT 27th 3:30-5:30pm Oct 10, 2022 - Kids The Haunted Library is Back! Read More CLOSED MONDAY, OCT 17 & SATURDAY, OCT 22 (NOTE CHANGE FROM 15TH) Oct 10, 2022 CLOSED MONDAY, OCT 17 & SATURDAY, OCT 22 (NOTE CHANGE FROM 15TH) Read More TOMORROW @ 5:30pm: OPENING RECEPTION - Renaissance: Remember, Revise, Revitalize Oct 06, 2022 Read More TEEN TUESDAY! Craft a Keychain Tues. Oct. 4th @ 3:30pm Oct 03, 2022 Read More MONARCHS BOOK TO BE LAUNCHED OCTOBER 1, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. in Chautauqua Hall Sep 29, 2022 Read More 1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALE - OCTOBER 1st 10am-4pm, featuring DVDs for $1 Sep 26, 2022 Read More DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS @ Peppers Wednesday, 9/28 Sep 26, 2022 Take a break from the kitchen; dine in or take out & support the Library. Read More FALL LOCAL HISTORY SPOTLIGHT SERIES FINALE - Heather Lazare presents My Life in Pacific Grove: A Memoir Sep 14, 2022 Friday, September 23rd at 5:30pm Heather Lazare on Wilford Rensselaer Holman. Read More CRAFTERNOON! Drop in and join the fun of crafting! Sep 14, 2022 - Kids A new craft kit is available each week to enjoy in the library or take and make at home. Read More Join Us to Make & Take Cloud Dough on Monday, September 19th 3:30pm-4:30pm Sep 13, 2022 - Kids Read More LOCAL HISTORY SPOTLIGHT SERIES - TWO WIVES OF JOHN STEINBECK SEPTEMBER 9TH AT 5:30PM Sep 08, 2022 Friday, 9/9 @5:00pm: Local Playwright Carol Marquart presents a two-character staged reading of Two Wives of Steinbeck. Read More CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th Aug 29, 2022 - Kids PGPL will be CLOSED Monday, Sept. 5th for Labor Day. Read More 1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD Aug 29, 2022 SEPT. 3RD 10AM-4PM AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH Read More Teen Manga Meet Up - Tues. September 6th @ 3:30 Aug 15, 2022 - Kids Draw, Discuss, Eat, Meet. Read More Friends' Fall Local History Spotlight Series with Peter Hiller - Friday 8/26 @5:30pm Aug 15, 2022 Peter Hiller presents The Life and Times of Jo Mora: Iconic Artist of the American West Read More Paint and Decorate Seashells - August 22nd @ 3:30pm Aug 08, 2022 - Kids Read More Family Bilingual Storytime is Back! Aug 08, 2022 - Kids Every Second Saturday at 11am Read More FALL LOCAL HISTORY SPOTLIGHT SERIES - STARTS AUGUST 5TH Jul 26, 2022 This series sponsored by the Friends of Pacific Grove Library features four local authors and presenters. Read More Poetry in the Park with Patrice Vecchione took place last week. Jul 25, 2022 This free workshop was hosted by the Youth Ambassadors of Pacific Grove, in partnership with PGPL. Read More JOIN US! WED. @ 2PM IN THE LIBRARY Jul 25, 2022 - Kids No registration required. Read More DIAL 988 TO ACCESS 24 HOUR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES Jul 20, 2022 As of July 16, 2022, 988 is the easy-to-remember number to reach the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Read More WEDNESDAY AT 2PM (REGISTRATION HAS ENDED) Jul 18, 2022 - Kids Read More POETRY IN THE PARK - MONDAY 3pm to 5pm Jul 15, 2022 Poetry Workshop with Patrice Vecchione. Hosted by the Youth Ambassadors of Pacific Grove. Read More THE LIVE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, DUE TO COVID. Jul 13, 2022 - Kids CLICK FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO WATCH VIRTUALLY Read More STEM KITS TO GO! Jul 08, 2022 - Kids PGPL now has 6 carefully curated STEM Kits to Go! Read More ESSENTIAL NEEDS DRIVE Jul 08, 2022 Donations needed. Read More OPENING RECEPTION @ 5:30PM FRIDAY, JULY 8TH Jul 01, 2022 Friday, July 8th 5:30pm to 7:00 pm Read More TEEN PAINTING & PLANTING JULY 6 @ 11:00AM Jun 30, 2022 - Kids It's not too late to sign up! Read More WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 4TH Jun 27, 2022 There will be no Toddler Tales. Read More WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29th @ 2:00pm Jun 27, 2022 - Kids at Jewell Park Read More TUESDAY @ 2:00pm - TEEN SRP BOOK CLUB Jun 27, 2022 - Kids Read More FREE COVID SELF-TEST KITS Jun 27, 2022 Read More Our internet is back online! Jun 22, 2022 Public computers and phones are operational. Thank you for your patience. And thank you to the City’s IT Department! Read More THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR FRIDAY'S FREE TEEN YOGA! Jun 17, 2022 - Kids @ Jewell Park for Teens Grades 6-12 Read More BUILD IT! Jun 17, 2022 - Kids Fourth Friday in the Library Read More ANNOUNCING TEEN SRP! Jun 06, 2022 - Kids Starts Today Read More READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH - 2022 SRP Jun 06, 2022 - Kids Kicking off on Wednesday! Read More CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 30TH May 24, 2022 We will be CLOSED Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day Read More GAME ON! - TUESDAY, MAY 24th @ 3:30 May 23, 2022 - Kids Read More Bay Area Health Officers Urge Public to Take Precautions as COVID Levels Rise May 18, 2022 The Bay Area now has California’s highest COVID infection rates. Masking indoors is strongly recommended. Read More 2022 Primary Election May 16, 2022 Read More TODAY - TEEN MANGA MEET UP @ 3:30pm May 09, 2022 - Kids Discuss, Draw, Eat, Meet Read More NOW OPEN MONDAYS! Apr 27, 2022 Read More TEEN BLACKOUT POETRY EVENT Apr 05, 2022 - Kids Tuesday, April 26th at 3:30pm Read More FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE Mar 29, 2022 APRIL 2, 2022 AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH 10AM-4PM Read More PATRICE VECCHIONE - SATURDAY AT JEWELL PARK 2-4PM Mar 25, 2022 The Value of Writing in Difficult Times - FREE. No Registration Required. Refreshment Provided. All are Welcome. Read More DANIEL B. SUMMERHILL Mar 25, 2022 Theatrical Spoken Word Poetry with Monterey County's 1st Poet Laureate, Daniel B. Summerhill. Read More DR. BARBARA MOSSBERG Mar 22, 2022 JOIN US in kicking off National Poetry Month with Dr. Barbara Mossberg's 1st public reading from her new book. Read More SUPPLIES HAVE GONE, PLEASE INQUIRE AT MRWMD.ORG Mar 22, 2022 Read More ANNOUNCING WEEKLY EVENTS ALL APRIL LONG - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Mar 18, 2022 We are excited to announce the return of April events, celebrating National Poetry Month, and new Gallery Exhibit. Read More SAVE THE DATE - OPENING RECEPTION! FRIDAY, 4/8 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm Mar 14, 2022 Join us! Refreshment provided. Free admission. No registration. Read More SATURDAY, MARCH 12 @ 11:00AM! Mar 12, 2022 - Kids Saturday, March 12th and Every Second Saturday at 11am in the Library Read More GREAT NEWS FOR FANS OF MAGAZINES AND GRAPHIC NOVELS! Mar 01, 2022 Now more digital magazines AND comics are available with your PGPL Library Card. Read More MARCH 8th at 3:30PM Feb 28, 2022 GAMES! GAMES! GAMES! Read More NEW! BABY RHYME STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY Feb 17, 2022 - Kids BABY RHYME STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY Read More DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS AT LA MIA CUCINA - TODAY! Feb 17, 2022 A delicious way to support the library. Read More TOWN HALL: STATE OF THE CITY WITH MAYOR PEAKE ON 2/23/2022 AT 6PM Feb 16, 2022 In Person and Virtual Read More PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Feb 16, 2022 Read More MEET UP FOR TEENS - FEBRUARY 15TH AT 3:30 Feb 15, 2022 - Kids This Teen Meet Up is for Teens who have an interest in Manga, Anime, and Graphic Novels Read More WE HAVE LISTS! Feb 11, 2022 Read More Ask the Reference Desk about Zip Books! Feb 02, 2022 Zip Books are back through June Read More 1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALES Jan 31, 2022 FEBRUARY 5TH 10AM - 4PM AT ST. MARY'S Read More Food Scraps Now Go In The Green Cart! Jan 20, 2022 Read More Scientific Calculators Are Available To Check Out Jan 20, 2022 - Kids Read More Collective Support: LJ's 2022 Librarians of the Year Jan 18, 2022 Read More MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! Jan 17, 2022 Read More FEBRUARY TEEN MEET UP Jan 17, 2022 Read More NEW HOURS Jan 04, 2022 Now open later on Wednesday & Saturday! Read More LEGO IN THE LIBRARY! Jan 03, 2022 - Kids Read More NEW YEAR TEEN CHALLENGE Dec 29, 2021 Read More NEW GALE K-12 ONLINE RESOURCES Dec 23, 2021 - Kids Free from California's K-12 Online Content Project and the California State Library Read More SAVE THE DATE! Dec 20, 2021 Read More WINTER READING PROGRAM Dec 20, 2021 - Kids December 20th - January 31st, Read More 2021 HOLIDAY HOURS Dec 03, 2021 Read More TEEN CHALLENGE- HOLIDAY BINGO! Dec 03, 2021 - Kids Read More FOOD FOR FINES IS BACK! Dec 03, 2021 Forgot to return that library book or DVD on time? Read More COMING SOON - PGPL WINTER READING PROGRAM! Dec 03, 2021 - Kids Read More CALLING ALL TEENS! Nov 19, 2021 - Kids BOOK REVIEW WRITING WORKSHOP AT THE LIBRARY Read More CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING Nov 19, 2021 We will be CLOSED Thursday, November 25 - Saturday, November 27 2021 MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! Nov 15, 2021 The Friends are delighted to participate in the 2021 MONTEREY GIVES! Read More DEDICATION OF THE RENEWED CHILDREN'S ROOM Nov 15, 2021 Read More NOVEMBER LEGO CHALLENGE Nov 15, 2021 - Kids BUILD YOUR FAMILY HAVING THANKSGIVING DINNER Read More CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11th Nov 08, 2021 - Kids in observance of Veteran's Day Read More Toddler Tales at the Library Nov 05, 2021 - Kids Mondays from 11:00am-11:30am Read More Preschool Storytime at the Library Nov 05, 2021 - Kids Tuesdays from 11:00am to 11:30am Read More The November Scavenger Hunt is Here! Nov 02, 2021 - Kids Find Turkey hiding in his 8 favorite book series and write the order 1-8. Read More New in Teen HQ - Fall Bingo Challenge! Oct 21, 2021 - Kids This challenge offers ideas for new reading activities such as "read a book published the year your were born". Read More National Friends of the Library Week! Oct 19, 2021 Join the Friends and your membership is active until 2023! Read More NOW OPEN MORE HOURS! Oct 05, 2021 Tuesday through Saturday with Holds Pick-up on Monday. Read More Preschool Storytime at Caterpillar Park Oct 05, 2021 - Kids Read More October Scavenger Hunt is Here! Oct 01, 2021 - Kids Eight Pumpkins dressed for Halloween are Hidden in the Children's Room. Read More October Lego Challenge! Oct 01, 2021 - Kids Build a Ghost Town or Zombie Village Read More New in Pop-up Programming! Sep 22, 2021 - Kids Monthly Scavenger Hunt Read More MPL Invites you to Celebrate Cannery Row Days 2021 Sep 22, 2021 Sweet Thursday Hooptedoodles Read More NOW OPEN SATURDAYS! Sep 21, 2021 PGPL is Now Open 10am to 1pm on Saturdays! Read More REDEDICATION CELEBRATION IS SATURDAY! Sep 16, 2021 - Kids At Jewell Park and PGPL, 550 Central Ave. PG Read More TODAY! MUSIC IN THE PARK WITH MARY LEE Sep 08, 2021 - Kids Live in Person! Music with Mary Lee. Read More September is National Library Card Month! Sep 08, 2021 Join Marley Dias, author, producer, and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, in promoting the power of a library card Read More FOL BOOKSTORE AT ST. MARY'S BOOK SALES Aug 31, 2021 Did you know that Book Sales have resumed? Read More OPEN FOR HOLDS PICK UP 1ST SATURDAY Aug 31, 2021 PGPL will be open for 1st Saturday Holds Pick Up hours on Saturday, September 4th from 10am to 1pm. Read More CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th Aug 30, 2021 PGPL will be CLOSED for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, the 6th of September Read More Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area - Voting is Closed Aug 26, 2021 Vote for your favorite(s) Read More Coming Soon - Family Bilingual Storytime at Arnett Park! Aug 26, 2021 - Kids Join us at Arnett Park for Bilingual Storytime! Read More Preschool Storytime at Caterpillar Park Aug 25, 2021 - Kids You are invited to join in stories, music & movement and other fun with Miss Mary Read More Teen Book Interest Survey Aug 24, 2021 - Kids Take our Book Interest SurveyWhen finished, you will have 4 books on hold to pick up and a treat! Read More PGPL has Magazines and Newspapers! Aug 24, 2021 Come and check out the newly remodeled Reading Rotunda, where the periodicals (including Consumer Reports) are shelved. Read More We Have Expanded Our Hours! Aug 17, 2021 Now Open Tuesday & Thursday, 1pm - 6pm and Wednesday & Friday, 10am - 1:00pm Read More You Are Invited! Aug 17, 2021 Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 1pm to 4pm at Jewell Park & Pacific Grove Public Library Read More Introducing Toddler Tales! Aug 13, 2021 - Kids Calling all Toddlers and their Caregivers! Read More Drop-In Crafternoon! Aug 13, 2021 - Kids Join the fun of crafting!Wednesdays at 12pm-1pm and Thursdays at 3pm-4pm (Children's Room)A new craft each week! Family Bilingual Storytime Aug 12, 2021 - Kids Join us at Arnett Park for Bilingual Storytime!Second Monday of the Month at 4:00pm Stream Movies, Concerts, Courses Aug 11, 2021 Free with your Library Card & the Libby App! Read More Check Out Niche Academy for eResource How to Videos! Aug 10, 2021 Using our E-Library for the first time? Niche Academy is for you! Read More "Renewal" a Juried Art Show Jul 30, 2021 Submit your personal expression of "Renewal" to a juried art show at the Pacific Grove Library opening on 10/8/2021! Read More NOW OPEN MORE HOURS! Jul 20, 2021 NOW OPEN MORE HOURS! Read More Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area Jul 19, 2021 Vote for your favorite(s)! Read More Preschool Stories Jul 13, 2021 - Kids Preschool Stories with Miss MaryPlease join the fun of story time at Jewell Park on Tuesdays 11:00am-11:30am SAVE THE DATE! PGPL REDEDICATION Jul 08, 2021 Celebrating the Library's Renewal Saturday, September 18th from 1pm to 4pm in Jewell Park. Read More NOW OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY! Jul 07, 2021 PGPL is NOW OPEN Tuesday 3-6, Wednesday 10-1, & Thursday 1-4. Read More Announcing 2021 PGPL Summer Reading Program May 14, 2021 PGPL Summer Reading Program Coming Soon! - Beginning June 9th Read More BOOK STORE REOPENING AT ST. MARY'S May 13, 2021 Exciting News from Friends of the Library! The Bookstore at St. Mary’s is Reopening on May 17th Read More THE FIRST SATURDAY OF MAY IS HERE! Apr 30, 2021 The 1st Saturday of the month is here! Read More THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Apr 19, 2021 PGPL will be celebrating our volunteers all week, April 18-24! Read More NOW HIRING! Apply Online Apr 08, 2021 Seeking Library Clerk (Part-time and On-Call) $17.50 - $21.28 Hourly Closing Date: 04/25/2021 Read More National Library Week Is April Apr 07, 2021 National Library Week 2021: Welcome to Your Library Read More We Will Be Open Thursdays 2PM - 4PM Beginning March 25th! Mar 23, 2021 New Hours! PGPL will be OPEN on Thursdays 2pm-4pm Read More NOW MORE LIBRARY-TO-GO HOURS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM! Mar 03, 2021 For your convenience, we’ve added Tuesdays AND the first Saturday of the month, STARTING THIS SATURDAY! Read More 1040 & 540/540EZ TAX FORMS ARE HERE Mar 03, 2021 1040 and 540/540EZ tax forms are here! Read More Using our E-Library for the first time? Niche Academy is for you! Mar 03, 2021 Using our E-Library for the first time? Read More More Library-To-Go Hours! Now includes the 1st Saturday of the month beginning March 6th Feb 24, 2021 For your convenience, we’ve added Tuesdays AND the first Saturday of the month! Read More Meeting your distance learning needs! Scientific calculators are now available to check out at PGPL! Feb 09, 2021 Thank you MPC and PGHS for partnering with us to meet this community need that came to our attention. Read More Expanded Holds Pick Up Hours Jan 29, 2021 Starting February 2021 Holds Pick Up Hours are Monday & Tuesday 3pm to 6pm and Wednesdays 10am to 1pm. Read More EveryLibrary is the first and only national political action committee for libraries. Jan 29, 2021 EveryLibrary is the first and only national political action committee for libraries. Read More PGPL will be OPEN Monday, January 18th (MLK Holiday) Jan 13, 2021 PGPL will be "open" for regular holds pick up hours 3pm-6pm on Monday, January 18th (MLK Day) Read More Library Renewal Project Video Dec 16, 2020 Please enjoy this video on the successful Library Renewal Project brought to you by Friends of the Library! Read More CONTINUES UNINTERRUPTED DURING THE NEW HEALTH ORDER AND THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS! Dec 15, 2020 RETURNS, HOLDS & PICKUPS: Book Drop is open (no book donations please)! Read More We Offer Grab bags! Nov 10, 2020 Want an assortment of items, but aren't sure exactly which titles you want? Read More NEW! Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow Programs Oct 28, 2020 The Pacific Grove Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse JobNow/VetNow™ Read More Holds pick up - Starting October 21! Oct 20, 2020 Holds pick up starts Wednesday, October 21, from 10am-1pm. Masks, physical distancing, Read More Holds pick up - Coming October 21! Oct 12, 2020 Hello PGPL patrons! We are excited to announce holds pick up at our beautifully renewed library! Read More Our book drop is now open! Oct 12, 2020 The PGPL book drop is now open for returns at 550 Central Avenue! Read More Countdown to Complete the Census Aug 24, 2020 Get out the count by September 30! Read More Live Zoom Preschool Stories Aug 09, 2020 Please join our Live Zoom Preschool Stories! Read More NEW! Digital Magazine Collection Aug 06, 2020 Full color, interactive digital magazines with no holds, no checkout periods, Read More Full color, interactive digital magazines with no holds, no checkout periods, Jul 23, 2020 Please welcome the Fratello Marionettes! Read More Upcoming Summer Reading Performance Jun 24, 2020 Mister Chris is "PG's Music Man." Sing and dance along with Chris Bohrman. Read More Previous Summer Reading Performance Jun 24, 2020 Welcome Andy Z! Read More Call To Artists - Built For Books Juried Show Dec 21, 2017 “Built for books”A Fine Art Juried Show Celebrating Libraries and Learning Read More City Seeking Library Director and Administrative Services Director May 01, 2017 Read More Words Flow Endlessly Off the Pages Nov 01, 2016 Read More World Book Online now available Nov 16, 2015 Pacific Grove Public Library cardholders can now access World Book Encyclopedia's Read More National Voter Registration Day Sep 22, 2015 The City and Library are working with Read More Coyotes in Pacific Grove Mar 23, 2015 Pacific Grove Animal Control has been informed about Read More Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area Read More Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area Read More PGPL has partnered with Overdrive to bring you these free streaming services. All you need is your library card number and the Libby App. Read More Drop-In Crafternoon! Join the fun of crafting!Wednesdays at 12pm-1:00pm and Thursdays 3pm-4pmA new craft each week! Read More Read More SUPPORTING HOMELESS YOUTH IN MONTEREY COUNTY PGPL is participating in the CHS 2021 Basic Needs Drive Read More Read More Read More Lego at the Library - Wednesday, December 7th at 4:30pm Read More