Monterey County Free Libraries

What better day to share a photo of someone or something you love than Valentine's Day!?

Take our survey to help us determine the best days and times to host programs this Summer! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SRP2021

In this episode of Book Chat Kids, Alison chats with us about the graphic novel "Measuring Up" by Lily LaMotte. Check it out on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/CgKUa1xJZDo

We hope you enjoy this week's lineup of virtual programs!

Visit your local MCFL branch Feb 23-Feb 27 during their curbside hours to pick up a free activity bag!

We want to hear your resolutions for 2021!

Celebrate Black History Month by finding a new favorite author or re-discovering an old one.

Join us for a bouncy good time with Dayna!

¡Visite su sucursal local de MCFL del 23 al 27 de febrero durante sus horas en la acera para recoger una bolsa de actividades gratis!

Everyone needs a little help from time-to-time.

We hope you enjoy this week's line-up of virtual programs!

This week on Make It Monday, Leslie and her assistant Charlie, show us how to make a toy parachute. For this project you will need: - Paper napkin - Yarn... - Tape - Scissors - Hole Punch Gather your materials and let's get started!

Our apologies for the delay - Every year in January or February, Alison goes to one of her favorite places on earth - Yosemite National Park. She is not able to go this year, so for Self-Care Sunday this week, she thought she would bring Yosemite to all of us through her photos. Enjoy!

This week on Backyard Science, Marilyn talks to us about seals! Check it out on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/22d0qai2LKI

We want to see your holiday decorations! Leave photos in the comments below and use #emcfl!

In honor of Black History Month, we will be featuring a Black author weekly. James Baldwin (1924-1987) wrote in many different genres during his life. Some of his most famous works include Go Tell It On the Mountain, Giovanni's Room, and The Fire Next Time. You can find out more about him here: https://www.biography.com/writer/james-baldwin Have you read any of James Baldwin's work? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Don't forget to share your resolution with us for a chance to win a prize!

If your child is looking for Isadora Moon books, then look no further!

This week for Self-Care Sunday, we take a trip to the beach! Check it out on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/0cojNMPKzxA

We hope you enjoy this week’s line up of virtual programs!

Join the Monterey County Historical Society for a talk with the authors of the book, Humbled, and get an interesting glimpse into our local history.

This week's Baby Storytime video is now up on our YouTube Channel!

Lift your spirits by getting into the holiday season with food, music and dance!

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Get the information you need to vote #election2020 . Refer to the links below to get up to date information on where and how to vote. Elections website: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/ Check status: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/voter-registration-/ Vote by mail, how to return a ballot: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/vote-by-mail/ Drop box locations: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/ballot-drop-off-loc/... Polling places on election day: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/polling-places/ Early voting: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/early-voting/ See more

Check out this week's Bilingual Storytime - now up on our YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/WT5paW5U27A

This week for Self-Care Sunday, Chef Steve is back to show us how to make a baked apple dish. For this recipe you will need the following: - White sugar - Brown sugar... - Butter - Apples We hope you enjoy!

Join us as we read the thrilling conclusion to the "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Enjoy! "Welcome to the Mansion" music by Eric Matyas - www.soundimage.org

We hope you enjoy this week's schedule of virtual programs!

Looking for ways to make it through the dark months of winter? Check out Monterey County Weekly’s list of Winter Survival Tips - one of which is read a book - a tip we can firmly support!

Check out this week's Backyard Science with Marilyn video, now up on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/XKfVfsfrOXc

Check out our latest Book Chat episode, now up on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/rVEAX3tgrK8

Wow! We got so many awesome submissions to our Show Us Your Pumpkin photo contest! Contest ends tonight, so there’s still time to submit if you haven’t already. Winners will be announced sometime next week.

Visit our YouTube Channel to see our latest Bilingual Storytime video!

How cute are these spider webs made by the kids at Parkfield Elementary?! These were made using one of our Halloween Craftvideos as inspiration. We love to see photos of your projects, so always remember to send them to us and tag us in your posts!

It's time to change the clocks!

Head to our YouTube Channel to watch our latest Bilingual Storytime video!

Welcome to Flashlight Friday - Stories to Tell in the Dark! Every Friday in October, Alison has read us a spooky picture book to get us ready for Halloween. Each book received a pumpkin rating from 1-5 pumpkins to indicate how scary it is (1 being not scary - 5 being very scary).... This week, in our final episode, we will be reading "The Hallo-Wiener" by Dav Pilkey. Thank you to Scholastic for letting us read this title and to www.bensound.com for our creepy soundtrack.

Happening now!! Science Tellers (now Talewise) are back for another show with Monterey County Free Libraries, just in time for Halloween! Mummy of Mystery Mansion: Frankie and Casey visit their Uncle for his annual Halloween party, only to find out that a creepy mummy has been scaring everyone away! Some say the house is haunted, but Frankie and Casey have a different idea. Join them on their adventure to unravel the mystery of the mummy! Along the way, you’ll explore some s...pooky and exciting science concepts! This program is recommended for grades K-5 and will be live through Zoom. Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88450482639 Password: 803989

This week for STEAM Time, Dayna is back to talk to us again about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion - for every action, there is an equal, but opposite, reaction - by making balloon powered cars. For the project in this video you will need the following supplies: - Carboard - Tape... - Scissors - A straw - 2 wooden skewers - A balloon - A rubber band Once you have all your materials gathered, tune in to get started!

This week on Book Chat, Leslie chats with us about We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson.

Don't forget we have two great shows coming up through Zoom - October 30 and 31!

Interested in exploring the nature around you? Join us for a 3 part series on Nature Journaling! No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided. This program series is perfect for the whole family. Visit https://bit.ly/35XyJGH to sign up today! Please note that materials will need to be picked up at the Marina Library.

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Question of the Week: What is your favorite book of mystery or suspense?Question of the Week: What is your favorite book of mystery or suspense?