Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library

Starting February 1st, we're expanding our Pop Up Library hours! Borrow materials, get a library card and access Wifi outdoors More info: www.montereypark.ca.gov/1392/Pop-Up-Library Library Front Entrance... Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 1 - 5 p.m. Barnes Park Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate Lunar New Year by creating a Mini Cai Sheng at our teen craft program! Teens can join us next month on February 10 at 4pm to make an I Heart You No-Sew Valentine’s pillow!

Today's #ThrowbackThursday is a picture of Garfield Avenue from 1913! For more historical photos of #MontereyPark, visit: https://bit.ly/33XV5dZ

Happy #LibraryShelfieDay from the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library! Allow us to be shelf indulgent and post some of our favorite shelfies. Share your own #LibraryShelfie and tag us!

The American Library Association has announced the 2022 Youth Media Award winners, which include the top books, digital media, video, and audiobooks for children and young adults! Check out the full list of winners here, then request them for Contactless Checkout: https://bit.ly/3rNgPkQ

Check out thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free with your Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library card! To see what online resources we have to offer, visit: https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/1216/Online-Resources

It's report season and we've got brand new state books waiting to be checked out! Request them for Contactless Checkout or visit our outdoor Pop Up Library Tuesday-Saturday from 3-5 p.m.!

We had so much fun making snowy owls at Afterschool Art yesterday! Join us next month on February 17 at 3:30pm for abstract painting using magnets! For more information about our children's programs, please visit: https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/283/Childrens-Programs

Teens are invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year by creating a Mini Cai Sheng (God of Wealth) out of red envelopes to give to friends and family. Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call Reference Services at (626) 307-1368 or visit our website.

For this week's #TBT moment, we have a photo of a drug store on the northwest corner of Garvey and Garfield. This picture was taken all the way back in 1923! For more historical photos of #MontereyPark, visit: https://www.montereypark.ca.gov//Local-History-Digital-Res

FREE COVID-19 at-home test kits are now available to order! Residential households in the U.S can receive 4 FREE at-home test kits. For more information and to place an order, visit covidtests.gov

There's still time to register for the second half of the 2021 Virtual Mental Health series featuring an API Mental Health discussion as well, as a presentation from Chinatown Service Center. To register, visit http://ow.ly/Lfqv50EN0zH.

One of the best ways to prepare for a job interview is to practice. With Brainfuse JobNow, you can connect with a live interview coach to help you prepare with common interview questions and how to answer them, body language tips, and other skills related to acing your interview. Visit https://tinyurl.com/yvdsykk5 to get started. #Employment #JobInterview #AceTheInterview

Celebrate #MontereyPark's 105th birthday by contributing to the City's Digital Photo Album!

HAPPENING NOW! Asian American Literary Voices- a virtual panel celebrating our local Asian American literary voices and the diverse stories they tell. Tune in on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5lRFqb9z630

Need to check out materials or use a computer? Make an appointment to come see us! Visit https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/238/Library or call 626-307-1366. Appointments are available Tuesday-Saturday from 1pm to 5pm.

Want to learn about the library's books on Chinese cooking and cuisine? Visit this link http://ow.ly/qLgx50EKrKH to hear from staff. https://youtu.be/9MAUI6spfI4

Zoom calls w/ Santa begin today, Thurs., Dec. 10 thru Dec. 22! To make a reservation, visit montereypark.ca.gov/zoomwithsanta or contact Recreation at 626-307-1395.

Check out this year's record-breaking In-N-Out Reading Program numbers! 927 kids registered 10,434 books read 1,873 burgers earned... Thanks to everyone who participated; we look forward to breaking some more records next year!

There's still time to register for this Friday's Music & Movement program with Kristin and Lauren! Join us at 2pm on Zoom for singing, dancing and tons of fun! To register, visit http://ow.ly/7St850CG28e

Food assistance is available for LA County residents. For more information call 2-1-1. LA Regional Food Bank: www.lafoodbank.org... LA County Food Programs: COVID19.LACounty.gov/Food For Seniors/Older Adults: (800) 510-2020

Curious about the services currently being offered by #MPKLib? Visit our YouTube channel to view the recording of our Library Services Presentation, which is available in English, Chinese and Vietnamese: http://ow.ly/YZ5v50CDh1a

'Tis the season for book lists! Check out the CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Books of 2020: http://csmcl.org/best-books-2020