Murrieta Public Library

The #MurrietaLibrary kicks off its annual #SummerReadingChallenge on Monday, June 7! Sign up your whole family at murrietaca.beanstack.org. It's easy, read five (5) @murrietalibrary books and earn a free book to keep. There will also be take-home kits available throughout the Summer Reading Challenge as well. Stay tuned for more information.

Bienvenidos! Join Ms. Stacy and Ms. Jackie for the Library’s Virtual Bilingual Storytime. Perfect for all levels of Spanish and all ages. This virtual storytime is brought to you by the following books, authors, and publishers: Acompaña a la Srta. Stacy y la Srta. Jackie para Cuentos En Casa, una bilingüe hora de cuentos virtual. Perfecto para todos los niveles de español y todas las edades. Este tiempo de cuentos virtual es presentado por los siguientes libros, autores y edi...tores: Una Visita Al Zoologico / A Visit to The Zoo by Celeste Bishop and PowerKids Press; Bilingual edition, 2017 Oso Pardo,Oso Pardo, ¿Qué Ves Ahí? by Bill Martin Jr. and Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2002 Music is Happily Whistling Ukulele (Canva) & Ukulele Song (Canva)

Join the #MurrietaLibrary for the next storytime series on Facebook, Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Stacey and Ms. Jackie every Wednesday at 10 AM at facebook.com/murrietalibrary.

A Million Worlds with You by Claudia Gray ------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Markov has always been at Marguerite’s side, but Triad’s last attack has left him a changed manangry and shadowed by tragedy. He struggles to overcome the damage done to him, but despite Marguerite’s efforts to help, Paul may never be the same again. ... So it’s up to Marguerite alone to stop the destruction of the multiverse. Billions of lives are at stake. The risks have never been higher. And Triad has unleashed its ultimate weapon: another dimension’s Margueritewicked, psychologically twisted, and always one step ahead. In the epic conclusion to Claudia Gray’s Firebird trilogy, fate and family will be questioned, loves will be won and lost, and the multiverse will be forever changed. It’s a battle of the Marguerites . . . and only one can win. See more

The time is here! The #MurrietaLibrary has restarted their Grab & Go Services. You may now place items on hold at the Murrieta Public Library. Remember, once you received a notification that your items are ready you can schedule an appointment for pickup which begins on Tuesday, February 16. Visit bit.ly/murcatalog to start browsing.

Check out one of our newest book lists, Ted Talks Reading List. Visit https://bit.ly/murtedreadinglist to start browsing. You will also be able to click on the titles and it will take you straight to the Library's catalog. #Murrieta #CityOfMurrieta

We are still accepting submissions for our virtual Black History Month Art Contest! Submissions can be visual art, music or videos, and the contest is open to all ages. Last day to submit your entries will be on February 28. Please visit www.bit.ly/muractivities for more information.

ADULTS: Starting today, we will have Vase Craft kits available with Grab and Go appointments that include item checkouts! To request a book or other library items, please visit: bit.ly/murcatalog Kits are limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis.... #murrieta #murrietalibrary #librariesarefree See more

Kids' Book Packs are back! With Grab & Go services back up and running, the Children's staff can now offer the popular Kids' Packs once again. Fill out the form at bit.ly/mplbookrequest and a Children's staff member will pull five (5) books for your child and call to schedule your appointment. Super easy! #MurrietaLibrary #ConnectedByCommunity

Ever wondered what Mars looks like? Here is NASA’s Perseverance Navcams 360 photo of the planet’s surface. (edited by Hugh Hou) From NASA - This panorama, taken on Feb. 20, 2021, by the Navigation Cameras, or Navcams, aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover, was stitched together from six individual images after they were sent back to Earth. Credit... NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory See more

UPDATE: January 5, 2021: ..... - Due to the recent Regional Stay at Home Order, we regret that Grab & Go services, formerly Curbside Pickup, have been suspended until further notice. - Limited staff will be working remotely and virtual services will be available to answer account information and reference questions through our email and chat features. - Please email [email protected] for account questions and [email protected] for general questions. ... - Book drops remain open and overdue items will not be assessed fines during the closure. - Please visit the Library’s web page or follow us on social media for more information and updates. See more

Testing at the Murrieta Community Center starting this Friday. Murrieta CSD

Happy New Year! Ms. Ashley is here and ready to start your 2021 off right. Perfect for the whole family, sit down and enjoy this week's storytime from the Murrieta Public Library.

The Murrieta Public Library is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Due to the recent Regional Stay at Home Order, we regret that Grab & Go services, formerly Curbside Pickup, have been suspended from December 7, 2020 to January 6, 2021. Limited staff will be working remotely and virtual services will be available to answer account information and reference questions through our email and chat features. Please email [email protected] for account questions and [email protected] for general questions. As an additional note, the City's holiday closure is December 28-January 4 and Library staff will not be working and therefore unavailable during this time. Materials may be returned in the outside book drops and overdue fees during the closure will not affect your account.

2021 is HERE and so is a new season of storytime. Join Ms. Ashley for Stay At Home Storytime on Facebook at facebook.com/murrietalibrary every Wednesday at 10 AM. #murrietalibrary #murrieta #cityofmurrieta @cityofmurrieta

From the NYPL The New York Public Library! Have you read any?

eLibrary is a user-friendly reference tool that has one of the largest general reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed to support every range of user, including elementary students, college-prep and college-level researchers, and professional educators. Educators can even search for resources that correlate to state and national standards. Your library card gives you free, full access to eLibrary. Visit our eResources page at: murrietalibrary.info

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This cover is gorgeous but that isn't even what attracted me to this book. No matter how many movies, documentaries, or books I’ve watched or read, the romantic in me simply can’t resist the fascination and the mystery of Anastasia Romanov. This is worth the read. -Allison

LIBRARY CLOSURE: The #murrietalibrary will be closed for curbside appointments on Wednesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. No items will be due that day. Please check your account online for current due dates. The Library will resume curbside appointments on Thursday, November 12th at 10 AM.

Library For All is a program for adults with disabilities: ... Reserve your spot at https://murappointments.as.me/watercolor for this kit. Pick up date will be Tuesday, November 10 and kits are limited. #murrietalibrary #murrieta

Traitor: A Novel of World War II is written by Amanda McCrina and is a Teen Fiction (Grade 7-9). It is 368 pages and can be placed on hold at bit.ly/murcatalog or by giving the Library a call at 951-304-2665. Make sure to have your Library Card number with you when you call.

Murrieta Public Library cardholders can now access Freading, a FREE eBook Service that offers unlimited simultaneous access to over 100,000 eBook titles from over 1,100 publishers. Registered Murrieta Public Library users will be able to login using their library card and password. Visit www.bit.ly/murfreading for more information. For iOS and Android users, you can download the Freading App using the links below:... iTunes App Store: bit.ly/murfreadingapple Android & Google Play MarketPlace: bit.ly/murfreadingandroid

Descent (A Peak Marcello Adventure) written by by Roland Smith is part of a Teen Fiction series perfect for those in grades 7-9. It's 240 pages and can be placed on hold at bit.ly/murcatalog or by giving the Library a call with your library card number handy.

This Week in History: In 1936 Edward VIII , having failed to win acceptance for his desire to marry American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson, became the only British sovereign to voluntarily resign the crown. Discover something new every day with Britannica School Online Learning Resource. Available free at: www.murrietalibrary.info

We've partnered with Driving-Tests to provide a Driver Education Program. Take free California DMV practice tests for cars, motorcycles and commercial driver's licenses. To access the tests, visit our E-Resources page at: www.murrietalibrary.info

The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm by by Hilarie Burton is an Adult Biography that is 272 pages. Call the Library at 951-304-2665 with your library card or visit bit.ly/murcatalog to place this and other biographies on hold.

Today is Election Day! From the City of Murrieta - City Government:::

Today is Voter's Day! Ms. Lisa put together a great reading list for children from picture books to non fiction. See the list at https://bit.ly/mplkidsvotelist and place these books on hold directly from the list. #vote #voting

How can you get to 1,000 books? Check out these ideas. cc: Pinterest

The winning entries from our contest: Thanks to all that participated!

Here are Some of our Decorated pumpkin and pet contest entries...the "bests" of each category will be announced later today!

The Library has been adding book synopsis to our Instagram IGTV! If you have Instagram head over and follow our page to get updates! https://www.instagram.com/murrietalibrary/channel/

There is a new meditation up on the #murrietalibrary's YouTube page. Check it out now at bit.ly/murmeditations

Repost @cityofmurrieta::: Wondering where or how to vote? www.VoteInfo.net lists all of the ballot-drop and in-person voting sites. In addition to the City sites, you can vote in-person or drop your ballot at Alta Murrieta, Avaxat and Tovashal Elementary Schools and Dorothy McElhinney Middle School. And we are continuing to run the popular drive-thru ballot drop at City Hall 8 am to 5 p.m. #connectedbycommunity #vote2020