Join us in the library foyer to shop our used books. You might be surprised by what amazing items you find! Hardbacks - $2 Paperbacks - $1 The MPL Friends and Foundation accepts book donations...  More

The City of Monterey is accepting applications from Monterey residents for volunteer positions on boards, commissions, and committees. Please join us to learn more! Learn more and register by...  More

Celebrate National Bookmobile Day with a Story Walk at El Estero Park! Join Monterey Public Library and Monterey Recreation for a fun physical activity that combines the outdoors, literacy and family...  More

Our Technology Volunteer is here to answer questions like "Can you give me a jump start on using ebooks?", "How can I add formatting to my Word document?", "How do I print to the library printer from...  More

Join Teen Librarian Andrea in the community room every 1st Wednesday of the month. There will be board games, video games and free snacks! Open to all teens in middle and high school.

Our Technology Volunteer is here to answer questions like "Can you give me a jump start on using ebooks?", "How can I add formatting to my Word document?", "How do I print to the library printer from...  More

The California sardine fishery was at one time the largest fishery of a single fish in the history of the United States and Monterey was the center of the universe for all things sardines! At its...  More

Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning. We meet in the Library's Community Room for a 30 minute storytime and stay and play. All are welcome, especially ages 2-5. No...  More

Join Susan Shillinglaw (Professor of English Emerita, San Jose State University) for session for our Tortilla Flat reading group. Enjoy a lively discussion and gain new insights into Steinbeck,...  More

Cannery Row Days 2024 Ohlone master basketweaver Linda Yamane and apprentice Violet Smith, both members of the Rumsen Ohlone Tribal Community, share the processes and intricacies of traditional...  More