Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library

The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is excited to share our recently completed five-year strategic plan! This plan for the future of library services is the result of an inclusive process of engagement with those we serve. Read the strategic plan: montereypark.ca.gov/1518/Library-S…

Happy Thanksgiving from the City of MPK! 🦃🥧🍂 City Hall, library, senior ctr & farmers' market will be closed Nov. 23-24. montereypark.ca.gov/Calendar.aspx?… We hope you have a safe & enjoyable holiday. @MontereyParkPD @montereyparkrec @MontereyParkLib @FirstTransit @AthensServices

Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Friends Room for STEAM Train! Kids ages 3-5 will explore the science of weight with a bridge-building challenge. All materials provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For more info, call (626) 307-1358 or visit: ow.ly/Efgc50PzBno

Kids ages 5-12 will create masterpieces based on the colorful animal paintings of Laurel Burch in Art Zone tomorrow at 3:30 pm in the Friends Room. 🎨🖌️🧑‍🎨 Materials provided on a first-come, first-served basis For more info, call 626-307-1358 or visit: montereypark.ca.gov/283/Childrens-…

Tweens in grades 4th-8th are invited to join the InbeTWEENers Club tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. in the Friends Room. This month, tweens will enjoy Anime Afternoon with crafts, snacks and anime! No registration required. For more info, call 626-307-1358 or visit montereypark.ca.gov/283/Childrens-…

Join Children’s Services staff tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Friends Room for music, movement and dancing! 🎼🎶💃 This monthly program is for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. For more info, call 626-307-1358 or visit: montereypark.ca.gov/283/Childrens-…

Join us Wednesday, November 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the Friends Room for the Choose Your Own Book Club! Kids ages 7-12 will read a book of their choice based on a theme or genre. This month’s theme is dragons! 🐉 For more info, call 626-307-1358 or visit: montereypark.ca.gov/283/Childrens-…

Join other crafters in the Friends Room on Saturday, October 28, at 2 p.m. to share ideas, compare projects or chat while you work! Bring your own supplies or use the provided supplies to craft away. For more information, visit montereypark.ca.gov/1265/Adult-Pro… or call (626) 307-1368.

Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Friends Room for STEAM Train! Kids ages 3-5 will explore shapes and patterns by weaving popsicle stick spider webs. All materials provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For more info, call (626) 307-1358 or visit: ow.ly/wf4y50PzBnp

Join us Wednesday, November 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the Friends Room for Sensory Storytime! This is an inclusive storytime for children ages 3+ with autism or other sensory processing challenges. Registration is required. To register, visit the Children’s Desk or call (626) 307-1358.

Join Library staff every second and fourth Friday at 10 a.m. for Beginning Level Get Fit While You Sit at Langley Senior Center. For more information, visit montereypark.ca.gov/1326/Get-Fit-W… or call Adult Services at (626) 307-1368 or call Adult Services at (626) 307-1368.

The Montery Park Bruggemeyer Library just welcomed its very first patron to experience our brand-new "Scan and Save" station. 📖🖨️ Book an appointment with us to digitize and save your cherished photos and important documents. For more info, call 626-307-1368. 📸📄

Check out a mobile hotspot at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library! The hotspot lending program is a free service that allows cardholders to check out a hotspot device and connect to the internet from almost anywhere. 💻 Visit our catalog: library.montereypark.ca.gov

Join us tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Storytime Room for Spanish Bilingual Storytime, where children will hear books, sing songs and learn vocabulary! Children of all ages and language abilities are welcome. For more info, please call 626-307-1358 or visit: montereypark.ca.gov/283/Childrens-…

Teens are invited to get in the Halloween spirit with a scary movie, treats and a ghoulish activity on Saturday, October 21 at 3 p.m. in the Friends Room.👻 This event is sponsored by the Junior Friends. For more information, visit montereypark.ca.gov/294/Teen-Progr….

The Library will be participating in the Great ShakeOut on Thursday, October 19 at 10:19 a.m. ‼️ Please note that there will be NO Baby Storytime on Thursday, 10/19. ‼️ For more information on the ShakeOut, please visit: shakeout.org/california/

🎃This Thursday!👻Monster Mash, Oct 19 at Barnes Park, 4-7 pm.🧟Come have a ghoulish good time!🧟 Special Performance by #Magician 🪄✨David Skale. Plus tons of candy, free games & the Farmers’ Market 👻 montereypark.ca.gov/monstermash @montereyparklib @cityofmpk

Spooky Season is officially here! 👻🎃 This Halloween season, dive into a world of terror and suspense with Kanopy's collection of horror movies! To view these films, go to kanopy.com/category/60744 and log in using your MPBL library card information.

Have an “achy breaky heart”? Are you wondering “if this is real life or just fantasy”? Join Library staff on Wednesday, October 18 and 25 as we sing it out at Open Mic Karaoke! For more information, visit montereypark.ca.gov/1265/Adult-Pro… or call (626) 307-1368.

Introducing the new Scan and Save Station at MPBL! MPBL cardholders can now safeguard their cherished photographs and important documents by scanning them at our memory station. 🖼️📃 For more information, call Adult Services at (626) 307-1368 or visit our website.

Adults had a blast celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by learning the history of different crafts from Mexico! Join us for more crafting at this month’s Crafternoon Tea on October 28 at 2 p.m., where the featured craft will be clay sugar skulls to paint. 💀🎨🖌️