Stories for Adults featuring Donald Davis

Tuesday, July 23, 7 p.m.

Experience the goodness of a true tale from Appalachia and beyond. Learn more about this delightful storyteller at ddavisstoryteller.com For ages 16-up only. Tickets in advance only at the Library's Help Desk. Tickets on sale now. $15 or 1 free (in advance only at the Help Desk) with your valid MPL or PGPL Library card. No tickets at the door. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Monterey Public Library. For information 831.646.3949 / mccombs@monterey.org

Boomer Education 101

Monday, July 22 and 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

The Monterey Public Library presents Boomer Education 101, a two-part series with Bob Petty on Monday July 22 and 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. The programs will help members of the Baby Boomer generation prepare for major changes that are just around the corner. Topics include Medicare benefits, Social Security, and continued employment after age 65. Dr. Petty is an advisor with Partners for Transitions, LLC and a member of the California Commission on Aging.

Admission is free and no reservations are required. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey. For more information call 831.646.3933.

The Literary Circle

Monday, August 26, 6:30 p.m.

The Literary Circle, the Library's monthly Book Discussion Group will discuss The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson, in the Community Room on August 26, at 6:30 p.m. Winner of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for literature, this highly acclaimed novel portrays life in modern North Korea. Read the book (or do some reading about modern North Korea or other themes in this book to bring additional perspective to the discussion) and join the lively, congenial discussion, facilitated by Library staff. Click here for a complete list of Literary Circle selections for 2013-2014.

Admission is free, newcomers are always welcome, and ages 16-up are invited to attend. For more information call 831.646.3949 or email mccombs@monterey.org

Adaptive Aquatic Exercise: Building a New and Improved You with Lynn Young

Tuesday, June 25, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

In this presentation, Lynn Young, Executive Director, Kernes Adaptive Aquatics, Josephine Kernes Memorial Pool will discuss how gentle, fun exercises in a warm water pool can increase strength, flexibility, balance, and cardio fitness while reducing pain and secondary conditions. In this presentation you will learn how regular exercise in a warm, nurturing environment builds confidence and mobility and recharges the spirit. This lecture is part of The Next Chapter: Designing Your Ideal Life lecture series sponsored by the Friends of the Monterey Public Library and the Monterey Public Library Endowment Committee, and not sponsored or endorsed by the Monterey Public Library or the City of Monterey.

Adults are invited to attend and admission is free. Reservations required. Call 831.646.5632 or email thongchu@ci.monterey.org.