City of Monterey | Library

This month we're in Austrailia!

**Storytimes begin Thursday, September 2nd. (note the new day!)**

The Monterey Public Library would like to thank our partners in Summer Reading:

S E P T E M B E R S P E C I A L E V E N T S

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - the play
Friday September 3, 4 pm.

Join the World of Imagination theatre troupe (from Los Angeles) in an interactive production of key episodes from the classic book. There'll be fun and adventure for all. Tom Sawyer is the title of this year's Big Read; everyone in Monterey is reading and talking about this book.

Ages 5 and up*

Sticks & Stones: Breaking
the Silence of Bullying
Wednesday, September 29th 6:30-8:00 p.m.

This interactive workshop is designed to help parents and teachers define bullying behaviors, explore effective strategies to end bullying and harassment, and share resources to create a supportive community.

The workshop presenters are Director of the Health and Wellness Services at CSUMB Caroline Haskell LCSW, BCD, and La Verne Baker Leyva, an experienced trainer with a background in diversity and multicultural awareness, team building and conflict resolution. Parents and teachers are invited to attend and admission is free.

For Parents & Teachers

New Baby @ Our House
Thursday, September 16th 10:15 & 11:00 a.m.

Everyone is invited to these storytimes about new babies! A special invitation is extended to children who are, or will soon be, a new big brother or a big sister. Join us for stories, rhymes and songs.

Toddlers* - 10:15
Preschoolers* - 11:00 a.m.

S T O R Y T I M E S

**Storytimes begin Thursday, September 2nd.
(note the new day!)**

Thursday Storytimes
Toddler Storytimes - Thursdays @ 10:15 a.m. Ages 18-36 months*
Preschool Storytimes - Thursdays @ 11:00 a.m. Ages 3-5*

Note: The Library will be closed for Admissions Day on Thursday, September 9th - no storytimes that day.

Saturday Storytime
Saturday, September 11th - 2:00 p.m.
"The Sandwich Swap"
Friendship Stories & Snacks

Ages 3 & Up*

Pajama Storytimes
Tuesday, September 28th, 7:00 p.m.
"Best Friends"

For families with children ages 3 & up.* Pajamas and nighttime buddies welcome!

B A B Y & M E

**August is storytime break. Baby programs will begin again on Friday, September 10th**

Baby & Me Rhymetime
Second and Fourth Fridays of the Month at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, September 10th - 10:30 a.m.
Music & Play with Jamie Angichiodo
of Kindermusik, Monterey

Friday, September 24th - 10:30 a.m.
Stories & Play with Librarian Jane

For BABIES, siblings and the adults who love them!*

F U N & A C T I V I T I E S

The Wonders of Water

Especially for older kids (in Blue) Especially for younger kids! (in Red)

Visit our partner in summer reading, the Monterey Bay Aquarium for more Games and Activities for all ages!

A Trip with a Drip - An animated movie about the water cycle, puzzles, games and more!
The Water Cycle - Water On the Move animation from Hard Bargain Farm.
Test your water knowledge with the EPA's Thirstin's Water Quiz and W ord Scramble.
Fun Facts about Water from the EPA.
Play Droplet and the Water Cycle (instructions and game download for your own computer.)

Activity and Coloring Sheets

Water Cycle Wordfind
Filtering Bad Water Habits
Guess the Fish

By the Bay coloring storystarter
Marsh coloring storystarter
Fishing Hidden Pictures
Make a Boat Activity
Who Caught the Fish?

Splish Splash Science

Visible Water Vapor Try this experiment at home, then come into the library and tell us your results!
Make it Rain Indoors with this experiment from the Magic School Bus team!
Make Fog in a Bottle with this "Foggy Notions" experiment and let us know how it worked.
Build Your Own Watershed - A watershed is a land area whose runoff drains into any stream, river, lake, or ocean. Try this experiment and let us know what you learn.
Water on the Move Wind and Waves - make your own waves and record your findings about wave action.
Floating Paper Clips - An experiment from PBS Kids demonstrating surface tension.

More Experiments (Printable)

Make a Rainbow Crystal Garden

Make a Rain Gauge

Oceans of Fun

Fun From the US Geological Survey:

How much water does it take to grow a hamburger? Take this quiz, print it out and bring it in to the library!
Drip, Drip Drip... how much water does a leaky faucet waste? print out your calculations and show us!
Water Properties Quiz - what is your water wisdom? take the quiz and print it!
Groundwater Quiz - how much do you know about the water under your feet?
Print out this Water Q and A card game from the EPA and play with your family or friends!

Activity and Coloring Sheets

Ocean Wordfind
Beach Crossword Puzzle

Island Hidden Pictures
Shell Color and Match
Fishing Bookmark Craft

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For more information or to ask a reference question,
E-mail: ysdesk@ci.monterey.ca.us or call the Library Help Desk at 831.646.3934.

All youth programs are free and open to the public. Groups please call in advance. Library events may be photographed or videotaped by staff for non-commercial promotional use. If you have questions or concerns about this or any other recording, please see a member of the Library staff. The Library does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. If you wish to attend this event and require a hearing amplification device, please contact the Administrative Office at 831.646.5669 at least 72 hours in advance.

*The Monterey Public Library has a variety of programs for a variety of ages at a variety of times. Currently there are twice monthly programs for babies with a break in the summer. Toddler and preschooler programs happen weekly. Elementary school age programs are held monthly during the school year and weekly during the summer. At least once a month there is a program for families who are not available during the daytime hours. As a result of budget cuts, there are three months of no youth programming - May, August, and December.

While some programs are open to all ages, usually there are age guidelines (i.e. "suggested for --" or "Especially for --" ) and sometimes age limits (i.e. Ages 7-12). Age limits are set for a number of reasons, including maturity of content or presentation mode, performer stipulation, room capacity as set by fire code, and setting an environment appropriate for older children. Staff carefully weigh these factors along with the objective of having as many children as possible able to enjoy the events. Without age limits, many types of programs would not be able to be offered at all.

Staff will communicate the age limits in the Library, at the door, in press releases, in Library publications and on the Library web site.

For preschool and younger programs or programs for all ages, parent participation is expected and younger siblings are allowed. Occasionally, at an all ages program, when the room is full, staff may ask if some parents might give up a seat for children who would be otherwise turned away. For school-aged programs, younger siblings are not allowed, and parents are sometimes asked to remain outside the community room.

We recognize that there may be extenuating circumstances. However, as noted above, there are a variety of reasons for the age limits, so making a different decision about age limits can be a complicated and often last minute decision. Parents are discouraged from expecting an exception and should understand that exceptional maturity of an individual child is not a reason for an exception. Questions can be referred to the Youth Services Manager.

In the interest of fairness to all, age limits are enforced. Thank you for your cooperation.

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