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**Storytimes begin Thursday, September 2nd. (note the new day!)** |
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - the play 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.
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Sticks & Stones:
Breaking This
interactive workshop is designed to help parents and
teachers define bullying behaviors, explore effective
strategies to end bullying and harassment, and share
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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
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**Storytimes begin
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Pajama
Storytimes For families with children ages 3 & up.* Pajamas and nighttime buddies welcome! |
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**August is storytime break. Baby programs will begin again on Friday, September 10th** Baby &
Me Rhymetime For BABIES, siblings and the adults who love them!* |
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Visit our partner in
summer reading, the
Monterey Bay Aquarium
for more Games and Activities for all ages!
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By the Bay coloring storystarter |
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Fun From the US Geological Survey:
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Island Hidden Pictures |
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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.










