Summer Reading Program 2018
Reading Takes You Everywhere!
June 10 - July 28
Join us for the Summer Learning Challenge, which includes:
- 7-week reading adventure
- Fun learning experiences
- Drop-in entertainment events and programs
Registration begins June 10, 2018 online and at the Library.
Download and print the Reading Log and Library & Recreation Bingo Card
Live Performances at the Library
Save Nature Insect Discovery Lab:
John Steinbeck Library
Monday, June 18, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Monday, June 18, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monterey Zoo:
John Steinbeck Library
Monday, June 11, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Monday, June 25, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nick Knaves Puppeteer:
John Steinbeck Library
Saturday, June 30, 12:00-1:00 pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Saturday, June 30, 2:30-3:30 pm
Sean Powers / Shadow Puppetry:
John Steinbeck Library
Cesar Chavez Library
Monday, July 16, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Youth Programs:
Ages 0-5
Drop-in Playgroups:
Ages 0-5
John Steinbeck Library
Mondays & Fridays, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Cesar Chavez Library
Mondays, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Fridays, 10:00 - 11:30 am and 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am and 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Toddler Tales:
Ages 0-3
John Steinbeck Library
Cesar Chavez Library
Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am (bilingual)
Ages 5-7
Family Storytime:
Ages 4-10
John Steinbeck Library
Saturdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm (bilingual)
Pajama Storytime:
Ages 4-7
John Steinbeck Library
Reader's Theater:
John Steinbeck Library
Wednesday, June 13 & 27, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Wednesday, June 13 & 27, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Reading Around the World:
John Steinbeck Library
Tuesday-Friday, July 10-13, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Ages 8-12
Passport Club:
John Steinbeck Library
Tuesday-Friday, July 17-20, 2:00-3:00 pm
Space is limited. Registration opens July 3rd.
Please register in person at your library or call 831-758-7311.
Cesar Chavez Library
Tuesday-Friday, June 26-29, 2:00-3:00 pm
Space is limited. Registration opens June 12th.
Please register in person at your library or call 831-758-7345.
Graphic Novel Reading Club:
John Steinbeck Library
Wednesday-Friday, June 13-15 & June 20-22, 4:00-5:00 pm
Space is limited. Registration opens May 30th.
Please register in person at your library or call 831-758-7311.
Cesar Chavez Library
Wednesday-Friday, July 18-20 & July 25-27, 4:00-5:00 pm
Space is limited. Registration opens July 11th.
Please register in person at your library or call 831-758-7345.
Stop Motion Animation Class:
John Steinbeck Library
Tuesday-Friday, July 10-13, 3:00-4:30 pm
Space is limited. Registration opens June 26th.
Please register in person at your library or call 831-758-7311.
Reading the Stars:
John Steinbeck Library
Tuesdays June 12, 19 & 26, 6:00-7:30 pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Ages 13-18
VR Party:
John Steinbeck Library
Tuesdays, June 5-26, 3:00-4:00 pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Fridays, July 6-27, 3:00-4:00 pm
3D Design Class:
John Steinbeck Library
Wednesday-Saturday, July 18-21, 12:00-2:00 pm
Space is limited. Registration opens July 5th.
Please register in person at your library or call 831-758-7311.
Cesar Chavez Library
Wednesday-Saturday, June 27-30, 12:00-2:00 pm
Space is limited.Registration opens June 13th.
Please register in person at your library or call 831-758-7345.
World Voyage for Teens:
John Steinbeck Library
Saturday, June 16, 4:00-5:30 pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Saturday, June 30, 4:00-5:30 pm
Craft Around the World:
John Steinbeck Library
Tuesdays, July 3-24, 3:00-4:00 pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Adult Programs
First Saturday History Walk:
John Steinbeck Library
May 5, June 2, July 7, & August 4
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Summer Film Festival:
Cesar Chavez Library
6:15 pm
Summer Learning Challenge Wrap Party:
Cesar Chavez Library
4:00-5:30 pm
John Steinbeck Library
4:00-5:30 pm
El Gabilan Library
4:00-5:30 pm
Summer Activity Guide
Browse the Library and Recreation Summer Activity Guide (pdf):
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