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Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation

MPLFF serves California's first public library through fundraising and community engagement.

05/06/2026

🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 joining forces!

02/22/2026

Huge thanks to our wonderful sponsors for helping make our annual Chocolate & Wine possible! 🍷🍫♥️

Come meet them tonight!

10/13/2025

📚 Join us for a conversation, book signing, and reception with alumnus Michael Shaikh! “From the Andes to Afghanistan: Conflict, Cuisine, and Change”

5:30-6:30 PM - Program moderated by Dr. Netta Avineri, Conflict Transformation Collaborative Executive Director

6:30-7:15 PM - Book signing and reception with tastings inspired by Michael’s book “The Last Sweet Bite” (Books available for purchase)

Free event open to the community. Register at go.miis.edu/MichaelShaikh

Middlebury Institute alum Michael Shaikh is a writer and human rights investigator who has worked for 20 years in areas marred by political crisis and armed conflict.

10/12/2025

17 consecutive years! 👑

Thank you to our wonderful community for voting the the Best Library in Monterey County!

10/03/2025

Want to be part of the Monterey Bay 1/2 Marathon excitement without breaking a sweat? 🏃‍♀️

Monterey Public Library Friends and Family are looking for volunteers to join us on November 7th and 8th!

Hang out with athletes, visitors, and locals while sharing all the great things our city and library have to offer!

Register via the volunteer portal (password: LibraryFriends). We can't wait to see you! Link in bio.

Volunteer Portal

09/23/2025

Get ready for some spooky fun to kick off October! 🎃 Our Used Book Sale is happening Saturday, October 4 from 10:00-2:00 in the Library foyer!

Hunt for treasures across fiction, mysteries, history, biographies, children's books, early readers, young adult, and local gems. Perfect for adding some new reads to your autumn collection! 📚

All proceeds benefit the !

09/02/2025

Happy Library Card Signup Month! 🪪📚 Did you know a library card opens up a world of adventure, learning, and fun? 🫶 Swipe to see just some of the many activities and opportunities a Monterey Public Library card can offer!

08/25/2025

⭐️The Monterey Public Library is a finalist in the “Best Library” category of ’s “Best Of Monterey County” annual reader’s awards! 📚📚📚THANK YOU for your nominations—now it’s time to vote for your 2025 “Best Of” winners!

✅ Voting ends this Friday, Aug. 29: https://2025-best-of-monterey-county-finals--mcweekly.contest.vote

08/21/2025

🧩After a fun, busy summer, why not take some time to enjoy a relaxing puzzle or two?

Join us in the Community Room on Saturday, August 30 for a puzzle exchange! Bring your gently used puzzles and exchange them with another.

Please make sure that all puzzles are securely packaged — we hope to see you there! 🧩🎉

08/08/2025

Did you know? Monterey County is California’s first certified Blue Zone Community — where healthier, longer lives are achieved through a community-wide dedication to healthy food at home and school, environmental policy changes, social interaction and exercise, access to healthcare, and more 💙. On your next visit to the library, check out our collection of Blue Zone books and kick-start your own Blue Zone lifestyle today! 📚

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625 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA
93940

Website

https://Investinmpl.org/

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