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The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Rachelle Escamilla & Student Finalists from Poetry Out Loud 4/13/24 at 5:30pm

Mar 18, 2024

Join us this Friday, 3/22 at 5:30pm for "Daring Happiness" presented by the incomparable Barbara Mossberg

Mar 18, 2024

Dine Out with Friends at Max's Grill - 3/27/24

Mar 12, 2024

Memoir Writing Workshop with Barbara Mossberg April 20th 10am-2pm - Registration Required

Mar 12, 2024

Barbara Mossberg Presents a Play Concert - Friday, April 19th at 5:30pm

Feb 27, 2024

Enjoy Jazz & Poetry Friday, 4/12 at 5:30pm

Feb 27, 2024

Badges & Books - Monday, April 8, 2024 at 3:30pm.

Feb 27, 2024 - Kids

Sand Painting - March 25, 2024 from 3:30-4:30pm

Feb 27, 2024 - Kids

OPENING RECEPTION - FRIDAY,  APRIL 5TH @ 5:30PM

Feb 26, 2024

TEEN ORIGAMI MEETUP - TUESDAY,  3/12 AT 4:00PM

Feb 22, 2024 - Teens

The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Laura Bayless & Dion O'Rielly 3/9 at 5:30pm

Feb 21, 2024

Keeping it Local: Lighthouse keepers, museum collections, and local authors 3/8/24 at 5:30pm

Feb 21, 2024

REMINDER: WE WILL BE OPENING AT 1:30pm ON TUESDAY, 2/27/24 FOR STAFF TO ATTEND A CITYWIDE TRAINING 

Feb 20, 2024

DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS AT LA MIA CUCINA - 2/28/24

Feb 13, 2024

Local History Themed Paint Party for those 18+ Wednesday, March 27th 2pm-4pm

Feb 12, 2024

Barbara Mossberg Presents: Daring Happiness - Friday, March 22nd at 5:30pm

Feb 12, 2024

Washi Tape Shakers

Feb 12, 2024 - Kids

Return Event for Teens! 2/13/24 4pm-5pm

Feb 12, 2024 - Teens

Storm Resource Center at Asilomar Conference Social Hall will be open today, 2/8/24

Feb 08, 2024

POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED & WE WILL BE OPEN TODAY FOR NORMAL HOURS.

Feb 08, 2024

The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Nikia Chaney & Ekua Omosupe 2/10 at 5:30pm

Jan 23, 2024

Save the Date! Library Open House 2/5/24 at 6:15pm

Jan 10, 2024

Dine Out With Friends at Red House Cafe 1/31/24

Jan 10, 2024

Build It in the Library - Friday, January 26th 3:30-4:30PM

Jan 10, 2024 - Kids

Pinecone Owls: Monday, Jan. 22nd  3:30pm-4:30pm

Jan 10, 2024 - Kids

Join Us! Brad Herzog Presents "Think Right and Write Wrong" Friday, January 19th at 5:30pm

Jan 09, 2024

Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday,  Jan. 13th @ 11am

Jan 09, 2024 - Kids

TECH HELP IS HERE!

Jan 03, 2024

The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Laura Schulkind & Andrena Zawinski 1/13 at 5:30pm

Dec 26, 2023

Dec 25, 2023

Closing Reception: "Ourselves We Sing" Friday, January 5th 5:30pm-7:00pm

Dec 25, 2023

Our public WiFi has been restored.

Dec 22, 2023

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY,  JANUARY 1st FOR THE CITY HOLIDAY.

Dec 21, 2023

BUILD IT! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM

Dec 19, 2023 - Kids

The Winter Reading Program 2023 is here!

Dec 18, 2023 - Kids

WE WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 25-26 and JANUARY 1

Dec 12, 2023

"America Singing" Presented by Malinda DeRouen and Mahi Shah with Palenke Arts 12/15 at 5:30pm

Dec 04, 2023

City of PG  Wants Your Input to Help Select the Next City Manager

Dec 04, 2023

The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Jeff Erwin & Heather Flescher 12/9 at 5:30pm

Dec 04, 2023

Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday,  Dec. 9th @ 11am

Dec 01, 2023 - Kids

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE

Nov 30, 2023

FOOD FOR FINES IS BACK!

Nov 30, 2023

ESSENTIAL NEEDS DRIVE

Nov 30, 2023

We Have Free COVID-19 Test Kits

Nov 28, 2023

Join CA Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick Friday, December 1st at 5:30pm

Nov 21, 2023

Friendship Rocks - Monday, November 27th 3:30-4:30pm

Nov 07, 2023 - Kids

WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING NOV 23-25

Nov 07, 2023

Join Poet Laureate Bob Gómez  Friday, November 17th at 5:30pm

Nov 07, 2023

Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday,  Nov. 11th @ 11am

Nov 06, 2023 - Kids

The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Marie Butcher and Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts 11/11 at 5:30pm

Nov 05, 2023
November 11th 5:30-6:30pm

CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Nov 03, 2023

Drop In Crafteroon! - Wednesdays & Thursdays 2pm - 4pm

Nov 01, 2023 - Kids

Calling all teens! Sign up for our free banana sushi event!

Oct 26, 2023 - Teens
Tuesday, 11/7 at 4pm.

BUILD IT AT THE LIBRARY! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM

Oct 25, 2023 - Kids

Today! Join Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado Nov 3 at 5:30pm

Oct 25, 2023

HAUNTED LIBRARY IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM - 10/26, 3:30-5:30pm

Oct 16, 2023 - Kids
THE CHILDREN'S ROOM WILL BE CLOSED AT 2PM

It is National Friends of Libraries Week!

Oct 16, 2023

WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A CITYWIDE TRAINING 10/23

Oct 09, 2023 - Kids
There will be no Toddler Tales Storytime

JOIN DANIEL SUMMERHILL - FRIDAY, 10/20 at 5:30pm

Oct 09, 2023

The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Osama Esber and Farnaz Fatemi 10/14 at 5:30pm

Oct 09, 2023

TEEN ORIGAMI MEET UP - TUESDAY, 10/17 AT 4:00PM

Oct 06, 2023 - Teens

Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday,  Oct. 14th @ 11am

Oct 06, 2023 - Kids

NEW Life in Pacific Grove book, MONARCHS and MORE- Available October 7, between 1 and 3 pm in the Arcade

Oct 03, 2023
BOOK SALES benefit the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation.

TEEN TECH TUESDAYS, 4pm - 6pm

Sep 28, 2023

JOIN US!                                                     OURSELVES WE SING  OPENING RECEPTION - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 5:30PM - 7:00PM

Sep 18, 2023
Mark Your Calendars!

Public Release of Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element

Sep 18, 2023

There is still time to sign up for a free 12 mo. subscription to Skillshare Online Learning Community

Sep 17, 2023

Make Cloud Dough - Monday, September 18th 3:30pm

Sep 14, 2023 - Kids

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

Sep 01, 2023
A library card can spark your creativity and find your element in books, ebooks, programs and more!

Learning resources for everyone in the family, including exam & test prep materials. Now with a NEW keyboarding course & guided pathways for SAT/ACT!

Aug 31, 2023 - Teens
You can access this online program FREE with your library card! 

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE

Aug 30, 2023

Announcing the first Pacific Grove Public Library High School Essay Contest!

Aug 25, 2023 - Teens
Open to all current high school students residing within PGUSD.

The library will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023. There will be no Toddler Tales. The Book Drop is open 24/7 (on the corner of Grand & Central)..

Aug 24, 2023

A Free Poetry Reading in the Library: Saturday  9/9/23 at 5:30pm

Aug 23, 2023

Howard Burnham presents Andrew Carnegie - Friday, 9/8/23 at 5:30pm

Aug 23, 2023

Teen Manga Meetup - Tues. Sept. 5th @ 3:30

Aug 23, 2023 - Teens

Painted Wooden Medallions - 8/28/23 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Aug 21, 2023 - Kids

Open Play - Every First, Third, and Fourth Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm

Aug 16, 2023 - Kids

Teen Poetry Night - Friday, 8/18 from 5:30-6:30pm

Aug 10, 2023

Teen Meetup - Tues. 8/22 @ 3:30 (Sign up by Thurs. 8/17)

Aug 09, 2023 - Teens

Family Bilingual Storytime is Back!

Aug 09, 2023 - Kids
Saturday August 12th!

Drop In Crafteroon! - Wednesdays & Thursdays 2pm - 4pm

Jul 28, 2023 - Kids

Join Us - Tuesday, August 1st 5pm at Caledonia Park

Jul 25, 2023

JOIN US! 8/4/23 @ 5:30pm (click for details)

Jul 20, 2023

Wednesday, July 26th at 2:00pm - 2:45pm in Jewell Park

Jul 20, 2023 - Kids

Storytime with a Lifeguard - 7/24/23 @ 3:30pm in the Library

Jul 20, 2023 - Kids

Please consider donating to this summer's Essential Needs Drive in the library.

Jul 17, 2023

Wondering what to read next? NoveList has been helping readers find their next favorite book for more than 25 years.

Jul 17, 2023

Have you tried AtoZdatabases? This search tool is available through public libraries, universities & government institutions.

Jul 17, 2023

Cascada de Flores will be at Jewell Park 7/19/23 @ 2pm

Jul 13, 2023 - Kids

THURSDAY, 8/24/23 FROM 3PM TO 5PM - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Jul 06, 2023
In the Little House at Jewell Park and other locations.

HAPPY BIRDS WILL BE AT JEWELL PARK WEDNESDAY, JULY 12th 2:00-2:45pm

Jul 06, 2023 - Kids

OPENING RECEPTION -THIS FRIDAY, JULY 7TH 5:30PM - 7:00PM

Jul 06, 2023

Free Weaving Workshop 8/24/23 at 3pm - Registration Required

Jul 06, 2023
In the Little House at Jewell Park 8/24/23 3pm-5pm, and at other locations.

SUMMER TEEN ICE CREAM MEET UP - 7/6/23 at 12:00pm

Jun 29, 2023 - Teens

KIDS CHOICE MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY - Wednesday, July 5 at 2pm

Jun 29, 2023 - Kids

WE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, JULY 4TH

Jun 27, 2023

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE - July 1st  @St. Mary's Church 10am-4pm

Jun 26, 2023

TEEN MEETUP: COOKIES & OPEN MIC - TUESDAY, 6/27/23 @ 3:00PM

Jun 20, 2023 - Teens

Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 2pm at Jewell Park

Jun 19, 2023 - Teens

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21ST AT 2:00pm - 2:45pm  IN THE LIBRARY

Jun 19, 2023 - Kids

Looking for a new job or just want to build your skills? You are invited to explore several free online resources, and to provide feedback.

Jun 08, 2023

Check out a CA State Library Parks Pass this summer.

May 31, 2023

THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH 1:00-1:30

May 31, 2023 - Kids

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH 2:00-2:45 AT JEWELL PARK

May 31, 2023 - Kids

Open Play in the Summer

May 30, 2023 - Kids

CLOSED MONDAY 5/29/23 FOR MEMORIAL DAY

May 22, 2023

Announcing SRP 2023!

May 16, 2023 - Kids
June 6, 2023 - July 26, 2023

INTRODUCING TEEN SRP 2023!

May 12, 2023 - Teens

Make and Take Beach Bears - May 22nd

May 11, 2023 - Kids

Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday, May 13th @ 11am

May 07, 2023 - Kids

Check Out Our New May Displays

May 05, 2023

Teen Origami Meet Up - this Tuesday, May 9th at 3:30

May 05, 2023 - Teens

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE

May 05, 2023

Join California Laureate Lee Herrick THIS FRIDAY, 5/5/23 at 5:30pm

May 04, 2023

BUILD IT! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM

Apr 26, 2023 - Kids

National Library Week is April 23-29, 2023.

Apr 24, 2023
a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support

Prayers for Everyday Ancestors: THIS FRIDAY, 4/28 @ 5:30pm

Apr 23, 2023

On May 1, 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued.

Apr 21, 2023

MANGA MEET UP FOR TEENS - TUESDAY, APRIL 18TH AT 3:30

Apr 11, 2023 - Teens

Jo Mora Day Celebration 2023 - Saturday, April 15, 10am-4pm

Apr 04, 2023

eResource Spotlight! Skillshare

Mar 27, 2023
Ready to fuel your creative spark? 

PGPL Friends & Foundation Meet the Author series presents:  Ava Homa, author of "Daughters of Smoke and Fire" -  4/20/23 @ 7pm

Mar 23, 2023

OPENING RECEPTION - FRIDAY,  APRIL 14TH @ 5:30PM

Mar 23, 2023
Padre Trails Camera Club presents: The Spirit of Pacific Grove

MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY BARBARA MOSSBERG 4/8/23 10am - Limited Capacity, All Spaces Have Been Filled

Mar 22, 2023
***UPDATE: All spaces have been filled.***

ALKA JOSHI: THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS BOOK LAUNCH, 4/7/23 @7PM - SOLD OUT

Mar 22, 2023
Update: This event has sold out. Thank you for your support.

DR. BARBARA MOSSBERG PRESENTS: P)RAISING THE DEAD, A Live-Action Radio Drama - THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH 6:30PM-8:00PM

Mar 20, 2023

TEEN POETRY FESTIVAL WITH PATRICE VECCHIONE - SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST 1PM-4PM

Mar 20, 2023 - Teens

DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS AT MAX'S GRILL- 3/29/23

Mar 20, 2023

MAKE AND TAKE SILLY PUTTY - MONDAY, MARCH 27TH

Mar 19, 2023 - Kids

BUILD IT! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM

Mar 18, 2023 - Kids

A BOOK TALK WITH BEN JEALOUS, MEL MASON, & SAM FARR IS NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Mar 17, 2023
WATCH IT ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Mar 13, 2023

FRIDAY MARCH 17TH @ 5:30PM

Mar 11, 2023
Dr. Barbara Mossberg presents Middlemarch: Women Supporting Women with Poetry

TODAY @ 6:30PM at City Hall Council Chambers 300 Forest Ave. PG (Note the Venue Change)

Mar 10, 2023
The venue has been moved to City Hall Council Chambers, as PGPL is CLOSED due to power outage.

1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALE 3/4/23 from 10am to 4pm

Feb 27, 2023
At St. Mary's Church, 13th & Central

TEEN BOOKMARK MAKING CRAFT - TUESDAY, MARCH 7TH @3:30PM

Feb 27, 2023 - Teens

Check out this new addition to our library of things!

Feb 25, 2023
You can now check out Cooking Tools!

MAKE A BOOKMARK - TODAY, FEBRUARY 27TH 3:30PM-4:30PM

Feb 25, 2023 - Kids

STATE OF THE CITY - RESCHEDULED

Feb 24, 2023

BUILD IT! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 3:30-4:30PM

Feb 23, 2023 - Kids

CA State Library  Parks Passes Are Here!

Feb 22, 2023

DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS AT LA MIA CUCINA - 2/22/23

Feb 20, 2023

MEETUP FOR TEENS - TUESDAY, FEB. 14TH AT 3:30

Feb 13, 2023

e-Resource Spotlight! Brainfuse VetNow

Feb 08, 2023

WE ARE HIRING FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY CLERK! APPLY ONLINE BY 2/26/23

Feb 06, 2023

ICE CREAM MAKING MEETUP FOR TEENS - TUESDAY 2/7/23 at 3:30pm

Feb 06, 2023

MUSIC WITH MARY LEE - WED. 2/8/23 AT 11AM IN THE LIBRARY

Feb 06, 2023 - Kids

FRIDAY! LOVE POETRY OF HAFIZ - FEB. 10TH 5:30 PM TO 7:00PM

Feb 06, 2023

Poetry Workshop with Patrice Vecchione - Saturday, Feb. 4th 1pm-3pm

Feb 02, 2023

The Love Poem at the Tip of Your Tongue (even if you don’t think so)

JOIN US! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Feb 02, 2023

"Community Safety and Criminal Justice Reform" free talk live streamed at noon on February 8th

Jan 30, 2023

BUILD IT! THIS FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM

Jan 23, 2023 - Kids

PGPL WILL CLOSE TODAY AT 11AM AND REOPEN AT 1PM (storytime is cancelled). Thank you for your understanding.

Jan 23, 2023 - Kids

MAKE AND TAKE CONE CRITTERS! 1/23/23 3:30pm-4:30pm

Jan 03, 2023 - Kids

TEEN TECH TUESDAYS ARE BACK!

Jan 02, 2023
A great way for teens to gain community service hours!

HAPPENING FRIDAY! JANUARY 6TH 5:30-7:00PM

Jan 02, 2023

TEEN MEETUP - TUESDAY, 1/17/23 @ 3:30PM

Jan 02, 2023 - Kids
Draw. Discuss. Eat. Meet.

2022's Most Checked Out Teen Fiction

Dec 28, 2022 - Kids

ANNOUNCING PGPL'S WINTER READING PROGRAM 2022

Dec 13, 2022 - Kids

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS

Dec 12, 2022
December 23rd to 26th and January 2nd

Shuffle Along - FRIDAY, December 16th at 5:30pm at Chautauqua Hall

Dec 12, 2022
Please join us!

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 2ND

Dec 12, 2022

Announcing New eResources for PGPL/MPL Patrons!

Dec 12, 2022

Family Bilingual Storytime - Saturday, Dec 10th @ 11am

Dec 07, 2022 - Kids

Lego at the Library - Wednesday, December 7th at 4:30pm

Dec 06, 2022 - Kids

Announcing 5 New eResources Free for PGPL/MPL Patrons!

Dec 06, 2022
Explore Online Learning Platforms, Job Search Help, and More!

FOOD FOR FINES IS BACK!

Dec 01, 2022

ESSENTIAL NEEDS DRIVE

Nov 28, 2022
Donations can be made at the Library now through January 7th.

Saturday, December 3rd  10am to 4pm at St. Mary's Church

Nov 28, 2022

STILL WE RISE - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND 5:30PM - 7:00PM

Nov 28, 2022

TEEN TUESDAY - SNOW GLOBE CRAFT 12/6 @3:30PM

Nov 28, 2022 - Kids

The Annual Monterey County Gives! Campaign is Here!

Nov 15, 2022
PGPL Friends and Foundation is delighted to participate in the 2022 MONTEREY GIVES! campaign

WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING NOV 24-26

Nov 14, 2022

Friends Invites You To Buy A Book & Help personalize the beautiful PGPL quilt wall decor in the main entryway!

Nov 14, 2022

TEEN MANGA MEET UP - TUESDAY AT 3:30PM

Nov 14, 2022
Draw. Discuss. Eat. Meet.

iVIVA HARLEM! - FRIDAY, NOV 18th 5:30-7:00pm

Nov 14, 2022

National Notary Day 2022 - Monday, Nov. 7th 3:30-5:30pm - 1 Free Notarization for PG Residents

Nov 05, 2022

Teen Origami Meet Up - this Tuesday, Nov 7th at 3:30

Nov 05, 2022

WE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th

Nov 04, 2022

NOTARY SERVICES FOR PENINSULA RESIDENTS MONDAY,  NOV 7TH BETWEEN 3:30 & 5:30

Nov 01, 2022

THIS FRIDAY, NOV 4th @5:30! Daniel Summerhill: "A Borrowed Tool - How Renaissance Jazz helps us understand the small decisions in a poem; in life"

Oct 31, 2022

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE - NOV 5TH @St. Mary's Church 10am-4pm

Oct 31, 2022

2022 VOTER GUIDE

Oct 31, 2022

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO VOTE IN CALIFORNIA’S NOV. 8 GENERAL ELECTION

HALLOWEEN 2022, VIRTUAL STORYTIME

Oct 21, 2022 - Kids

TEEN PUMPKIN PAINTING: TUESDAY, OCT 25 @3:30PM

Oct 20, 2022

Every Californian can now access free online tutoring available 24/7

Oct 18, 2022
Pilot led by State Library provides live, 24/7 online tutoring and homework help through Brainfuse HelpNow.

THIS FRIDAY, OCT 21 @5:30PM! Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts: "Living Like White Folks - Langston Hughes and his time in Carmel"

Oct 17, 2022

HAUNTED LIBRARY - THURSDAY, OCT 27th 3:30-5:30pm

Oct 10, 2022 - Kids
The Haunted Library is Back!

CLOSED MONDAY, OCT 17  & SATURDAY, OCT 22 (NOTE CHANGE FROM 15TH)

Oct 10, 2022
CLOSED MONDAY, OCT 17  & SATURDAY, OCT 22 (NOTE CHANGE FROM 15TH)

TOMORROW @ 5:30pm: OPENING RECEPTION - Renaissance: Remember, Revise, Revitalize

Oct 06, 2022

TEEN TUESDAY! Craft a Keychain Tues. Oct. 4th @ 3:30pm

Oct 03, 2022

MONARCHS BOOK TO BE LAUNCHED OCTOBER 1, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. in Chautauqua Hall

Sep 29, 2022

1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALE - OCTOBER 1st 10am-4pm, featuring DVDs for $1

Sep 26, 2022

DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS @ Peppers Wednesday, 9/28

Sep 26, 2022
Take a break from the kitchen; dine in or take out & support the Library.

FALL LOCAL HISTORY SPOTLIGHT SERIES FINALE - Heather Lazare presents My Life in Pacific Grove: A Memoir

Sep 14, 2022
Friday, September 23rd at 5:30pm Heather Lazare on Wilford Rensselaer Holman.

CRAFTERNOON! Drop in and join the fun of crafting!

Sep 14, 2022 - Kids
A new craft kit is available each week to enjoy in the library or take and make at home.

Join Us to Make & Take Cloud Dough on Monday, September 19th 3:30pm-4:30pm

Sep 13, 2022 - Kids

LOCAL HISTORY SPOTLIGHT SERIES - TWO WIVES OF JOHN STEINBECK SEPTEMBER 9TH AT 5:30PM

Sep 08, 2022
Friday, 9/9 @5:00pm: Local Playwright Carol Marquart presents a two-character staged reading of Two Wives of Steinbeck.

CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th

Aug 29, 2022 - Kids
PGPL will be CLOSED Monday, Sept. 5th for Labor Day.

1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD

Aug 29, 2022
SEPT. 3RD 10AM-4PM AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH

Teen Manga Meet Up - Tues. September 6th @ 3:30

Aug 15, 2022 - Kids
Draw, Discuss, Eat, Meet.

Friends' Fall Local History Spotlight Series with Peter Hiller - Friday 8/26 @5:30pm

Aug 15, 2022
Peter Hiller presents The Life and Times of Jo Mora: Iconic Artist of the American West

Paint and Decorate Seashells - August 22nd @ 3:30pm

Aug 08, 2022 - Kids

Family Bilingual Storytime is Back!

Aug 08, 2022 - Kids
Every Second Saturday at 11am

FALL LOCAL HISTORY SPOTLIGHT SERIES - STARTS AUGUST 5TH

Jul 26, 2022
This series sponsored by the Friends of Pacific Grove Library features four local authors and presenters.

Poetry in the Park with Patrice Vecchione took place last week.

Jul 25, 2022
This free workshop was hosted by the Youth Ambassadors of Pacific Grove, in partnership with PGPL.

JOIN US! WED. @ 2PM IN THE LIBRARY

Jul 25, 2022 - Kids
No registration required.

DIAL 988 TO ACCESS 24 HOUR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

Jul 20, 2022
As of July 16, 2022, 988 is the easy-to-remember number to reach the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

WEDNESDAY AT 2PM (REGISTRATION HAS ENDED)

Jul 18, 2022 - Kids

POETRY IN THE PARK -  MONDAY 3pm to 5pm

Jul 15, 2022
Poetry Workshop with Patrice Vecchione. Hosted by the Youth Ambassadors of Pacific Grove.

THE LIVE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, DUE TO COVID.

Jul 13, 2022 - Kids
CLICK FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO WATCH VIRTUALLY

STEM KITS TO GO!

Jul 08, 2022 - Kids
PGPL now has 6 carefully curated STEM Kits to Go!

ESSENTIAL NEEDS DRIVE

Jul 08, 2022
Donations needed.

OPENING RECEPTION @ 5:30PM FRIDAY, JULY 8TH

Jul 01, 2022
Friday, July 8th 5:30pm to 7:00 pm

TEEN PAINTING & PLANTING JULY 6 @ 11:00AM

Jun 30, 2022 - Kids
It's not too late to sign up!

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 4TH

Jun 27, 2022
There will be no Toddler Tales.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29th @ 2:00pm

Jun 27, 2022 - Kids
at Jewell Park

TUESDAY @ 2:00pm - TEEN SRP BOOK CLUB

Jun 27, 2022 - Kids

FREE COVID SELF-TEST KITS

Jun 27, 2022

Our internet is back online!

Jun 22, 2022
Public computers and phones are operational. Thank you for your patience. And thank you to the City’s IT Department!

THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR FRIDAY'S FREE TEEN YOGA!

Jun 17, 2022 - Kids
@ Jewell Park for Teens Grades 6-12

BUILD IT!

Jun 17, 2022 - Kids
Fourth Friday in the Library

ANNOUNCING TEEN SRP!

Jun 06, 2022 - Kids
Starts Today

READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH - 2022 SRP

Jun 06, 2022 - Kids
Kicking off on Wednesday!

CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 30TH

May 24, 2022
We will be CLOSED Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day

GAME ON! - TUESDAY, MAY 24th @ 3:30

May 23, 2022 - Kids

Bay Area Health Officers Urge Public to Take Precautions as COVID Levels Rise

May 18, 2022
The Bay Area now has California’s highest COVID infection rates. Masking indoors is strongly recommended.

2022 Primary Election

May 16, 2022

TODAY - TEEN MANGA MEET UP @ 3:30pm

May 09, 2022 - Kids
Discuss, Draw, Eat, Meet

NOW OPEN MONDAYS!

Apr 27, 2022

TEEN BLACKOUT POETRY EVENT

Apr 05, 2022 - Kids
Tuesday, April 26th at 3:30pm

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE

Mar 29, 2022
APRIL 2, 2022 AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH 10AM-4PM

PATRICE VECCHIONE - SATURDAY AT JEWELL PARK 2-4PM

Mar 25, 2022
The Value of Writing in Difficult Times - FREE. No Registration Required. Refreshment Provided. All are Welcome.

DANIEL B. SUMMERHILL

Mar 25, 2022
Theatrical Spoken Word Poetry with Monterey County's 1st Poet Laureate, Daniel B. Summerhill.

DR. BARBARA MOSSBERG

Mar 22, 2022
JOIN US in kicking off National Poetry Month with Dr. Barbara Mossberg's 1st public reading from her new book.

SUPPLIES HAVE GONE, PLEASE INQUIRE AT MRWMD.ORG

Mar 22, 2022

ANNOUNCING WEEKLY EVENTS ALL APRIL LONG - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Mar 18, 2022
We are excited to announce the return of April events, celebrating National Poetry Month, and new Gallery Exhibit.

SAVE THE DATE - OPENING RECEPTION! FRIDAY, 4/8 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm

Mar 14, 2022
Join us! Refreshment provided. Free admission. No registration.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 @ 11:00AM!

Mar 12, 2022 - Kids
Saturday, March 12th and Every Second Saturday at 11am in the Library

GREAT NEWS FOR FANS OF MAGAZINES AND GRAPHIC NOVELS!

Mar 01, 2022
Now more digital magazines AND comics are available with your PGPL Library Card.

MARCH 8th at 3:30PM

Feb 28, 2022
GAMES! GAMES! GAMES!

NEW!  BABY RHYME STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY

Feb 17, 2022 - Kids
BABY RHYME STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARY

DINE OUT WITH FRIENDS AT LA MIA CUCINA - TODAY!

Feb 17, 2022
A delicious way to support the library. 

TOWN HALL: STATE OF THE CITY WITH MAYOR PEAKE ON  2/23/2022 AT 6PM

Feb 16, 2022
In Person and Virtual

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Feb 16, 2022

MEET UP FOR TEENS - FEBRUARY 15TH AT 3:30

Feb 15, 2022 - Kids
This Teen Meet Up is for Teens who have an interest in Manga, Anime, and Graphic Novels

WE HAVE LISTS!

Feb 11, 2022

Ask the Reference Desk about Zip Books!

Feb 02, 2022
Zip Books are back through June

1ST SATURDAY BOOK SALES

Jan 31, 2022
FEBRUARY 5TH 10AM - 4PM AT ST. MARY'S

Food Scraps Now Go In The Green Cart!

Jan 20, 2022

Scientific Calculators Are Available To Check Out

Jan 20, 2022 - Kids

Collective Support: LJ's 2022 Librarians of the Year

Jan 18, 2022

MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES!

Jan 17, 2022

FEBRUARY TEEN MEET UP

Jan 17, 2022

NEW HOURS

Jan 04, 2022
Now open later on Wednesday & Saturday!

LEGO IN THE LIBRARY!

Jan 03, 2022 - Kids

NEW YEAR TEEN CHALLENGE

Dec 29, 2021

NEW GALE K-12 ONLINE RESOURCES

Dec 23, 2021 - Kids
Free from California's K-12 Online Content Project and the California State Library

SAVE THE DATE!

Dec 20, 2021

WINTER READING PROGRAM

Dec 20, 2021 - Kids
December 20th - January 31st,

2021 HOLIDAY HOURS

Dec 03, 2021

TEEN CHALLENGE- HOLIDAY BINGO!

Dec 03, 2021 - Kids

FOOD FOR FINES IS BACK!

Dec 03, 2021
Forgot to return that library book or DVD on time?

COMING SOON - PGPL WINTER READING PROGRAM!

Dec 03, 2021 - Kids

CALLING ALL TEENS!

Nov 19, 2021 - Kids
BOOK REVIEW WRITING WORKSHOP AT THE LIBRARY

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

Nov 19, 2021
We will be CLOSED Thursday, November 25 - Saturday, November 27

2021 MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES!

Nov 15, 2021
The Friends are delighted to participate in the 2021 MONTEREY GIVES!

DEDICATION OF THE RENEWED CHILDREN'S ROOM

Nov 15, 2021

NOVEMBER LEGO CHALLENGE

Nov 15, 2021 - Kids
BUILD YOUR FAMILY HAVING THANKSGIVING DINNER

CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11th

Nov 08, 2021 - Kids
in observance of Veteran's Day

Toddler Tales at the Library

Nov 05, 2021 - Kids
Mondays from 11:00am-11:30am

Preschool Storytime at the Library

Nov 05, 2021 - Kids
Tuesdays from 11:00am to 11:30am

The November Scavenger Hunt is Here!

Nov 02, 2021 - Kids
Find Turkey hiding in his 8 favorite book series and write the order 1-8.

New in Teen HQ - Fall Bingo Challenge!

Oct 21, 2021 - Kids
This challenge offers ideas for new reading activities such as "read a book published the year your were born".

National Friends of the Library Week!

Oct 19, 2021
Join the Friends and your membership is active until 2023!

NOW OPEN MORE HOURS!

Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday through Saturday with Holds Pick-up on Monday.

Preschool Storytime at Caterpillar Park

Oct 05, 2021 - Kids

October Scavenger Hunt is Here!

Oct 01, 2021 - Kids
Eight Pumpkins dressed for Halloween are Hidden in the Children's Room.

October Lego Challenge!

Oct 01, 2021 - Kids
Build a Ghost Town or Zombie Village

New in Pop-up Programming!

Sep 22, 2021 - Kids
Monthly Scavenger Hunt

MPL Invites you to Celebrate Cannery Row Days 2021

Sep 22, 2021
Sweet Thursday Hooptedoodles

NOW OPEN SATURDAYS!

Sep 21, 2021
PGPL is Now Open 10am to 1pm on Saturdays!

REDEDICATION CELEBRATION IS SATURDAY!

Sep 16, 2021 - Kids
At Jewell Park and PGPL, 550 Central Ave. PG

TODAY! MUSIC IN THE PARK WITH MARY LEE

Sep 08, 2021 - Kids
Live in Person! Music with Mary Lee. 

September is National Library Card Month!

Sep 08, 2021
Join Marley Dias, author, producer, and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, in promoting the power of a library card

FOL BOOKSTORE AT ST. MARY'S BOOK SALES

Aug 31, 2021
Did you know that Book Sales have resumed?

OPEN FOR HOLDS PICK UP 1ST SATURDAY

Aug 31, 2021
PGPL will be open for 1st Saturday Holds Pick Up hours on Saturday, September 4th from 10am to 1pm.

CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th

Aug 30, 2021
PGPL will be CLOSED for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, the 6th of September

Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area - Voting is Closed

Aug 26, 2021
Vote for your favorite(s)

Coming Soon - Family Bilingual Storytime at Arnett Park!

Aug 26, 2021 - Kids
Join us at Arnett Park for Bilingual Storytime!

Preschool Storytime at Caterpillar Park

Aug 25, 2021 - Kids
You are invited to join in stories, music & movement and other fun with Miss Mary 

Teen Book Interest Survey

Aug 24, 2021 - Kids
Take our Book Interest Survey
When finished, you will have 4 books on hold to pick up and a treat!


PGPL has Magazines and Newspapers!

Aug 24, 2021
Come and check out the newly remodeled Reading Rotunda, where the periodicals (including Consumer Reports) are shelved.

We Have Expanded Our Hours!

Aug 17, 2021
Now Open Tuesday & Thursday, 1pm - 6pm and Wednesday & Friday, 10am - 1:00pm

You Are Invited!

Aug 17, 2021
Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 1pm to 4pm at Jewell Park & Pacific Grove Public Library

Introducing Toddler Tales!

Aug 13, 2021 - Kids
Calling all Toddlers and their Caregivers!

Drop-In Crafternoon!

Aug 13, 2021 - Kids
Join the fun of crafting!
Wednesdays at 12pm-1pm and Thursdays at 3pm-4pm (Children's Room)
A new craft each week!

Family Bilingual Storytime

Aug 12, 2021 - Kids
Join us at Arnett Park for Bilingual Storytime!
Second Monday of the Month at 4:00pm

Stream Movies, Concerts, Courses

Aug 11, 2021
Free with your Library Card & the Libby App!

Check Out Niche Academy for eResource How to Videos!

Aug 10, 2021
Using our E-Library for the first time? Niche Academy is for you!

"Renewal" a Juried Art Show

Jul 30, 2021
Submit your personal expression of "Renewal" to a juried art show at the Pacific Grove Library opening on 10/8/2021!

NOW OPEN MORE HOURS!

Jul 20, 2021
NOW OPEN MORE HOURS!

Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area

Jul 19, 2021
Vote for your favorite(s)!

Preschool Stories

Jul 13, 2021 - Kids
Preschool Stories with Miss Mary
Please join the fun of story time at Jewell Park on Tuesdays 11:00am-11:30am

SAVE THE DATE! PGPL REDEDICATION

Jul 08, 2021
Celebrating the Library's Renewal Saturday, September 18th from 1pm to 4pm in Jewell Park.

NOW OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY!

Jul 07, 2021
PGPL is NOW OPEN Tuesday 3-6, Wednesday 10-1, & Thursday 1-4.

Announcing 2021 PGPL Summer Reading Program

May 14, 2021
PGPL Summer Reading Program Coming Soon! - Beginning June 9th

BOOK STORE REOPENING AT ST. MARY'S

May 13, 2021
Exciting News from Friends of the Library! The Bookstore at St. Mary’s is Reopening on May 17th

THE FIRST SATURDAY OF MAY IS HERE!

Apr 30, 2021
The 1st Saturday of the month is here!

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

Apr 19, 2021
PGPL will be celebrating our volunteers all week, April 18-24!

NOW HIRING! Apply Online

Apr 08, 2021
Seeking Library Clerk (Part-time and On-Call) $17.50 - $21.28 Hourly Closing Date: 04/25/2021

National Library Week Is April

Apr 07, 2021
National Library Week 2021: Welcome to Your Library

We Will Be Open Thursdays 2PM - 4PM Beginning March 25th!

Mar 23, 2021
New Hours! PGPL will be OPEN on Thursdays 2pm-4pm

NOW MORE LIBRARY-TO-GO HOURS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM!

Mar 03, 2021
For your convenience, we’ve added Tuesdays AND the first Saturday of the month, STARTING THIS SATURDAY!

1040 & 540/540EZ TAX FORMS ARE HERE

Mar 03, 2021
1040 and 540/540EZ tax forms are here!

Using our E-Library for the first time? Niche Academy is for you!

Mar 03, 2021
Using our E-Library for the first time?

More Library-To-Go Hours! Now includes the 1st Saturday of the month beginning March 6th

Feb 24, 2021
For your convenience, we’ve added Tuesdays AND the first Saturday of the month!

Meeting your distance learning needs! Scientific calculators are now available to check out at PGPL!

Feb 09, 2021
Thank you MPC and PGHS for partnering with us to meet this community need that came to our attention.

Expanded Holds Pick Up Hours

Jan 29, 2021
Starting February 2021 Holds Pick Up Hours are Monday & Tuesday 3pm to 6pm and Wednesdays 10am to 1pm.

EveryLibrary is the first and only national political action committee for libraries.

Jan 29, 2021
EveryLibrary is the first and only national political action committee for libraries.

PGPL will be OPEN Monday, January 18th (MLK Holiday)

Jan 13, 2021
PGPL will be "open" for regular holds pick up hours 3pm-6pm on Monday, January 18th (MLK Day)

Library Renewal Project Video

Dec 16, 2020
Please enjoy this video on the successful Library Renewal Project brought to you by Friends of the Library!

CONTINUES UNINTERRUPTED DURING THE NEW HEALTH ORDER AND THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS!

Dec 15, 2020
RETURNS, HOLDS & PICKUPS: Book Drop is open (no book donations please)!

We Offer Grab bags!

Nov 10, 2020
Want an assortment of items, but aren't sure exactly which titles you want?

NEW! Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow Programs

Oct 28, 2020
The Pacific Grove Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse JobNow/VetNow™

Holds pick up - Starting October 21!

Oct 20, 2020
Holds pick up starts Wednesday, October 21, from 10am-1pm. Masks, physical distancing,

Holds pick up - Coming October 21!

Oct 12, 2020
Hello PGPL patrons! We are excited to announce holds pick up at our beautifully renewed library!

Our book drop is now open!

Oct 12, 2020
The PGPL book drop is now open for returns at 550 Central Avenue!

Countdown to Complete the Census

Aug 24, 2020
Get out the count by September 30!

Live Zoom Preschool Stories

Aug 09, 2020
Please join our Live Zoom Preschool Stories!

NEW! Digital Magazine Collection

Aug 06, 2020
Full color, interactive digital magazines with no holds, no checkout periods, 

Full color, interactive digital magazines with no holds, no checkout periods,

Jul 23, 2020
Please welcome the Fratello Marionettes!

Upcoming Summer Reading Performance

Jun 24, 2020

Mister Chris is "PG's Music Man."  Sing and dance along with Chris Bohrman. 

Previous Summer Reading Performance

Jun 24, 2020

Welcome Andy Z!

Call To Artists - Built For Books Juried Show

Dec 21, 2017
“Built for books”

A Fine Art Juried Show Celebrating Libraries and Learning

City Seeking Library Director and Administrative Services Director

May 01, 2017

Words Flow Endlessly Off the Pages

Nov 01, 2016

World Book Online now available

Nov 16, 2015
Pacific Grove Public Library cardholders can now access World Book Encyclopedia's

National Voter Registration Day

Sep 22, 2015
The City and Library are working with

Coyotes in Pacific Grove

Mar 23, 2015
Pacific Grove Animal Control has been informed about

 Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area

Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area

Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area

Help us Name the Newly Renovated Central Area

PGPL has partnered with Overdrive to bring you these free streaming services.

All you need is your library card number and the Libby App.

Drop-In Crafternoon!

Join the fun of crafting!
Wednesdays at 12pm-1:00pm and Thursdays 3pm-4pm
A new craft each week!

SUPPORTING HOMELESS YOUTH IN MONTEREY COUNTY

PGPL is participating in the CHS 2021 Basic Needs Drive

Lego at the Library - Wednesday, December 7th at 4:30pm

stay informed

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