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Saturday Hours at Park Branch!
Vote in our poll!
We are excited to announce that, starting July 11, 2026, the Park Branch Library (Mission St & 6th Ave) will be open for four hours on Saturday afternoons. (Only Park Branch will be open; Harrison Memorial Library will be open Monday-Friday, but not Saturdays.)
We are asking the community to help us determine the best schedule for Saturday hours. Which hours would you prefer? Vote in our poll!
Local History Closed
The Local History Department will be closed Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, June 19, due to a small construction project.
Many of our historic resources are available online: https://ci.carmel.ca.us/local-history
Crafternoon
Park Branch Children's Library
Join us to Design your own Unicorn squishie, keychain, or make a rainbow sticker face.
Free. All supplies provided.
Friday June 19, 2026 3:45pm. Park Branch Library, Mission and 6th, Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Tween Time – Acting with Eva
Park Branch Children's Library
Calling all Tweens (9-12 years old) Join local actor and children’s book author Eva Augustina Sinotte in an introduction to acting techniques, improv and gain the confidence to step on stage!
Sign up Required –please call 831-624-4664 or sign up online https://forms.gle/MiHgHPt9sYPiYHax5
Ages 9-12 only -SPACE is LIMITED
Bilingual Storytime
Park Branch Children's Library
Please join us for Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Anastasia. Enjoy stories, music and movement in Spanish followed by a fun craft and play time.
(Designed for children aged 2-5 years and their caregiver.)
Acompáñenos a la hora de cuentos bilingüe ingles/español con la Sra. Anastasia. Disfrute cuentos, musica y movimiento en español seguido por artesanía y recreo.
(Diseñado para niños de 2-5 años y sus cuidadores.)
Kids Summer Reading Event-The Beetlelady-Bug Museum
Park Branch Children's Library
Join Entomologist Stephanie Dole PhD. for a talk about the world of BUGS and a mini Pop-Up Bug Museum. Meet live bugs up close and explore displays of bugs from around the world.
This program is designed for children ages 5-12.
Caregiver must accompany child. No reservation or sign-up required. Space is limited.
