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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!
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.
Summer Wreath with Jessica Bunn
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday June 25th , 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm – OPEN TO ALL AGES
NO Registration Required
Free in-person event at Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean Ave & Lincoln St, Carmel, Ca 93921
All Supplies provided.
Questions? Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com
Teen Event: Cabinets of Curiosities
The Gathering Place/Harrison Memorial Library
Create a small cabinet to display your tiny collections of treasures, curiosities, and wonders with Ms. Sierra. An assortment of small curios will be provided but feel free to bring your own curios (feathers, stones, seedpods, buttons, and other items that spark wonder and curiosity).
Space is limited.
Babytime with Marylee
Park Branch Children's Library
Caregivers and babies sing, clap & bounce to songs and rhymes.
This program is for caregivers and babies under 9 months only.
