Calendar

Regular Design Review Board Meeting - cancelled

July 16, 2019, 7:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chamber

City Council Meeting-Canceled

July 17, 2019, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chamber

The Monterey Park City Council meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings are held to discuss and take actions on issues regarding the City of Monterey Park.

Business Improvement District Advisory Comittee (BIDAC) Regular Meeting

July 18, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Farmers' Market

July 18, 2019, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ George Elder Park

Traffic Commission Meeting

July 18, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chamber

The Traffic Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council on traffic related concerns. Items reviewed range from parking restrictions to traffic safety matters that may be the result of a citizen or staff request. The Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on said issues to help facilitate transportation and ease traffic congestion throughout the City.

Mayoral Installation and City Council Reorganization

July 22, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chamber

Ceremony installing Hans Liang as mayor, Mitchell Ing as mayor pro tem and rotating council members in their respective seats.

Farmers' Market

July 25, 2019, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ George Elder Park

Preschool Storytime

July 16, 2019, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ Library Storytime Room

Children attending must be between the ages of three and five. This program is designed for active toddlers and young children who are able to focus their attention for longer periods of time. The books are short and often invite action and participation. Parents / caregivers must attend and are encouraged to join in the fun.

Family Storytime

July 16, 2019, 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Library Storytime Room

Family Storytime is for all ages. Featured stories vary in length, some encourage active listening while others invite participation. We incorporate some of our favorite songs or rhymes and a circle dance at the end of each program. Parents / caregivers must attend and are expected to participate and model good listening skills for their children.

Family Movie Morning: The Lion King (1994)

July 17, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Library Friends Room

Beat the heat with free family movies and popcorn!

Wednesday Matinee: Capernaum

July 17, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Library Friends Room

Watch the Oscar-nominated film about the journey of a clever, gutsy 12-year-old boy, Zain, who survives the dangers of the city streets by his wits. The film is rated R and runs 126 minutes.

Family Storytime

July 17, 2019, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Library Storytime Room

Family Storytime is for all ages. Featured stories vary in length, some encourage active listening while others invite participation. We incorporate some of our favorite songs or rhymes and a circle dance at the end of each program. Parents / caregivers must attend and are expected to participate and model good listening skills for their children.

Playtime

July 18, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ Library Storytime Room

On the first and third Thursdays of each month join Children’s Services for creative, early learning play, art, sensory and motor skills activities for children 0-2 years old.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

July 18, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Library Storytime Room

Baby & Toddler Storytime is for children under three years of age. Designed for parents and caregivers to attend with their children, Baby & Toddler Storytime includes short books, music, and nursery rhymes. These programs last about 20-25 minutes. Each baby must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Doodlebugs, Animal Show

July 18, 2019, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Library Friends Room

A fun and educational live animal presentation for the whole family!

Cantonese Bilingual Parents Group

July 20, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Library Friends Room

The Cantonese Bilingual Parents Group is a monthly support circle and child playgroup for parents raising bilingual children from birth to 5. Join other parents and children to meet new friends, share ideas, read books, and sing songs in Cantonese.

Family Pool Party

July 22, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Barnes Park Pool

Wrap up your summer with some fun in the sun at our End of Summer Pool Party! Bring your swimsuits and towels for a get together for the whole family. All ages are welcome. No registration is required; however attendance is limited so plan to arrive on time.

Preschool Storytime

July 23, 2019, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ Library Storytime Room

Children attending must be between the ages of three and five. This program is designed for active toddlers and young children who are able to focus their attention for longer periods of time. The books are short and often invite action and participation. Parents / caregivers must attend and are encouraged to join in the fun.

Energy Savings Workshop

July 23, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Library Friends Room

Southern California Edison will present a workshop in English and Chinese covering income-qualified rebates and energy efficiency programs for residents and small businesses. For more information, please contact the Reference Desk.

Digital Marketing Workshop

July 23, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Library Friends Room

Learn digital marketing tips and tricks, and how to promote your brand via Google, Amazon, Facebook and Instagram. Workshop will be conducted in Chinese. Contact Chinatown Service Center for more information.

Family Storytime

July 23, 2019, 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Library Storytime Room

Family Storytime is for all ages. Featured stories vary in length, some encourage active listening while others invite participation. We incorporate some of our favorite songs or rhymes and a circle dance at the end of each program. Parents / caregivers must attend and are expected to participate and model good listening skills for their children.

Family Movie Morning: Toy Story (1995)

July 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Library Friends Room

Beat the heat with free family movies and popcorn!

Banking & Protecting Your Money

July 24, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Library Friends Room

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library will hold a series of workshops presented by Chinatown Service Center covering financial topics such as budgeting and saving; paying bills and dealing with debts; banking services and protecting your money; and understanding credit reports. Programs will be conducted in English and Chinese. For more information, please contact Elaine Pang at (213)-808-1751 or epang@csclas.org.

Teen Summer Movie- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

July 24, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Library Friends Room

Family Storytime

July 24, 2019, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Library Storytime Room

Family Storytime is for all ages. Featured stories vary in length, some encourage active listening while others invite participation. We incorporate some of our favorite songs or rhymes and a circle dance at the end of each program. Parents / caregivers must attend and are expected to participate and model good listening skills for their children.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

July 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Library Storytime Room

Baby & Toddler Storytime is for children under three years of age. Designed for parents and caregivers to attend with their children, Baby & Toddler Storytime includes short books, music, and nursery rhymes. These programs last about 20-25 minutes. Each baby must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Last Day of Kids Summer Reading Program

July 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Library Children's Desk

Classic Film Screening: Magnificent Obsession with Barbara Rush

July 28, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Library Friends Room

Film Historian and Mark Keppel High School Alumnus, Foster Hirsch, will introduce the 1954 film Magnificent Obsession and interview actress Barbara Rush following the screening. Ms. Rush is one of the last survivors of golden-age Hollywood and appeared in many memorable films, including The Young Lions and It Came from Outer Space. Her co-stars have included Marlon Brando, Dean Martin, Paul Newman, Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Historical Society of Monterey Park.

Preschool Storytime

July 30, 2019, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ Library Storytime Room

Children attending must be between the ages of three and five. This program is designed for active toddlers and young children who are able to focus their attention for longer periods of time. The books are short and often invite action and participation. Parents / caregivers must attend and are encouraged to join in the fun.

Family Storytime

July 30, 2019, 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Library Storytime Room

Family Storytime is for all ages. Featured stories vary in length, some encourage active listening while others invite participation. We incorporate some of our favorite songs or rhymes and a circle dance at the end of each program. Parents / caregivers must attend and are expected to participate and model good listening skills for their children.

Understanding Your Credit Report & Score

July 31, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Library Friends Room

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library will hold a series of workshops presented by Chinatown Service Center covering financial topics such as budgeting and saving; paying bills and dealing with debts; banking services and protecting your money; and understanding credit reports. Programs will be conducted in English and Chinese. For more information, please contact Elaine Pang at (213)-808-1751 or epang@csclas.org.

Teen Ice Cream Social

July 31, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Library Friends Room

Family Storytime

July 31, 2019, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Library Storytime Room

Family Storytime is for all ages. Featured stories vary in length, some encourage active listening while others invite participation. We incorporate some of our favorite songs or rhymes and a circle dance at the end of each program. Parents / caregivers must attend and are expected to participate and model good listening skills for their children.