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November 2, 2026

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Museum offers new Steinbeck tour in King City

KING CITY — With renewed interest in John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” following the release of Netflix’s new adaptation, the Monterey County Agricultural and...
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Give Like Dolly Day to support children’s literacy on Sept. 25

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Dollywood Foundation has designated Sept. 25 as Give Like Dolly Day, an annual initiative encouraging people to support children’s literacy...
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California lawmakers honor Dolly Parton with 9-2-5 day

CALIFORNIA — California lawmakers are honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy of music, philanthropy and literacy by designating Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day in California. Senate...
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Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things for September...

September is here and fall is in the air, kids are back at school and a Library Card will help students get the academic...
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Literacy grant expands book access at San Ardo School

SAN ARDO — San Ardo Elementary School received a $2,500 literacy grant from VSP Vision on Aug. 19 to help expand student access to...
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Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things for August...

After a fun summer, it’s Back to School and Monterey County Free Libraries is ready to support students academically and with leisure activities. 1. Learn:...
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Imagination Library enrolls 2,500 children in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — More than 2,500 Monterey County children have enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library since the free book program launched locally on...
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library launches in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Children across Monterey County can now receive free books delivered to their homes each month through the launch of Dolly Parton’s...
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Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things for July...

Summertime is in full swing at Monterey County Free Libraries, and we have many things for you to do, read, eat, watch and plan...
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Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things to Celebrate...

Summer season is here! Libraries are open and this is the best time of year to visit the library.  1. MCFL ramps up programs for...
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