Monterey Public Library
580 Pacific St., Monterey, (831) 646-3799, monterey.org/services/library
The Monterey Public Library is as much a source of knowledge and learning as it is a gathering hub. There are events in the community room, and plenty of sun-soaked places, indoors and out, just to sit quietly. The library offers over a dozen resources to get young readers excited. For research projects, the California History Room offers a look back in time. Need to extend the time on a book or borrow a new one? The Monterey Public Library has its own app, so you can do so digitally. Have an e-reader or a tablet? Members can download digital library books directly to personal devices. Reading is, and will always be, cool.