From 9/22-11/20, 2025 the Big Sur Library will be closed for renovations. If you need assistance please call the Seaside Library at 831-899-8222. Online services are available 24/7.
Gonzales Library is moving and will be closed from November 25-January 9, 2026. Please join us on January 10, 2026 for the grand opening at our new location at 630 Fifth Street! Bookmobile services will be provided at Central Park on the following dates during closure from 3-5:30pm: 11/20, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, and 1/08. If you need assistance, please call the Soledad Branch at 831-386-6890. Online services are available 24/7.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OBSERVED: All Monterey County Free Libraries locations will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28. Monterey County Free Libraries branches will reopen on Saturday, November 29 while the Administrative Office will reopen Monday, December 1. Online services are available 24/7.
California State Parks Pass
What is it?
In partnership with California State Parks and the California State Library, free State Parks vehicle-day use passes are available for circulation to help Californians access beautiful parks, lakes, beaches, and monuments in the State Parks system for free.
How do I borrow a pass?
You can borrow a pass from any Monterey County Free Libraries branch with your MCFL library card. You can also place a hold on a pass and pick it up at your local branch. For a list of availability or to place a hold please click here.
How do I use the pass?
The pass entitles the user to a free vehicle day-use entry for one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or less or one highway licensed motorcycle at over 200 participating state park units. You can borrow the pass for three weeks and once you're done, simply return it to an MCFL branch.
For more information about the program, such as viewing a map or list of parks, please click here.
Administrative Office
188 Seaside Circle
Marina, CA 93933
Office Telephone: (831) 883-7573
Toll-free: (800) 322-6884