BRANCH CLOSURE UPDATES:

Gonzales Library is moving and will be closed from  November 25-beginning of February. Please join us on January 10, 2026 for the ribbon cutting for the new Gonzales Community Center at our new location at 630 Fifth Street!
Bookmobile services will be provided at Central Park. Please call the Soledad Branch at 831-386-6890 for assistance. 

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING’S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED: On Saturday, January 17, all Monterey County Free Libraries locations, including Seaside, will be closed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s. Birthday.
The Administrative Office and Seaside Branch will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the holiday. All locations will reopen on Tuesday, January 20.

Online services are available 24/7.

County of Monterey
Monterey County Free Libraries

Bookmobile North

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Tammy DelConte
Branch Manager

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Mikah Whittaker
Program Coordinator

Hours

Please note the updated schedule as of August 1st, 2025.  

The current schedule of North Monterey County Bookmobile stops is listed below. This schedule is subject to change or cancellations due to traffic or weather hazards, holidays, or other such factors. (See Events Calendar for updates, holidays, and changes.)

Tuesdays

Pajaro Sunny Mesa District Office (136 San Juan Road)
Tuesdays, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 

Wednesdays

Pebble Beach (Cypress Drive near Post Office)
Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Carmel Valley Manor (Carmel Valley)
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Thursdays

Manzanita Place (Banks St. and McClellan Circle, East Garrison)
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fridays

Graves Elementary School (McFadden Road)*
Beginning August 15th, 2025
Fridays, 11:00 am - 12  noon

Moss Landing (Moss Landing Road near Post Office)
1st and 3rd Fridays
, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Pajaro Sunny Mesa District Office (136 San Juan Road)
Fridays, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 

Las Lomas (Willow Road at Hall Road, near Las Lomas Market)
Fridays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturdays

East Garrison (Lincoln Park, Lee Ave. and Logan St.)
Saturdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Toro Park (Warren Sutherland Park, Portola Dr. at Davenrich St.)
Saturdays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Spreckels Memorial Park (Hatton Ave.)
Saturdays, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Services

  • Books, talking books on CD, DVDs, magazines and newspapers for all ages
  • Materials in English and Spanish
  • E-Books and E-Audio
  • Free wireless Internet

The Monterey County Free Libraries North Bookmobile is coming to a stop near you! The Bookmobile provides library services to people who are distant from traditional branches or who face other barriers to access. If you have questions or would like to suggest a new stop, please let us know!

While the Pajaro Library Branch is closed for maintenance, the North Bookmobile will serve Pajaro and the surrounding community with regular stops at the branch location. See the schedule below for details.

Branch History

MCFL has a rich history of mobile book services that stretches back to its early days. It all began with Anne Hadden, who navigated the winding trails on horseback to bring stories and knowledge directly to the community. In 1954, the county introduced a charming scarlet and cream-colored traveling library that roamed the scenic roads, making literature accessible to even the most remote areas.

The legacy of mobile literacy continues today with a state-of-the-art custom-built bookmobiles designed to meet the current needs of patrons. MCFL operates two bookmobiles that are dedicated to serving those who live far from traditional library branches or encounter challenges in accessing library services. The Bookmobiles ensure that everyone in Monterey County can experience the joy of reading and the wealth of resources available through the library.

Vehicle:

31-foot custom step-van