Salinas Public Library

September 12-30, 2016

During Opening Hours

John Steinbeck Library
César Chávez Library
El Gablian Library

September is library card sign-up month at the Salinas Public library. Get a new adult library card at any one of our library branches, sign a Proclamation that "September is Library Card Sign-Up Month" and the Friends of the Salinas Public Library will purchase a children's picture book or early reader for our collection.

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dates and locations.

Join us for a Family Date Night, a time when the library will be open exclusively for families with kindergarten students. Families can activate their library cards, take a library tour, and join in a special storytime.
The programs start promptly at 5:00pm.

Saturday, October 1, 2016
1:00 pm
John Steinbeck Library

Pulitzer pirize winning writer and long-time Carmel Valley resident Jane Smiley will read selections from her recent book. Q&A session and book signing to follow.
A selection of Ms. Smiley's books will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Salinas Public Library.

Sept. 24 - Oct. 22
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dates and times.

Join the Big Read with Stories on Saturdays at the Salinas Public Library. Free admission to all events.

Wednesdays
Oct. 5, 12, & 19
4:00pm-5:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library

Bring a recipe and get a recipe! Cooking demonstrations and food tasting included.

October 9-15
Cesar Chavez Library
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dates and times.

Read for the fun of it! The library programs include "Escape the Library" with puzzles and games, "Judge a Book by Its Cover" to earn community service hours, and "Movie Field Trip" to see "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children."

Sept. 19 - Oct. 22, 2016

Join the BIG READ at the Salinas Public Library. Sponsored by the National Steinbeck Center. Free admission to all events. Click the picture to the left to view the complete listing of events.

October 13
November 10
December 15
4:30pm-6:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library

There are a lot of medical insurance and health options available to you. Attend one of these free evening events to learn what is available for you as well as get free enrollment guidance from knowledgeable representatives about government and nonprofit programs. In some cases, you will be able to enroll for services during the fair! Sign up today at your nearby library!
For more information, call Eddy at 831.758.71111 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Submission Deadline
October 16, 2016

Read a story from the book "Sun, Stone, and Shadows: Twenty National Mexican Short Stories" and make an illustration about how you identify with the story. Entries will be displayed at the John Steinbeck Library.
Winners will be announced on Monday, October 24, 2016.