April 8 - 14, 2012
Join us for National Library Week! It's time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate. Salinas Public Library has many fun and educational events planned this year. Check out the calendar or keep reading to learn more...
- Cooking at the Library
Tuesday, April 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Learn how to prepare a taco party, homemade tortillas, cactus salad, and green chile salsa.
- Dewey Decimal Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, April 11, 3pm – 4pm
El Gabilan Library
Want to learn what those numbers mean on the spine label? Come join us for a scavenger hunt and prizes.
- Snappy Birthday Party #1
Wednesday, April 11, 3pm – 4pm
Sherwood School Location
Join us at the Sherwood School Location for Snappy's Birthday. Snappy was named and dedicated during National Library Week four years ago. Join us for cake and a story as we celebrate his fourth birthday.
- Snappy Birthday Party #2
Thursday, April 12, 4pm – 5pm
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
Join us at the MAOF Location for Snappy's Birthday. Snappy was named and dedicated during National Library Week four years ago. Join us for cake and a story as we celebrate his fourth birthday.
- Cultural Fashion Show
Thursday, April 12, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Come see modern and traditional garbs from around the world.
- Snappy Birthday Party #3
Thursday, April 12, 5pm – 6pm
El Gabilan Library
Join us at the El Gabilan Library for Snappy's Birthday. Snappy was named and dedicated during National Library Week four years ago. Join us for cake and a story as we celebrate his fourth birthday.
- High School Film Festival
Friday, April 13, 7pm – 9pm
Salinas Performing Arts Center, 726 South Main Street, Salinas, CA
Join us for the 2nd Annual High School Film Festival. Local youth share their film creations on the big screen and the best films are awarded cash prizes. Admission is free.
- Book Covering Workshop
Saturday, April 14, 10am – 11am
Salinas Recreation Center, 320 Lincoln Avenue, Salians, CA
Free instruction on how to cover your book jackets. Bring your own books and we will bring the supplies.
- Snappy's Birthday Party #4
Saturday, April 14, 11am – 12pm
John Steinbeck Library
Join us at the John Steinbeck Library for Snappy's Birthday. Snappy was named and dedicated during National Library Week four years ago. Join us for cake and a story as we celebrate his fourth birthday.
- Write a Haiku
Saturday, April 14, 2pm – 3pm
El Gabilan Library
Write a Japanese poem and enjoy some popcorn!
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