Kids

Adult Programs

Adult DIY Take-Home Kits

Assemble your own project creation. We will supply the materials and instructions. You provide the imagination.
Take Home kits will be distributed at 4 PM at all three libraries. While supplies last.

June 11: Shibori Dyeing

Youth Programs

Live Performances

Science Heroes, Adventure of the Lost Treasure: An exciting interactive STEM learning adventure!

Wednesday, June 12 | El Gabilan Library - 12pm, Cesar Chavez Library - 2pm, John Steinbeck Library - 4pm

East Bay Vivarium: Traveling reptile show that will display the wild and wonderful world of creepies, crawlies and critters.

Friday, June 28 | El Gabilan Library - 10am, John Steinbeck Library - 12pm, Cesar Chavez Library - 2pm

Comic Book Making Contest for Kids and Teens 2023

Kids and Teens are invited to make their own comic book and submit them to the Salinas Public Library. Running from April 3, 2023 – June 17, 2023, Salinas Public Library’s Comic Book Making Contest is open to kids and teenagers from the Monterey County. Prizes and art supplies will be awarded to the winners.

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BABY Program

Free books for babies!

We will provide up to 6 free engaging books during the first year of your baby’s life. Our goal is to help build personal home libraries from an early age so that parents and children can snuggle together and enjoy a good book. As a parent, you are your child's...

Winter Reading Challenge

December 20 - January 14 Open to K-12 Salinas Students

The Salinas Public Library invites you to have fun while reading during your winter break. This is your chance to read some of your favorite books or discover new titles. Read for 15 days and you can earn a FREE...

Kinder Boot Camp Interest Form

This interest form is to reserve your spot for the program. You will be contacted soon to complete additional forms to finalize your registration.

This program is open to all incoming, first-year kindergarten students, especially those who have had little or no preschool ...

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Page Turner Summer Adventures

Beginning Monday, June 14th, we will provide access to a Virtual Summer Reading Program geared towards children in grades K-3. Join Storyologists, Page Turner and Kenny as they jump into the Once Upon a Time Machine in search of stories and adventure. Along the way, you’ll participate...

Can I read to reduce fines accrued on another person’s account?

A parent or caregiver may read to a child, thereby reducing the fees on the child’s account (not the parent’s). Otherwise, no, you must read away the fees on your own account and cannot reduce the fees of other cardholders.

Do I have to read a book to receive credit, or can I watch a movie, listen to music, or surf the web, instead?

Only reading material qualifies for credit, but that means more than just books—you can also read

Do I have to read the whole day to get credit?

No. While the program is based on a $5-a-day credit system, we are not requiring you to read for a certain period of time each day to get the credit. We do encourage you to read 30-60 minutes everyday.

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