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CCL Beginner Computer Class

Learn the basics of a Chromebook while you improve your keyboard skills, learn to surf the internet safely, create files & folders, work with Google Docs and much more!

JSL Computer Orientation

350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas Ca 93901

Come and join our computer class orientation on Tuesday, January, 7 from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM.

Register NOW at the Salinas Public Library!

CCL Computer Class Orientation

615 Williams Rd, Salinas CA 93905

JSL Genealogy Drop-In Time

John Steinbeck Library

Sharpen your pencil and take a seat at our Genealogy Drop-In Time.

JSL Genealogy Work Group

John Steinbeck Library

Researching family history can be exciting, as well as challenging. Work Groups are a chance to share ideas, resources and support.

Artist selection process

  • Artists to be selected by a panel of library leaders and contacted for immediate project kickoff
  • Commissions may range from $250 - $2,000 per element
  • One or several awards may be granted per applicant. No more than three awards will be granted per applicant.
  • Selection of artists and next steps in developing the artwork and installation details for interactive educational elements contingent on art and educational element cost and available funding.

Artist selection criteria

  • Final "canvas selections" depend on results of cost efforts.
  • Artist selection will be dependent on evaluation of appropriateness of an artist's
    • Experience with content (themes)
    • Graphic style for content (themes)
  • Artist will meet one or more of the following criteria:
    • Local (tri-county area) or local affiliation
    • Artists inspired by Biology or other Sciences
    • Artists inspired by history or portraiture

Submission requirements

  • Artist is available to work on this project from November 2019 - January 2020
  • 250-500 words - Artist Biography
  • 250-500 words - Statement of Interest
  • 3-10 images showing:
    • experience illustrating themes
    • graphic styles
  • (if available) - 200- 500 words - Experience working on the Backyard Concept and/or Themes :
  • (if available) - Artist CV

CCL Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

Cesar Chavez Library

The holiday season can be full of delicious temptations that prove hard to resist. Learn the importance of curbing those cravings at our diabetes management workshop.

JSL First Friday Art Talk

Come meet different local artists each month and explore the story of their exciting artwork at our free First Friday Art Talk.