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Visit State Parks for free with Library's Parks Pass

News Date: 
Abr 12 2022 - 9:30am

Parks Passes are now available to borrow from Salinas Public Library!

To provide more equitable access, reduce barrier of access, and to encourage more Californians to spend time...

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Virtual | Writers Group

Writing is a solitary task, and many writers benefit from having peers to get feedback and support from.

Celebrating National Library Week 2022

News Date: 
Abr 3 2022 - 11:00am

Happy National Library Week!

From April 3-9, we are celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the essential role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming...

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Virtual |Dementia Conversations

Learn helpful tips to help guide you in having difficult conversations with family members, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans.  

Virtual | Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior

Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost.

Virtual | Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging.

Salinas Youth Poet Laureate 2022

News Date: 
Mar 24 2022 - 3:30pm

We are looking for the next Salinas Youth Poet Laureate!

Throughout the month of April, Salinas Public Library will accept submissions from young poets, ages 13-19. A group of...

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Who can I contact with questions?

If you have questions, please email poetry [at] ci.salinas.ca.us , or call the Salinas Public Library at (831) 758-7456.

Who are the judges?

There are five judges, representing a diverse group of experts from literacy, arts and educational organizations as well as local artists and activists.  

What is the judging process?

There will be judges representing a diverse group of experts from literacy, arts and educational organizations as well as local artists and activists who will help select the winning laureate.   

The  2024 Youth Poet Laureate will be the poet who scores the highest total number of points.  The Vice Laureate will have the 2nd  highest score. Scores will be based on the following criteria: