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When will the winner be announced?

The new Youth Poet Laureate will be notified by Friday, April 9, 2021, and will be publicly announced at the virtual Salinas City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. 

What does it mean to be Youth Poet Laureate?

While there are no specific events planned at this time, the Salinas Youth Poet Laureate and the Finalists may be invited to host a poetry reading at the Salinas Public Library, or at other City of Salinas events throughout the year. The Laureate may also be asked to share their experiences with the press and through blogs, videos and social media.   

The Salinas Youth Poet Laureate may also represent Salinas and its youth at public and private events, and will be a model for other youth for a period of one year.  

Am I eligible to enter?

To enter the 2024 Salinas Youth Poet Laureate contest, you must be:

- a Salinas resident

- between the ages of 13 and 19 as of May 1, 2024

- ideally be available to serve as Youth Poet Laureate for two years (May 2024 - March 2026)

Virtual | The Wandering Bike

FROM STEINBECK COUNTRY TO THE CITY OF ANGELS

Intermediate Self-Directed Computer Course

Take your digital skills to the next level as you learn from home with the Applied Digital Skills Curriculum. Get organized and learn how to manage your time using effective digital tools.

Spring Beyond Basics Computer Course

Digital Skills are necessary today!  Gain valuable, transferable skills as you increase your confidence in safely navigating the digital world.

Intermediate Self-Directed Computer Orientation

Want to test your digital skills? Join us and learn more about the topics we will cover during our orientation.

March 18, 3:00-4:00PM

Beyond Basics Computer Orientation

Want to learn more about the digital world? Come and learn more during our orientation.

March 18, 2:00-3:00 PM.

For more information call (831) 758-7916..

Genealogy Basics: Using the Census

After 230 years, the Census has been a resource both for community planning and for genealogists.

Virtual | First Friday Art Talk

Our First Friday Art Talk is back virtually through Zoom! Come meet different local artists each month and explore the story of their exciting artwork at our free First Friday Art Talk.