Kids and Teens are invited to create their own comic stories and submit them to the Salinas Public Library.  Running from April 4, 2022 – June 18, 2022, the Salinas Public Library’s Graphic Novel Contest is open to kids and teenagers from the Monterey County area. Prizes and art supplies will be awarded to the winners.

Learn more about the Graphic Novel Contest. 

Toddler Tales: Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Target Audience - Birth to 3 
Family Storytime: Children and parents enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. All ages welcome 
Preschool Pals Storytime: Preschool Pals is a new program for ages 3-5. Come join us for stories, songs and activities to stretch little bodies and brains and prepare them for future school success. Every Friday beginning May 3, 2019 at John Steinbeck Library 

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A playgroup is an opportunity to learn more about your child's developmental stages. By attending a playgroup with your child, you will learn from our educators how play can be used to direct your child's learning. Together, you and your child will meet other parents and their children in a caring and supportive environment.  Registration is required and space is limited. We keep these playgroups small so that you and your child can benefit from the personal attention of our educators.  Please join us by filling out an interest form.  Target Audience - 0 to 5 with parents.

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The purpose of the Library’s Homework Centers is not only to help students complete their school assignments but to foster curiosity, a passion for learning and to help students become successful in school and in life. Our homework centers are located at the following sites: Cesar Chavez Library, Los Padres Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, and Sherwood Elementary. Registration is required.