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November 29, 2017 - 4:00pm
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June 20, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Cesar Chavez Library
Come join us for music and some outdoor activities! This program guarantees a fun time for all.
Recommended for ages 2-5. Older siblings welcome to join.
Cesar Chavez Library
10am - 11am
Friday, June 20, 2025 and Friday,
Event
June 20, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Salinas Public Library is partnering with Alisal School District to provide Salinas children and teens free lunch throughout the summer. This program allows anyone under 18 to get a nutritious meal at no cost. Meals will be available for dine-in
Event
June 20, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
8-Bit Art
Kids will use Perler Beads to create pixelated art of their favorite video game characters. Recommended ages 6+.
June 20 & July 18, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
John Steinbeck Library
This activity will also
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June 21, 2025 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
El Gabilan Library
Game Showdown
Get ready for some fun at El Gabilan Library at our Game Showdown: A video game tournament for kids! Each session, kids will face off against other players in a new video game. It’s a fun, free-for-all tournament with snacks
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June 23, 2025 - 8:30am to 4:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Ventana Wildlife Society - Natural Science Discovery Camp
June 23 - 26, 2025. Registration starts June 2, 2025.
El Gabilan Library
8:30am - 4:00pm (Monday - Wednesday); Thursday is campout & returns at 12pm on Friday
Join Ventana Wildlife Society
Event
June 23, 2025 - 9:30am to 3:30pm
El Gabilan Library
Wee Ones in the Woods
El Gabilan Library
Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27, 2025
Registration Starts Monday, June 2, 2025 at El Gabilan Library
Explore the natural world with Ventana Wildlife Society. Through storytelling, campers will
Event
June 24, 2025 - 8:30am to 4:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Ventana Wildlife Society - Natural Science Discovery Camp
June 23 - 26, 2025. Registration starts June 2, 2025.
El Gabilan Library
8:30am - 4:00pm (Monday - Wednesday); Thursday is campout & returns at 12pm on Friday
Join Ventana Wildlife Society
Event
June 24, 2025 - 9:30am to 3:30pm
El Gabilan Library
Wee Ones in the Woods
El Gabilan Library
Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27, 2025
Registration Starts Monday, June 2, 2025 at El Gabilan Library
Explore the natural world with Ventana Wildlife Society. Through storytelling, campers will
Event
June 24, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Salinas Public Library is partnering with Alisal School District to provide Salinas children and teens free lunch throughout the summer. This program allows anyone under 18 to get a nutritious meal at no cost. Meals will be available for dine-in
Event
June 24, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
El Gabilan Library
This summer Learn and Play Storytime is an adventure!
Join us for storytime at El Gabilan Library, where we will read books, sing songs, and then have a variety of fun activities for the kids. There will be water tables, chalk,
Event
June 24, 2025 - 12:30pm to 1:15pm
John Steinbeck Library
Prepared to be dazzled with the visual magic of Michael Nguyen! Come experience the magic, myth and wonder of this awe-inspiring performance that will leave children and adults mesmerized.
John Steinbeck Library
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
12:30PM - 1:15PM

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June 24, 2025 - 1:00pm
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Odder spends her days playing underwater and learning life lessons from her mother. But when Odder’s life takes a dramatic turn, she is rescued by humans. The people are kind, and introduce Odder to other rescues. Soon, it’s clear that