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July 6, 2022 - 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
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July 6, 2022 - 12:00pm to 6:00pm
All Locations
Stop by the library and pick up a small birdhouse to paint and decorate. At all library branches. While supplies last.
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July 6, 2022 - 2:30pm to 6:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Be an insect investigator with the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History! Come to the library and look in the microscope to get up close and personal with cool local insects, as well as exciting insects from all over the
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July 7, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
What’s better than storytime? Storytime in the park! Gather your family and come listen to stories and sing some songs in the great outdoors. Make sure to bring your blanket. No registration required.
Recommended for ages 3-8.
Thursdays at 10:30 am: Location
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July 7, 2022 - 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
July 7, 2022 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Use Perler Beads to create pixelated animals and Pokemon. Pixel Art is a form of art where images are created and edited on a pixel level using graphics editing software, in this case
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July 8, 2022 - 10:00am to 10:45am
El Gabilan 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.
Every second Friday of the month beginning June 10, 2022 at El Gabilan Library.
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July 8, 2022 - 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
July 9, 2022 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Sterling Johnson has been astounding people of all ages with his remarkable hand-blown bubbles for over 45 years. Come watch him fill the library with bubbles! If you’re lucky, he might even put you inside a giant bubble!
El
Event
July 9, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Use shapes and lines to draw and paint animals, insects, and fish. Learn cool and interesting facts about these animals and their environment. We will use paper, pencils, and acrylic paint to
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July 9, 2022 - 1:15pm to 2:45pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Sterling Johnson has been astounding people of all ages with his remarkable hand-blown bubbles for over 45 years. Come watch him fill the library with bubbles! If you’re lucky, he might even put you inside a giant bubble!
Cesar
Event
July 11, 2022 - 10:00am to July 15, 2022 - 3:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Signups for this session start June 27 at El Gabilan Library.
Explore the natural world with Ventana Wildlife Society. Through storytelling, campers will learn about natural habitats and create different projects to take home. Space is limited.
For ages 4-7.
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July 11, 2022 - 10:00am to July 13, 2022 - 6:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Have you ever wondered what goes on after the library closes?
Drop off your toy friends at the library for a stay overnight. We'll take pictures of all the mischief they get into! Photos and friends go home with you
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July 12, 2022 - 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
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July 12, 2022 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
El Gabilan Library
Join us for storytime at El Gabilan Library. We will read books, sing songs and more! For ages 0-4, and older children are more than welcome to join in on the fun.
For more information contact Teri at TheresaR [at]
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July 12, 2022 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
John Steinbeck Library
Use Perler Beads to create pixelated animals and Pokemon. Pixel Art is a form of art where images are created and edited on a pixel level using graphics editing software, in this case
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July 13, 2022 - 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
July 13, 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Create a little world for a Pokemon! Have you ever wondered what it looks like inside a Pokeball? This is the chance to let your imagination run wild!
Not sure what a terrarium is? No worries! The dictionary defines a
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July 13, 2022 - 2:30pm to 6:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Be an insect investigator with the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History! Come to the library and look in the microscope to get up close and personal with cool local insects, as well as exciting insects from all over the
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.
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
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.
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.
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