Kids
Event
October 9, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Join us for an afternoon of activities or crafts. Fun for the entire family, all ages welcomed.
Cesar Chavez Library
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
For more information contact Cristela at cristela.aguilar [at] ci.salinas.ca.us
Event
October 9, 2024 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is at the Salinas Public Library! Explore and learn about our fascinating world through a small exhibit that offers a glimpse into the marvels and mysteries of the natural world. Topics range from
Event
October 9, 2024 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Time to let out your inner mad scientist this October! Join us for Mad Science, a program full of chilling experiments and spooky creations. Each week is sure to be a scream! No registration required.
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16,
Event
October 10, 2024 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Parent-Child Playgroups
Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and promote health and physical development as well as social and emotional development. We sing songs, read books, support parents, and share
Event
October 10, 2024 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Science Workshop Unlimited is at Cesar Chavez Library every Thursday!
Visit the SS WoW (Salinas Science Workshop on Wheels)! Kids and families can use imagination and tools to explore the world of
Event
October 10, 2024 - 4:00pm to 4:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Bring your family to Storytime Jamboree at the John Steinbeck Library! We'll read, sing, and dance together as we put the focus on fun and set the silly to 11. For ages 0-7, and older children are welcome to participate.
Thursdays @
Event
October 11, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Cesar Chavez Library
Calling all toddlers and their caregivers! Come join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fun.
Acompáñanos para un programa que incluirá cuentos, canciones, rimas, y diversión.
Recommended for ages 0-3. Recomendado para edades de 0-3.
Event
October 15, 2024 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Parent-Child Playgroups
Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and promote health and physical development as well as social and emotional development. We sing songs, read books, support parents, and share
Event
October 15, 2024 - 12:00pm to 12:45pm
El Gabilan Library
Join us for storytime at El Gabilan Library. We will read books, sing songs and have a fun activity at the end! For ages 0-4, and older children are more than welcome to join in on the fun.
For more information contact Teri
Event
October 16, 2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
October is spooky season and that means it is time to watch some spooky movies. Join us in October at Cesar Chavez Library to watch a family movie to get into the Halloween spirit.
Bring any of your favorite movie snack to munch
Event
October 16, 2024 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Time to let out your inner mad scientist this October! Join us for Mad Science, a program full of chilling experiments and spooky creations. Each week is sure to be a scream! No registration required.
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16,
Comic Book Making Contest for Kids and Teens 2024
Kids and Teens are invited to make their own comic book and submit them to the Salinas Public Library. Running from April 22, 2024 – June 29, 2024, Salinas Public Library’s Comic Book Making Contest is open to kids and teenagers from the Monterey County. Prizes and art supplies will be awarded to the winners.
Storytimes
Learn and Play Storytime: For ages 0-4. Young children enjoy books, songs and rhymes and special activities at the end.
Storytime Jamboree: For all ages. The entire family can enjoy stories and songs together.
Spotlight Storytime: For ages 0-6. Join us for stories, songs, and a themed craft as we celebrate a new theme every month.
Toddler Tales: For ages 0-3. This bilingual storytime offers stories, songs and rhymes.
Playgroups
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 - 1 - 4 with parents.
Homework Centers
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.
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Youtube
TikTok