Kids
Event
October 2, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:30am
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 3, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:30am
John Steinbeck 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 3, 2023 - 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 3, 2023 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
El Gabilan Library
Get ready for a super fun time at El Gabilan Library. We're having cool painting and drawing sessions with watercolors. It's happening every other Tuesday, starting from September 5th. Kids will learn how to draw cute animals using easy shapes and
Event
October 4, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
John Steinbeck Library
Halloween is on it's way and the library is getting in the spirit! Join us as we make our own costume pieces during the month of October. From animals to superheroes, we have you covered!
Event
October 5, 2023 - 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 5, 2023 - 3:15pm to 5:45pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Join Ventana Wildlife Society and learn about science while exploring nature. Every Thursday, explorers will travel to Rancho Cielo in Salinas and learn about local natural history, look for wildlife and do fun crafts! Transportation is provided by Ventana Wildlife
Event
October 5, 2023 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Science Workshop Unlimited is at Cesar Chavez Library every Thursday!
Kids and families can use imagination and tools to explore the world of science with hands-on experience by creating a different science build each week. Every week will have a new project
Event
October 5, 2023 - 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 6, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Cesar Chavez Library
Calling all toddlers and their caregivers! Come join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. This program is bilingual and guarantees a fun time for all.
Acompáñanos para un programa que incluirá cuentos, canciones, rimas, y diversión.
Recommended for ages
Event
October 7, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Can you guess what's in the spotlight? On the first Saturday of every month we shine our storytime spotlight on something new. Join us for stories, music, and a themed
Event
October 7, 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
El Gabilan Library
October is spooky season and that means it is time to watch some spooky movies. Join us each Saturday in October at El Gabilan Library to watch a creepy, eerie family movie to get into the Halloween spirit.
A different movie
Event
October 9, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:30am
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
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.
Comic Book Making Contest for Kids and Teens 2023
Kids and Teens are invited to make their own comic book and submit them to the Salinas Public Library. Running from April 3, 2023 – June 17, 2023, 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.
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.
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