Kids
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June 5, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:30am
El Gabilan Library
Parent-Child Playgroups (20 weeks IN-PERSON)
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 will sing songs, read
Event
June 5, 2023 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Parent-Child Playgroups (20 weeks IN-PERSON)
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 will sing songs, read
Event
June 6, 2023 - 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Cesar Chavez Library
Tuesday, June 6 - Friday, June 9
Registration starts May 15
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
Event
June 6, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:30am
John Steinbeck Library
Parent-Child Playgroups (20 weeks IN-PERSON)
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 will sing songs, read
Event
June 6, 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
June 6, 2023 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
John Steinbeck Library
Parent-Child Playgroups (20 weeks IN-PERSON)
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 will sing songs, read
Event
June 6, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Let's get creative with perler beads! Join us for an art program where we encourage you to design your own pixelated creations. With so many colors and patterns to choose from, the sky's the limit on what to make!
Ages 6+
Event
June 7, 2023 - 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Cesar Chavez Library
Tuesday, June 6 - Friday, June 9
Registration starts May 15
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
Event
June 7, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Get ready for a wild adventure with our reptile friends! Join us at the library for an exciting snake and reptile show - meet some of the coolest creatures on the planet, learn about their habitats, and even touch some
Event
June 7, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
El Gabilan Library
Art doesn't have to be hard! Explore the world of watercolor through this program. Kids are invited to use this opportunity to explore a new medium and discover new ways to create... including using the very cool GOTH GLUE method.
Event
June 7, 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
John Steinbeck Library
Get ready for a wild adventure with our reptile friends! Join us at the library for an exciting snake and reptile show - meet some of the coolest creatures on the planet, learn about their habitats, and even touch some
Event
June 7, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Get ready for a wild adventure with our reptile friends! Join us at the library for an exciting snake and reptile show - meet some of the coolest creatures on the planet, learn about their habitats, and even touch some
Event
June 8, 2023 - 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Cesar Chavez Library
Tuesday, June 6 - Friday, June 9
Registration starts May 15
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
Event
June 8, 2023 - 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
Event
June 8, 2023 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Parent-Child Playgroups (20 weeks IN-PERSON)
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 will sing songs, read
Event
June 8, 2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
All summer the 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
Event
June 8, 2023 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
All Locations
Come pick up a DIY Paddle Boat Paint Kit and design your own working paddle boat! Once the paint job is done, this sea-faring craft is easy to assemble and ready to set sail.
Available at all locations from 2pm
Event
June 8, 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
June 9, 2023 - 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Cesar Chavez Library
Tuesday, June 6 - Friday, June 9
Registration starts May 15
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
Event
June 9, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:00am
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.
Friday, June 9th and Friday, July 7th
From 10 am - 11 am
For
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.
Read, Grow, Play 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 - 0 to 5 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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