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November 29, 2017 - 4:00pm
What's cuter than a kindergartner getting a library card?
A kindergartner posing for a picture after winning a prize at our Family Date Night!
We're happy to report that we distributed over 4000 library card applications in a two week
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July 18, 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, July 18, 2025
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July 18, 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
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July 18, 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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July 19, 2025 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Game Showdown
Get ready for some fun at Cesar Chavez 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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July 21, 2025 - 9:00am to 11:00am
El Gabilan Library
Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camps! Our Kinder Boot Camp will be accepting incoming kindergarten students in additional to transitional kindergarten (TK) students.
These
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July 22, 2025 - 9:00am to 11:00am
El Gabilan Library
Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camps! Our Kinder Boot Camp will be accepting incoming kindergarten students in additional to transitional kindergarten (TK) students.
These
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July 22, 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
July 22, 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,
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July 23, 2025 - 9:00am to 11:00am
El Gabilan Library
Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camps! Our Kinder Boot Camp will be accepting incoming kindergarten students in additional to transitional kindergarten (TK) students.
These
Event
July 23, 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
July 23, 2025 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
8-Bit Art
This week's Funtivity is 8-Bit Art! Kids will use Perler Beads to create pixelated art of their favorite video game characters. Recommended ages 6+.
June 25 & July 23, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Cesar Chavez Library
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.
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