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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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June 5, 2025 - 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 science with hands-on experience by creating a different science build each
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June 5, 2025 - 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 @
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June 6, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Cesar Chavez Library
Calling all toddlers and their caregivers! Come join us for storytime and where your little ones will experience stories, songs, rhymes and fun.
Recommended for ages 0-3.
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June 7, 2025 - 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
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June 10, 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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June 10, 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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June 10, 2025 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Build a Board
Kids will design and create their own simple board games from scratch using materials like paper, stickers, pencils, tokens, dice, and a blank board, while also making the rules and putting it all together. Recommended for ages 7
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June 11, 2025 - 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.
This month we are at Central Park!
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June 11, 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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June 11, 2025 - 12:30pm to 1:15pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Get ready for magic, super powers and, an emu? Join us for Super Vision as Drea of Dream Top gives us a very special performance to excite and delight!
Cesar Chavez Library
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
12:30PM - 1:30PM
OTHER PERFORMANCES
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June 11, 2025 - 2:30pm to 3:15pm
John Steinbeck Library
Get ready for magic, super powers and, an emu? Join us for Super Vision as Drea of Dream Top gives us a very special performance to excite and delight!
John Steinbeck Library
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
2:30PM - 3:15PM
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June 11, 2025 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
This summer join us every Wednesday for an afternoon of activities or crafts. Fun for the entire family, all ages welcomed.
Cesar Chavez Library
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
June 11 - July 23, 2025
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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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