Kids
News Story
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
Reading List
Reading List
Event
April 18, 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
Event
April 18, 2024 - 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
April 18, 2024 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
El Gabilan Library
Mixed-Media Art for Kids
Mixed-Media Art for Kids is a fun way for children to make art using different materials. Kids will get to mix things together to create their own artwork. They'll get to try painting with tissue paper,
Event
April 18, 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
April 19, 2024 - 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
April 22, 2024 - 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
Event
April 23, 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
April 23, 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
April 24, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
John Steinbeck Library
It's time to learn through play! Join us for Little STEAMers, a toddler and preschool program based on the idea that free play is fantastic early learning. Each week we will explore and build with STEAM-based toys in a creative, free
Event
April 25, 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
Event
April 25, 2024 - 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
April 25, 2024 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Spring’s Delight
Spring marks our fourth Once Upon a Thursday event! Get ready for an afternoon filled with enjoyment and interactive learning for the whole family!
Registration is required
For more information, Call (831) 758-7916
Encanto Primaveral
¡La primavera marca nuestro cuarto
Event
April 25, 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 @
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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