Kids
Event
March 31, 2023 - 10:00am to 10:30am
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 1, 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
April 1, 2023 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
El Gabilan Library
GAME CLUB @ THE LIBRARY
Saturdays (February 18th – April 8th, except March 11th) | 12:30 PM – 2 PM | @El Gabilan Library
Game Club @ The Library is an opportunity
Event
April 3, 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
April 3, 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
April 4, 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
April 4, 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
April 4, 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
April 4, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
El Gabilan Library
Join us for Science Workshop at El Gabilan Library! Kids and families can use imagination and tools to explore the world of science with hands-on experience creating different force and motion builds. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Tools will be involved.
Event
April 5, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
John Steinbeck Library
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to conquer the Master Builder Lego Challenge! Join us every Wednesday in April, from 3PM - 4PM, for a series of building challenges that will test your creative Lego skills.
For
Event
April 5, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Looking to have some FUN? Come get crafty with us! Fun for the entire family, all ages welcomed.
April 5th
Cesar Chavez Library
3 pm- 4:30 pm
Event
April 6, 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
April 6, 2023 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
All Locations
Mix and Match: Create a Robot
Use the graphics provided to create and color your own robot on a piece of paper. This is a fun project where children will have the opportunity to use their imagination to create unique
Event
April 6, 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
Event
April 6, 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
April 7, 2023 - 10:00am to 10:30am
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
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.
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.
Graphic Novel Contest for Kids and Teens, 2022
Kids and Teens were invited to create their own comic stories and submit them to the Salinas Public Library. Prizes and art supplies were awarded to the winners. This year you can read all the graphic novels from the Top Entries and Honorable Mentions.
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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