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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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Event
July 26, 2024 - 9:30am to 3:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Wee Ones in the Woods
Cesar Chavez Library
Tuesday, July 23 - Friday, July 26
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.
Event
July 26, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Cesar Chavez Library
Calling all toddlers and their caregivers! Come join us this summer for stories, songs, and some extra outdoor fun. There will be water tables, paints, sand, and more!
Acompáñanos este vernao para un programa que incluirá cuentos, canciones, y diversión. Tendremos mesas
Event
July 27, 2024 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
El Gabilan Library
Family Game Fest: Floor is Lava
The library is hosting a special event just for kids and families to have fun together. Join us for mini-games, oversized games, a scavenger hunt, and other exciting activities. Plus, we’ll have snacks for
Event
July 29, 2024 - 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! This year, our Kinder Boot Camps will be accepting incoming transitional kindergarten (TK) students in additional to
Event
July 30, 2024 - 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! This year, our Kinder Boot Camps will be accepting incoming transitional kindergarten (TK) students in additional to
Event
July 30, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
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Dan's always been a good kid. But being good doesn't stop him from being bullied, which is why he has low expectations when he’s sent on a class trip to Europe which proves to be life changing. Meet the author and
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July 30, 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
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July 31, 2024 - 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! This year, our Kinder Boot Camps will be accepting incoming transitional kindergarten (TK) students in additional to
Event
August 1, 2024 - 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! This year, our Kinder Boot Camps will be accepting incoming transitional kindergarten (TK) students in additional to
Event
August 1, 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.
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August 2, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Cesar Chavez Library
Calling all toddlers and their caregivers! Come join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fun.
Acompáñanos para un programa que incluirá cuentos, canciones, rimas, y diversión.
Recommended for ages 0-3. Recomendado para edades de 0-3.
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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