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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 9, 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 El Dorado Park!

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July 9, 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 9, 2025 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm

El Gabilan Library

Family Reading Circle

Attention all families enrolled in the Literacy Program! Join us for this exciting program and kick off your learning journey on the right foot!

The Literacy Program has organized a fun-themed four-week series designed for the whole

Event

July 9, 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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July 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

Event

July 10, 2025 - 12:30pm to 1:15pm

El Gabilan Library

Join Smiley Stories for an interactive bilingual storytelling experience. Their colorful show will feature delightful tales from Latin American oral tradition in a participatory performance that's fun for both children and adults!

Linda and Jaime are dedicated to the art of storytelling

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July 10, 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

El Gabilan Library

8-Bit Art

Kids will use Perler Beads to create pixelated art of their favorite video game characters.  Recommended ages 6+.

June 12 & July 18, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
El Gabilan Library

 

This activity will also

Event

July 10, 2025 - 2:30pm to 3:15pm

Cesar Chavez Library

Join Smiley Stories for an interactive bilingual storytelling experience. Their colorful show will feature delightful tales from Latin American oral tradition in a participatory performance that's fun for both children and adults!

Linda and Jaime are dedicated to the art of storytelling

Event

July 10, 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 @

Event

July 10, 2025 - 4:30pm to 5:15pm

John Steinbeck Library

Join Smiley Stories for an interactive bilingual storytelling experience. Their colorful show will feature delightful tales from Latin American oral tradition in a participatory performance that's fun for both children and adults!

Linda and Jaime are dedicated to the art of storytelling

Event

July 11, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am

John Steinbeck Library

Little STEAMers is back for the summer!

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