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These books come from the mythologies and folklore of many different cultures. If you like reading about ancient gods and goddesses and folk stories like La Llorona, gives these books a try!
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May 7, 2020 - 12:30pm
Salinas Public Library has been busy creating new programs for the community to view online during the current COVID-19 closure. Parents can engage online in storytime and songs with their children in programs like the following:
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These books are finalists for the Children's and Teen Choice Book Awards. Check them out!
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Available in the Library only. The Step-by-Step Learning Path presents the full ABCmouse.com curriculum in a carefully designed program of more than 850 lessons in ten levels. As your child completes each lesson, he or she is guided to the next
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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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August 5, 2021 - 9:00am to 11:00am
El Gabilan Library
Prepare your incoming kindergartner for the first day of school! The Salinas Public library will be hosting two Kinder Boot Camps to ease students into the classroom by introducing them to school routines while promoting social, language, and self-regulating skills. This program
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August 6, 2021 - 10:00am to 10:30am
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Join us for our Virtual Music and Movement program! Shake your sillies out in the comfort of your own home. Recommended for ages 0-5.
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August 10, 2021 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Calling all toddlers and their caregivers! Come join us for virtual stories, songs, rhymes and fun. This program is bilingual and guarantees a fun time for all. Acompáñanos para un programa virtual que incluirá cuentos, canciones, rimas, y diversión.
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Toddler Tales: Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Target Audience - Birth to 3
Family Storytime: Children and parents enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. All ages welcome
Preschool Pals Storytime: Preschool Pals is a new program for ages 3-5. Come join us for stories, songs and activities to stretch little bodies and brains and prepare them for future school success. Every Friday beginning May 3, 2019 at John Steinbeck Library
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.
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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