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November 29, 2017 - 4:00pm
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December 11, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Join us for an afternoon of activities or crafts. Fun for the entire family, all ages welcomed.
Cesar Chavez Library
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
For more information contact Cristela at cristela.aguilar [at] ci.salinas.ca.us
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December 11, 2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
The holiday season is upon us, and it's time to cozy up with a classic Christmas movie! Join us this December at Cesar Chavez Library for our family movies that’ll fill you with holiday cheer. Whether you're in the mood for
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December 12, 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 emotional development. We sing songs, read books, support parents, and share
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December 12, 2024 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Science Workshop Unlimited is at Cesar Chavez Library every Thursday!
Visit the SS WoW (Salinas Science Workshop on Wheels)! Kids and families can use imagination and tools to explore the world of
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December 12, 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 @
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December 14, 2024 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
El Gabilan Library
Treasure Hunt for Kids is a program where kids will solve puzzles, crosswords, search for clues, and complete activities to find “treasures” and win prizes (candy, stickers, miscellaneous items, etc.), just like an escape room.
Ages 6+
Every other
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December 17, 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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December 17, 2024 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
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Stop by the library to pick up a fun DIY Christmas Kit for kids and get ready for the holiday season! It’s the perfect way for little ones to craft their own festive display. All supplies will be included. While
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December 17, 2024 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Join us in the library for Make & Explore, our family craft event featuring a fun activity or hands on experiment! Spend some quality time together creating and learning through play.
Every third Tuesday of the month, 3PM - 4:30PM at the
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December 18, 2024 - 12:00pm to 12:45pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Fratello Marionettes presents: The North Pole Review
This winter extravaganza is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. The marionette performance features graceful ice skater Crystal Chandelier, high-kicking antics of the Russian Trepak Dancers, and a trio of dazzling acrobatic
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December 18, 2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
The holiday season is upon us, and it's time to cozy up with a classic Christmas movie! Join us this December at Cesar Chavez Library for our family movies that’ll fill you with holiday cheer. Whether you're in the mood for
Event
December 18, 2024 - 2:30pm to 3:15pm
John Steinbeck Library
Fratello Marionettes presents: The North Pole Review
This winter extravaganza is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. The marionette performance features graceful ice skater Crystal Chandelier, high-kicking antics of the Russian Trepak Dancers, and a trio of dazzling acrobatic penguins.
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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