Summer Activities

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June 2 - July 26

Join the Salinas Public Library Summer Learning Program for fun, engaging, and FREE in-person activities all summer long.  A variety of drop-in and registration-based programs will be offered through the summer to promote learning and exploration. 

All youth programs will be drop-in unless otherwise specified. Some adult programs require registration. We offer both virtual and in-person options, so please be sure to check the details for each one.

Our Summer Learning Program includes: 

  • Summer Reading Challenge
  • Book prizes 
  • In-person programs
  • Live Performances  

Activity booklets will are available at all our branches in the coming weeks. Click here to view a digital version. PDF icon library_rec_summer_booklet_2025.pdf


Summer Reading Challenge

Youth participants can track their progress online (click the button below), download a copy of the log, or pickup one at your nearby library. Reading logs available for pickup at the library starting June 2. PDF icon reading_log_2025.pdf

Adults can track their progress with a quick weekly survey, sent to the email address you registered with. Paper copies are available at any branch.


Claim Your Prize(s)

Youth - read for 14 days and receive a free book prize. When they read for an additional 14 days, they receive a second book prize. Come to any of the libraries during open hours to claim your prize! Claim prizes through August 16, 2025.

Adults - are eligible for a free book prize by completing one weekly survey. Book prizes will be available starting June 9th (while supplies last). Each weekly survey you complete also counts as an entry for the Adult Grand Prize drawing (up to 8 entries per person). All surveys must be submitted by 12pm on Wednesday, July 30th to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing.

The drawing features two prizes: an annual Family Membership at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and an annual Cinemark Movie Club Membership. The drawing will be held in early August 2025.