Salinas Public Library News
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Salinas Youth Poet Laureate 2022
March 24, 2022
We are looking for the next Salinas Youth Poet Laureate!
Throughout the month of April, Salinas Public Library will accept submissions from young poets, ages 13-19. A group of judges will select the finalists from the application pool. One person will be selected for the title of Salinas Youth Poet Laureate 2022-23, and they...
Salinas History Project Book Publication
January 31, 2022
The Salinas History Project , which aims to tell the modern history of Salinas and its community relationships, has culminated with the publication of Salinas: A History of Race and Resilience Project in an Agricultural City . This book, written by Dr. Carol Lynn McKibben, explores more than a century of...
End of Year Holiday Celebrations
December 22, 2021
Nearly 500 parents and children took part in our holiday themed Cookie Decorating events at all three of our libraries on December 20 and 21. Thanks to a generous toy donation from Salinas PAL, 163 children also went home with free toys or stuffed animals. Our last take-home kit of the year featured a make-your-own...
Children's Area Improvement at the Library
December 16, 2021
We are happy to announce that Salinas Public Library is one of the recipients of the Sunlight Giving Grant, to support the library's role as a safe space for children and their families or caregivers. in the amount of $40,000. This grant will be utilize for improvements in the...
Family Literacy and Family Thankfulness
December 1, 2021
On November 16th the Literacy Program celebrated Thanksgiving in our second annual (and first in-person) Families For Literacy Appreciation Event . In spite of the challenges of the pandemic, these caregivers diligently share a love of reading and learning with their children, and all were happy to celebrate their achievements. Over a two hour period...
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