Salinas Public Library News
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Summer Learning Challenge Wraps Up!
September 8, 2021
We were thrilled to see that this Summer's Learning Program "Reading Colors Your World" was a huge success! Combining both in-person and virtual programs, a total of 1,471 youth and adults participated in programs, and 731 signed up for summer reading. We also gave away 740 books as reading prizes!
One of our well-received...
In-Person Literacy Classes are Back!
August 25, 2021
Salinas Public Library Literacy staff kicked off the first sessions of classes with two successful orientations this month that were attended by more than 35 participants. Small group classes for Computer Basics and Citizenship are now being held at Cesar Chavez Library and El Gabilan...
Announcing the Winners of the 2021 SPL Graphic Novel Contest
August 12, 2021
Salinas Public Library is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Graphic Novel Contest .
We had some really excellent entries which combined the elements of art, dialogue, and creativity into each novel. After some tough deliberation, we determined winners for each of the three categories (1st-4th grade, 5th-8th grade,...
Registration Opens for Kinder Boot Camp!
July 13, 2021
Prepare your incoming kindergartener 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 is open to all incoming, first-year kindergarten students, especially those who have had...
Celebrating Family Literacy
June 25, 2021
The library's Adult Literacy Program wrapped up its 4-week Family Reading Circle program last week with a graduation celebration at Cesar Chavez Library. More than 55 adults and children attended, and 220 books were distributed to help families build home libraries. During the program, families also received information on additional community...