Salinas Public Library News
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Basic and Intermediate Computer Classes Begin
January 13, 2021
Adults need basic digital skills now more than ever. Finding a job, helping a child with school homework, or making an appointment with a healthcare provider-- chances are these activities will require basic computer skills and going online.
On January 8th, the Salinas Public Library launched its Winter Computer Literacy cycle, a ten-week program...
Library's new STEM program soars ahead!
January 8, 2021
Can you build a paper airplane that can transport one passenger and propel them at least six feet in the air? That was this week's challenge in the Salinas Public Library's new STEM Challenge program. Participants were allowed to use anything that might work, including recycled paper, binder paper, newspapers, and even receipt papers. More...
Celebrating the holidays together!
January 4, 2021
Fifty families proved it's not too hard to make a commitment to a weekly early literacy program, even when it's gone virtual! The families participating in the library's virtual Toddler Tales and Music & Movement programs celebrated together on December 21st by picking up activity kits and a special gift from our friends at the...
Santa's Elves Have Been Busy
December 14, 2020
All month long, Santa's helpers have been busy creating holiday activity kits for families and young children. This week, staff will distribute a new "Snow Much Fun" kit on Friday, December 18th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm during curbside service hours. The library team will be offering 200 kits which will include activities with...
'Tis the season for giving!
December 7, 2020
Once again, our Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) is participating in the Monterey County Gives campaign. This year's "big idea" will support funding for our "Meeting the Digital Divide" project which will lend internet hotspots to families at four low-income schools in the Salinas City Elementary School...