Salinas Public Library News
Below is a list of all Salinas Public Library website news articles, with the newest one at the top. To sign up for Salinas Public Library news by email, click here.
Supporting Preschool Children During the Pandemic
November 17, 2020
Throughout the pandemic, elementary, middle and high school students have continued their learning journeys through virtual means. But what about the littlest learners, those who have not yet entered formal schooling?
A great deal of foundational learning takes place during the preschool years, and it is a crucial time to nurture creativity and curiosity....
Teachers and parents welcome new "Teaching Books" resource
November 10, 2020
Meeting the current challenges of distance learning, the California State Library has made available Teaching Books, an engaging collection of resources about children's and young adult books and authors that are sure to help young people engage in literature. From instructional tool kits to lists of books by age level and topic, to author interviews,...
Library "spooks" lots of fun with Halloween Lane
November 3, 2020
With little normal about this year's holiday, the Library & Community Services Department joined with the Salinas Fire Department to offer a unique Halloween experience that was well received by all in attendance. More than 350 cars lined up at the Salinas Sports Complex and drove through ten different booths decorated for the occasion. There...
Empowering adults to reach their goals!
October 27, 2020
Becoming a US citizen is a dream for many Salinas residents, and the Literacy Center at the Salinas Public Library is here to help during the current COVID-19 crisis, and beyond. Three participants in the Citizenship Preparation Program recently passed their Citizenship exams, and several others are waiting for their upcoming interviews....
Celebrating our Friends
October 20, 2020
Everybody needs a friend, and Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) are an especially important group of people when it comes to our library's mission and values. During " National Friends of the Libraries Week " we want to especially acknowledge all that FOSPL has done to make a...
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