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.
Families for Literacy Celebration
December 1, 2020
"Be Safe, Be Healthy and Be Thankful" was the theme for the Salinas Public Library's Literacy Program celebration last Tuesday, November 24th. Families who participated in the Families For Literacy virtual programming over the past several months were rewarded for their commitment and participation in a drive-thru celebration where they received books, activities, and healthy...
Curbside Services Begin on the Bookmobile
November 25, 2020
Salinas Public Library is happy to announce that curbside services are now being offered with our bookmobile twice a week nearby two local elementary schools. The public will be able to browse adult, youth and teen collections, check out books, pick up holds, and get a new library card or replacement. This service is especially...
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...
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