Salinas Public Library News
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You Could Be Our Next Salinas Youth Poet Laureate
March 16, 2024
We are looking for the next Salinas Youth Poet Laureate!
Salinas Public Library has started the search for the next Salinas Youth Poet Laureate, aiming to spotlight youth poets in the community and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their talents. Young poets between the ages of 13 and 19 are encouraged submit...
Read Across Salinas Little Library at Northridge Mall
March 5, 2024
During the month of March, the Salinas Public Library along with Northridge Mall , Artists Ink , and the Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) will host programs and activities in a pop-up "Read Across Salinas" Little Library at the Northridge Mall to promote reading and share...
Join FOSPL for Sip & Paint Fundraiser!
February 7, 2024
Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) is back with their 3rd annual fundraising event, Sip & Paint!
This year's Sip & Paint event will be held at John Steinbeck Library on Saturday, March 16 at 5 pm. Join the library and FOSPL for this fun event where you can great creative and show...
Happy Holidays!
December 18, 2023
It hasn’t been all work & no play in the Literacy Program over the last few weeks of 2023. Don’t worry, we are working hard on the new Computer Class curriculum, and on making sure the Citizenship Preparation materials are up to date for our program re-launch in January, but we’ve also taken the opportunity...
Unveiling of Plaque in Honor of Marlys Maher
December 7, 2023
The Salinas Public Library unveiled a plaque dedicated to Marlys Maher at the John Steinbeck Library on December 15. During the event, family, friends, elected officials, esteemed guests, and library staff shared memories and discussed the impact Mrs. Maher had on the Salinas community. Placed at the entrance of the teen lounge, the plaque honors...