Salinas Public Library News
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2018-19 Annual Report
December 12, 2019
This year's annual report highlights statistics and measurements, as well as testimonials, that define the library's impact this past year. We hope you'll take a moment to review it.
A few highlights include a 35% increase in library cards issued last year, a 26% increase in program visits to the library for children, teens,...
Salinas loves it when it snows!
December 10, 2019
For the past five years, the Salinas Public Library has brought "snow" to the residents of Salinas in one fun-filled afternoon of activities called Snow Day at the Cesar Chavez Library. What started out as a whimsical plan -- to bring snow to the youth of East Salinas -- is now an...
It's a vision soon to be realized!
December 9, 2019
We are happy to report that progress on the construction of the new El Gabilan Library is on schedule!
This month we're able to focus on interior work as the furnishings and shelving gets installed. The library book and material collections have also been ordered, and we expect to see them start to arrive...
Tea anyone?
November 26, 2019
The Super Saturday Tea Party last Saturday, November 16th, was a resounding success! Librarian Leslie noted that "we definitely underestimated the appeal of this program!"
Fifty-seven children and their parents/guardians, participated in stories, crafting ‘fancy’ tea party hats, and practicing their tea party manners. Festive cookies and sandwiches helped all...
Call for Local Artist Participation
November 13, 2019
The Library & Community Services hosted a public meeting last Thursday, November 7th, for local visual and graphic artists to learn about opportunities to create artwork for the new El Gabilan Library's outdoor learning spaces. The design team for the El Gabilan Library welcomed a dozen or more artists and outlined the project parameters....
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