Salinas Public Library

Page Turner Summer Adventures

Beginning Monday, June 14th, we will provide access to a Virtual Summer Reading Program geared towards children in grades K-3. Join Storyologists, Page Turner and Kenny as they jump into the Once Upon a Time Machine in search of stories and adventure. Along the way, you’ll participate...

Virtual | Genealogy Work Group

Researching family history can be exciting, as well as challenging. Working groups are a chance to share ideas, resources, and support. This month, we'll focus on tips and techniques to overcome "b

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Summer Reading Challenge 2021

News Date:

Jun 7 2021 - 5:00pm

Our Summer Learning Challenge begins June 14th and continues thru July 31st. Join us for fun and engaging free activities all summer long. A variety of drop-in and registration-based programs...

Graphic Novel Competition for Kids and Teens

Graphic Novel Contest For Kids and Teens 2021

Kids and Teens are invited to create their own comic stories and submit them to the Salinas Public Library. Running from June 1, 2021 – July 21, 2021 , the Salinas Public Library’s Graphic Novel Contest is open to kids and teenagers from the Monterey...

Family Reading Circle Begins Successfully

News Date:

May 24 2021 - 4:00pm

This year's Family Reading Circle program got underway last week with 23 adults and 40 children participating. The theme for the first week's activities was "Let's Go...

Virtual| How to Talk to Children About Death Workshop | ¿Cómo hablarles a los niños sobre la muerte?

A Bilingual Presentation / Una presentación bilingüe

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The Friends Corner Bookstore Reopens!

News Date:

May 17 2021 - 3:00pm

The Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) welcome the public back to their Friends Corner Bookstore located in the John Steinbeck Library. Browse a collection of...

Hotspot Lending Program Expands to General Public

News Date:

May 10 2021 - 11:30am

Since the start of the new year, the Salinas Public Library has been helping families connect to the Internet, or when needed, increase their broadband capacity to facilitate remote learning....