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Encouraging reading, Making it easier to clear fines

News Date: 
Jun 29 2020 - 3:30pm

Salinas Public Library will allow cardholders age 21 and under to get rid of library fines this summer by reading them away . For every day spent reading, $5...

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Do I have to read a book to receive credit, or can I watch a movie, listen to music, or surf the web, instead?

Only reading material qualifies for credit, but that means more than just books — you can also read

Do I have to read the whole day to get credit?

No. While the program is based on a $5-a-day credit system, we are not requiring you to read for a certain period of time each day to get the credit. We do encourage you to read 30-60 minutes everyday.

If I don't have any balance on my account, or I already paid them, can I get cash or credits?

No. The Read Away program waives outstanding fees only. No reimbursement of past fees or credit towards possible future fees will be provided.

What fees will be waived?

Any and all fees accrued on your card. We will waive lost and damaged material replacement fees, processing fees, and library card replacement fees.

* Fees related to printing cost or meeting room rental are not eligible for this program.
** Since we no longer charge overdue/late fines, if you have one on your account, please let our staff know. We will remove all previously accrued overdue fines immediately.

How do I qualify?

If you have a Salinas Public Library card with fees or balance on your account, you’re eligible! You just have to log the number of days you have read by submitting the form above. 

Self-Directed Computer Course Level 2

Apply the skills you've been learning as you work on fun collaborative projects like creating your own Space Shuttle adventure.

Library Literacy Tutor Celebrated by United Way

News Date: 
Jun 25 2020 - 3:30pm

This month we congratulate one of our super-tutors, Maria Berrospe, who received the Champion for Asset Building award from United Way of Monterey County.

Maria first participated in the...

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Virtual Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

The Salinas Public Library has partnered with the non-profit, Centro Community Partners, to bring to you a FREE virtual Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. Rising entrepreneurs or even curr

Bootcamp de Emprendimiento Virtual

La Biblioteca Publica de Salinas se ha asociado con el Centro Community Partners, una organización sin fines de lucro, para ofrecer virtualmente un Bootcamp de Emprendimiento.