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Young adults will enjoy these books voted by the Young Adult Library Services Association as the best of fiction in 2019.
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From superheroes to alternative to manga and beyond, we have all sorts of excellent graphic novels and comic books in the library.
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These books have been named by Booklist as the year's best!
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April 2, 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Are you a teen who loves to read? Stop by the Cesar Chavez Library and pick up a copy of our latest Teen Book Club title.
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April 10, 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
The Hangout is a space where teens can drop in and experience new worlds and friendships through gaming activities. Come for the fun and have a snack while you enjoy the company of other teens, ages 13-18.
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April 16, 2020 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
If you are a teen looking for Community Service hours and want to help at the library, join us for this meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4 p.m.
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April 21, 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
To get started as a volunteer at our library, attend one of our city orientations!
Choose either the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4pm.
1st Tuesday: Rec Center at 320 Lincoln Ave, Salinas, CA 93901
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Teen Book Club
Are you a teen interested in reading just for the fun of it? Stop by the Cesar Chavez Library and pick up a copy of our latest Teen Book Club title. Book discussions are are held every other month in the libraries or on field trips. You can also make recommendations for upcoming Teen Book Club titles!
Must be in 9th-12th grade to participate.
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Volunteer at one of your local libraries while earning community service hours. As a volunteer, you will help with library programs and a variety of other library tasks.
Sign up online to register as a volunteer. You can also visit one of your local libraries or call (831) 758-7013.
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