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Linkedin Learning is no longer offered through our library system. Feel free to check out the other resources offered through us.
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March 16, 2024 - 11:00am
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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
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July 10, 2023 - 11:30am
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We are thrilled to announce the Top Entries of our 2023 Comic Book Making Contest!
From April 3, 2023, to June 17, 2023, talented comic book enthusiasts from various school grades and cities throughout Monterey County submitted their creative
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April 3, 2023 - 1:00pm
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We are excited to announce the start of the annual Comic Book Making Contest for Kids and Teens (previously known as the Graphic Novel Contest). The contest is open to all kids and teens living in the Monterey County in grades
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June 30, 2022 - 12:30pm
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Salinas Public Library is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Graphic Novel Contest.
This year we had 73 entries! We had some really excellent entries which combined the elements of art, dialogue, and creativity into each novel. After some
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June 15, 2022 - 9:30am
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The Salinas Public Library is happy to announce that we now have video games available for checkout!
We currently have games for the following systems: Xbox One, Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch. All games are rated Teen and below and
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March 24, 2022 - 3:30pm
We are looking for the next Salinas Youth Poet Laureate!
Throughout the month of April, Salinas Public Library will accept submissions from young poets, ages 13-19. A group of judges will select the finalists from the application pool. One person will
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Chosen and voted on by teens during Teentober 2021 as their top picks! Find the full list of nominees and winners at this link.
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The top 10 young adult books as voted by the Young Adult Library Services Association for best fiction in 2021.
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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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These books have been named by Booklist as the year's best!
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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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Don't miss these teen favorites!
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July 8, 2025 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm
John Steinbeck Library
Join our peaceful puzzling hangout for teens and up, part of our Level Up! summer 2025 theme. Work together on a communal jigsaw puzzle, word puzzles, logic puzzles, and more! No competition, just chill vibes. The library will provide everything needed
LitLibLoot
LitLibLoot is a no cost book subscription program for teens. When you sign up you will receive 2-3 YA books picked specifically for you. While any library items included in the subscription must be returned, all the special mystery loot is yours to keep!
To get more information and to sign up, visit the LitLibLoot page.
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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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