Winter Reading Challenge 2022/2023

Illustrated winter scene. Text: Winter Reading Challenge. December 19, 2022 - January 14, 2023.
News Date: 
Dec 1 2022 - 2:30pm

Winter Reading Challenge December 19 - January 14 Ages 0-18

The Salinas Public Library invites you to have fun while reading during your winter break. This is your...

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We Need Your Help to Get More Books in Baby's Hands

Parent reading to baby.
News Date: 
Nov 14 2022 - 11:30am

We believe that books are an essential part of every child’s upbringing. Lucky for us, the Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) do so as well....

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CCL - Toddler Tales

Calling all toddlers and their caregivers!  Come join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fun.  This program is bilingual and guarantees a fun time for all.

Registration Opens for Kinder Boot Camp 2022!

News Date: 
Jul 7 2022 - 12:30pm

Prepare your incoming kindergartener for the first day of school. The Salinas Public library will be hosting three Kinder Boot Camps to ease students into the classroom by introducing them...

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Summer Learning Program Starts June 6

News Date: 
May 27 2022 - 4:30pm

Summer Learning Program is starting soon!

The Summer Learning Program begins June 6th and continues thru July 30th. Join us for fun and engaging free activities all summer...

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EGL - Outdoor Toddler Adventure

Come join us for music and some outdoor activities!  This program guarantees a fun time for all. 

Recommended for ages 2-5. Older siblings welcome to join.

EGL - Learn and Play Storytime

Join us for storytime at El Gabilan Library. We will read books, sing songs and have a fun activity at the end! For ages 0-4, and older children are more than welcome to join in on the fun. 

The John Newbery Medal is awarded to the book for outstanding contribution to children's literature. This year the winner is "The Last Cuentista,” written by Donna Barba Higuera. All other books on this list are Newbery Honor Books.

End of Year Holiday Celebrations

News Date: 
Dec 22 2021 - 12:00pm

Nearly 500 parents and children took part in our holiday themed Cookie Decorating events at all three of our libraries on December 20 and 21. Thanks to a generous toy...

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Winter Reading Challenge

December 20 - January 14 Open to K-12 Salinas Students

The Salinas Public Library invites you to have fun while reading during your winter break. This is your chance to read some of your favorite books or discover new titles. Read for 15 days and you can earn a FREE...

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