Kids

Playgroups

A playgroup is an opportunity to learn more about your child's developmental stages. By attending a playgroup with your child, you will learn from our educators how play can be used to direct your child's learning. Together, you and your child will meet other parents and their children in a caring and supportive environment.  Registration is required and space is limited. We keep these playgroups small so that you and your child can benefit from the personal attention of our educators.  Please join us by filling out an interest form.  Target Audience - 1 - 4 with parents.

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Storytimes

Learn and Play Storytime: For ages 0-4. Young children enjoy books, songs and rhymes and special activities at the end.

Storytime Jamboree: For all ages. The entire family can enjoy stories and songs together.

Spotlight Storytime: For ages 0-6. Join us for stories, songs, and a themed craft as we celebrate a new theme every month.

Toddler Tales: For ages 0-3. This bilingual storytime offers stories, songs and rhymes. 

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Homework Centers

The purpose of the Library’s Homework Centers is not only to help students complete their school assignments but to foster curiosity, a passion for learning and to help students become successful in school and in life. Our homework centers are located at the following sites: Cesar Chavez Library, Los Padres Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, and Sherwood Elementary. Registration is required.

Homework Center Hours

Los Padres Elementary Homework Center
1130 John Street

Monday 2:15 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 2:15 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 2:15 - 5:30 pm
Thursday 1:15 - 5:30 pm
Friday 2:15 - 5:30 pm

The Salinas Public Library runs an afterschool homework center. The purpose of the center is to help children complete their homework on a regular basis, encourage a love for independent reading, and to offer enrichment opportunities.

The Cesar Chavez Homework Center is located in the...

Storytimes are a great way to introduce your child to language through reading, singing and playing. We have storytimes at all our locations. Visit our Storytime page for more information.

From the time they are infants, children...