Young teen in front of a microphone.
News Date: 
Jul 26 2023 - 3:00pm

This summer kids and teens from Salinas shared their personal stories. From June 9, 2023, to July 14, 2023, the Salinas Public Library hosted the Salinas Kids Podcast, an open...

Children practicing writing the alphabet in Kinder Boot Camp.
News Date: 
Jun 26 2023 - 9:00am

Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener for their first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camps! These camps are designed to make the transition to...

Illustrated images of whales flying in the sky. Text: Summer Learning Program, June 5 - July 29.
News Date: 
Mayo 18 2023 - 8:30am

The Summer Learning Program begins June 5th and continues thru July 29th. Join us for a summer that will be filled with fun and free activities all summer long. A...

Illustrated winter scene. Text: Winter Reading Challenge. December 19, 2022 - January 14, 2023.
News Date: 
Dic 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...

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....

News Date: 
Mayo 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...

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.

News Date: 
Dic 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...

News Date: 
Ago 12 2021 - 3:00pm

Salinas Public Library is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Graphic Novel Contest .

We had some really excellent entries which combined the elements...