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Julio 13, 2026 - De 9:00am hasta 11:00am
El Gabilan Library
Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camp!
These camps are designed to help create a smoother transition to school life by introducing them to classroom routines
Evento
Julio 14, 2026 - De 9:00am hasta 11:00am
El Gabilan Library
Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camp!
These camps are designed to help create a smoother transition to school life by introducing them to classroom routines
Evento
Julio 14, 2026 - De 12:00pm hasta 1:00pm
El Gabilan Library
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.
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Julio 15, 2026 - De 9:00am hasta 11:00am
El Gabilan Library
Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camp!
These camps are designed to help create a smoother transition to school life by introducing them to classroom routines
Evento
Julio 15, 2026 - De 2:30pm hasta 3:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Time to cultivate some fun with Garden Makers! Join us for a garden craft program as we make tie-dye flowers, venus fly trap plants, and cup creatures.
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
2:30PM - 3:30PM
John Steinbeck Library
Evento
Julio 16, 2026 - De 9:00am hasta 11:00am
El Gabilan Library
Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camp!
These camps are designed to help create a smoother transition to school life by introducing them to classroom routines
Evento
Julio 16, 2026 - De 12:00pm hasta 2:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Visit the SS WoW (Salinas Science Workshop on Wheels) on this summer day! Kids and families can use imagination and tools to explore the world of science with hands-on experience. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Tools will be involved. Younger
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Julio 16, 2026 - De 1:00pm hasta 3:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Come hang out at the library this summer and enjoy a free movie and craft with the whole family! Bring any of your favorite movie snacks to munch on!
Every Thursday, June 11 - July 23, 2026
Movie Starts at
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Julio 16, 2026 - De 4:00pm hasta 4:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Join us for storytime at the John Steinbeck Library! Get ready for stories, music, dancing, and a whole lot of fun!
Ages: 0 - 6
Thursdays @4pm
John Steinbeck Library
Evento
Julio 17, 2026 - De 10:30am hasta 11:15am
El Gabilan Library
Laugh and cheer with a performance by Rock Steady Juggling! This family-friendly show will have comedy, juggling and magic for a enjoyable time.
El Gabilan Library
Friday, July 17, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
OTHER PERFORMANCES
John Steinbeck
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Julio 17, 2026 - De 11:00am hasta 12:00pm
John Steinbeck Library
Kids will use Perler Beads to create pixelated art. Recommended ages 6+.
July 17, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
John Steinbeck Library
This activity will also take place at the other library branches.
June 12 and July
Evento
Julio 17, 2026 - De 12:30pm hasta 1:15pm
John Steinbeck Library
Laugh and cheer with a performance by Rock Steady Juggling! This family-friendly show will have comedy, juggling and magic for a enjoyable time.
John Steinbeck Library
Friday, July 17, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
OTHER PERFORMANCES
El Gabilan
Evento
Julio 17, 2026 - De 2:30pm hasta 3:15pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Laugh and cheer with a performance by Rock Steady Juggling! This family-friendly show will have comedy, juggling and magic for a enjoyable time.
Cesar Chavez Library
Friday, July 17, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
OTHER PERFORMANCES
El Gabilan
Evento
Julio 20, 2026 - De 9:00am hasta 11:00am
El Gabilan Library
Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camp!
These camps are designed to help create a smoother transition to school life by introducing them to classroom routines
Comic Book Making Contest for Kids and Teens
Kids and Teens are invited to make their own comic book and submit them to the Salinas Public Library. Salinas Public Library’s Comic Book Making Contest is open to kids and teenagers from the Monterey County. Prizes and art supplies will be awarded to the winners.
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.
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.
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.
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