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These books are finalists for the Children's and Teen Choice Book Awards. Check them out!
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Abril 23, 2026 - De 10:30am hasta 12:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Parent-Child Playgroups
Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and promote health and physical development as well as social and emotional development. We sing songs, read books, support parents, and share
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Abril 23, 2026 - De 2:00pm hasta 6:00pm
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Time to dive under the sea with this library DIY Kit! We're exploring the world of tie-dye, but instead of shirts, we're dying stingrays. Create your own colorful underwater world!
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
2PM - 6PM, while supplies last
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Abril 23, 2026 - De 2:30pm hasta 5:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Science Workshop Unlimited is at Cesar Chavez Library every Thursday!
Visit the SS WoW (Salinas Science Workshop on Wheels)! Kids and families can use imagination and tools to explore the world of science with hands-on experience by creating a different science build each
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Abril 27, 2026 - De 10:30am hasta 12:00pm
John Steinbeck Library
Parent-Child Playgroups
Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and promote health and physical development as well as social and emotional development. We sing songs, read books, support parents, and share
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Abril 28, 2026 - De 10:30am hasta 12:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Parent-Child Playgroups
Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and promote health and physical development as well as social and emotional development. We sing songs, read books, support parents, and share
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Abril 28, 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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Abril 29, 2026 - De 2:00pm hasta 4:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Join us in celebrating the Day of the Children! Enjoy live performances, **FREE books** for every child, and delicious KONA Ice. Don't miss out on this exciting event, no registration is required!
For more information, call (831) 758-7916.
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Abril 29, 2026 - De 4:00pm hasta 5:00pm
John Steinbeck Library
Kids, get ready for some fun at the library with Cartoon Club! Come relax in the middle of the week, watching a series of silly cartoons for the whole family.
Wednesdays in April 2026 (April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026)
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Abril 30, 2026 - De 10:30am hasta 12:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Parent-Child Playgroups
Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and promote health and physical development as well as social and emotional development. We sing songs, read books, support parents, and share
Evento
Abril 30, 2026 - De 2:30pm hasta 5:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Science Workshop Unlimited is at Cesar Chavez Library every Thursday!
Visit the SS WoW (Salinas Science Workshop on Wheels)! Kids and families can use imagination and tools to explore the world of science with hands-on experience by creating a different science build each
Comic Book Making Contest for Kids and Teens 2025
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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