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What does it mean to be Youth Poet Laureate?

While there are no specific events planned at this time, the Salinas Youth Poet Laureate and the Finalists may be invited to host a poetry reading at the Salinas Public Library, or at other City of Salinas events throughout the year. The Laureate may also be asked to share their experiences with the press and through blogs, videos and social media.  

The Salinas Youth Poet Laureate may also represent Salinas and its youth at public and private events, and will be a model for other youth for a period of one year.

Am I eligible to enter?

To enter the 2024 Salinas Youth Poet Laureate contest, you must be:

- a Salinas resident

- between the ages of 13 and 19 as of May 1, 2024

- ideally be available to serve as Youth Poet Laureate for two years (May 2024 - March 2026)

A Year Like No Other, 2019-20 Annual Report

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Feb 10 2021 - 11:00am

Despite the many challenges presented in our 2019/2020 fiscal year, from COVID-19 closures, to defining new safety protocols and implementing new services, we hope you'll agree that Salinas Public Library...

Friends of the Salinas Public Library

Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public-benefit organization of volunteers providing financial contributions to the Salinas Public Library. FOSPL funds programs...

RBdigital Magazine Collection to move to Libby

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Ene 25 2021 - 11:30am

The RBdigital Magazine collection will be moving on February 3, 2021 to OverDrive's Libby platform. Patrons will be able to enjoy an expanded collection of magazines, but will need to...

Lending a Virtual Hand to Seniors and Community Groups

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Ene 20 2021 - 1:00pm

The Covid-19 pandemic has shut many doors, including the meeting room doors for many local nonprofits. Last Fall, several members of the Salinas Women's Club reached out to the library...

Celebrating the holidays together!

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Ene 4 2021 - 2:00pm

Fifty families proved it's not too hard to make a commitment to a weekly early literacy program, even when it's gone virtual! The families participating in the library's virtual Toddler...

Alexander Street: Watch BBC Classic Novel Adaptations & Drama Scripts

K-12 Resources

SERVICES & ONLINE RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS K-12 Go online to the library catalog , place items on hold and pick them up when you are notified that they are ready for pickup.

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What does it mean to be Youth Poet Laureate?

Am I eligible to enter?

Alexander Street: Watch BBC Classic Novel Adaptations & Drama Scripts

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