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Learn a Language

Mango Languages

Learn over 70 world languages. Library card required.

 

Rosetta Stone

Learn over 30 languages. Library card required.

 

Duolingo

Learn a language.

Various Services

Information on the Affordable Connectivity Program (Effective January 1, 2022)

 A U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.

 

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Cesar Chavez Library

Asparagus has long been a crowd pleasing appetizer and side dish. Join us to learn a delicious recipe that includes this low calorie and low sodium vegetable.

Salinas Public Library offers various opportunities to contribute, build, and make a difference in the community through our library services.

Job Postings

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Artist selection process

  • Artists to be selected by a panel of library leaders and contacted for immediate project kickoff
  • Commissions may range from $250 - $2,000 per element
  • One or several awards may be granted per applicant. No more than three awards will be granted per applicant.
  • Selection of artists and next steps in developing the artwork and installation details for interactive educational elements contingent on art and educational element cost and available funding.

Artist selection criteria

  • Final "canvas selections" depend on results of cost efforts.
  • Artist selection will be dependent on evaluation of appropriateness of an artist's
    • Experience with content (themes)
    • Graphic style for content (themes)
  • Artist will meet one or more of the following criteria:
    • Local (tri-county area) or local affiliation
    • Artists inspired by Biology or other Sciences
    • Artists inspired by history or portraiture

Submission requirements

  • Artist is available to work on this project from November 2019 - January 2020
  • 250-500 words - Artist Biography
  • 250-500 words - Statement of Interest
  • 3-10 images showing:
    • experience illustrating themes
    • graphic styles
  • (if available) - 200- 500 words - Experience working on the Backyard Concept and/or Themes :
  • (if available) - Artist CV

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Mango Languages

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