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November 29, 2017 - 4:00pm
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March 5, 2026 - 10:30am to 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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March 5, 2026 - 2:30pm to 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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March 5, 2026 - 4:00pm to 4:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Bring your family to Storytime Jamboree at the John Steinbeck Library! We'll read, sing, and dance together as we put the focus on fun and set the silly to 11. For ages 0-7, and older children are welcome to participate.
Thursdays @

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March 6, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:00am
John Steinbeck Library
It's time to learn through play! Join us for Little STEAMers, a toddler and preschool program based on the idea that free play is fantastic early learning. Each week we will explore and build with STEAM-based toys in a creative, free

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March 7, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
El Gabilan Library
Can you guess what's in the spotlight? On the first Saturday of every month we shine our storytime spotlight on something new. Join us for stories, music, and a themed
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March 7, 2026 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
El Gabilan Library
The Game Zone: Board Games for Kids
Join us every other Saturday at El Gabilan Library for The Game Zone, where kids can play card games, board games, and enjoy other fun activities.
Card Games
- Exploding Kittens
- Happy Little
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March 9, 2026 - 10:30am to 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
Event
March 10, 2026 - 10:30am to 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
Event
March 10, 2026 - 12:00pm to 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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March 10, 2026 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Mario Day (Mar10 Day)
Salinas Public Library will host a Mario Day event on Tuesday, March 10, to celebrate all things Super Mario Bros. Bring your kids to Cesar Chavez Library for a Mario Day full of activities, games, and crafts,
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March 11, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Toddler Tales is now on Wednesday at Cesar Chavez Library!
Calling all toddlers and their caregivers! Come join us for storytime and where your little ones will experience stories, songs, rhymes and fun.
Recommended for ages 0-3.
Toddler Tales

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