Kids
Event
September 30, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Calling all toddlers and their caregivers! Join us for a fun-filled time with stories, songs, rhymes, and play! A great way to build early learning and have fun together.
Recommended for ages 0-3.
Cesar Chavez Library
Wednesdays
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Event
September 30, 2026 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Join us for a World Postcard Day event on Wednesday September 30, 2026 at John Steinbeck Library from 4:00 to 5:30 PM!
Write a postcard to a friend or loved one or learn about
Event
October 1, 2026 - 2:30pm to 5:30pm
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
Event
October 1, 2026 - 4:00pm to 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
Event
October 3, 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
Event
October 6, 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.
Event
October 6, 2026 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
El Gabilan Library
Calling all mad scientists! Get ready for some spooky science as we create new experiments every week and get ourselves in the Halloween spirit.
Tuesdays in October (Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026)
3:30pm - 4:30pm
El
Event
October 7, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cesar Chavez Library
Calling all toddlers and their caregivers! Join us for a fun-filled time with stories, songs, rhymes, and play! A great way to build early learning and have fun together.
Recommended for ages 0-3.
Cesar Chavez Library
Wednesdays
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Event
October 7, 2026 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
John Steinbeck Library
Build whatever you can imagine using LEGO! Bring your creativity and the library will provide the building materials. We'll even put your creations on display at the library until the next Block Party if you want!
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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