Salinas Public Library News
Below is a list of all Salinas Public Library website news articles, with the newest one at the top. To sign up for Salinas Public Library news by email, click here.
Coding with Ozobots Program Gets Great Turnout
July 1, 2021
Coding can be a little intimidating but this week's class turned out to be equal parts fun and challenge.
"My robot's having a dance party! Woo woo!", one of the kids exclaimed, which inspired all the other kids to start dancing. Librarian Chris said, "I really enjoyed seeing the different track designs the participants...
Celebrating Family Literacy
June 25, 2021
The library's Adult Literacy Program wrapped up its 4-week Family Reading Circle program last week with a graduation celebration at Cesar Chavez Library. More than 55 adults and children attended, and 220 books were distributed to help families build home libraries. During the program, families also received information on additional community...
Family Reading Circle Begins Successfully
May 24, 2021
This year's Family Reading Circle program got underway last week with 23 adults and 40 children participating. The theme for the first week's activities was "Let's Go Camping" and included a special story time by Librarian Cristela who joined the group in her homemade campsite, and encouraged children to share their own camping stories. Artist...
The Friends Corner Bookstore Reopens!
May 17, 2021
The Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) welcome the public back to their Friends Corner Bookstore located in the John Steinbeck Library. Browse a collection of best sellers, mysteries, classics, cookbooks, self-help books and much more.
The community can help support library programs by shopping at the Friends Corner Bookstore...
Hotspot Lending Program Expands to General Public
May 10, 2021
Since the start of the new year, the Salinas Public Library has been helping families connect to the Internet, or when needed, increase their broadband capacity to facilitate remote learning. By working with local schools to identify students in need of help, the library has been able to make an impact on the broader issues...
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