Salinas Public Library News
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In-Person Literacy Classes are Back!
August 25, 2021
Salinas Public Library Literacy staff kicked off the first sessions of classes with two successful orientations this month that were attended by more than 35 participants. Small group classes for Computer Basics and Citizenship are now being held at Cesar Chavez Library and El Gabilan Library. In the 10-week Computer Basics course, participants will become...
Announcing the Winners of the 2021 SPL Graphic Novel Contest
August 12, 2021
Salinas Public Library is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Graphic Novel Contest .
We had some really excellent entries which combined the elements of art, dialogue, and creativity into each novel. After some tough deliberation, we determined winners for each of the three categories (1st-4th grade, 5th-8th grade,...
Registration Opens for Kinder Boot Camp!
July 13, 2021
Prepare your incoming kindergartener for the first day of school. The Salinas Public library will be hosting two Kinder Boot Camps to ease students into the classroom by introducing them to school routines while promoting social, language, and self-regulating skills. This program is open to all incoming, first-year kindergarten students, especially those who have had...
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...
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