Salinas Public Library

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Collaborating with MCFL during Library Closure

News Date: 
Apr 23 2020 - 4:30pm

Salinas Public Library is collaborating with the Monterey County Free Libraries to create masks for frontline responders during this pandemic. The masks are being created using 3-D printers that mold...

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Learn and Watch Arts

Nightly Met Opera Streams

Each day, a different presentation is being made available for free streaming on the Met website for a period of 23 hours, from 4:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. the following day. Click here for schedule.

 

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems

Excercise Resources

Planet Fitness Workout Classes (Facebook Live)

Daily fitness classes and workout routines at 4pm

 

CorePower Yoga On Demand

For a limited time, CorePower Yoga is offering free access to a new collection of online classes every week

 

ESL and Citizenship

USCIS Citizenship Resource Center

Resources for educators and learners, in both English and Spanish.

 

USA Learns

Online ESL & Citizenship courses

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Information on COVID-19 Testing Sites:

COVID-19 testing is now available at several locations in Salinas and at multiple Clinica de Salud sites. Testing is open to everyone, with or without symptoms or insurance.

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)

Learn more about how to manage your finances during the pandemic, including housing and mortgage assistance, student loans, and avoiding scams.

 

Info on credit card issuers assistance

Get Free Tax Help From VITA

News Date: 
Feb 13 2020 - 10:30am

It's tax season again! Experts from the United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) can help individuals earning less that $56,000 a year file their 2019 income taxes at the...

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Jobs at the Library

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

Job Postings

To apply, please click the links below on the job title or visit the...

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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