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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.

Reading and Story time

The Spanish Experiment

Familiar children's stories, translated into Spanish.

 

Reading Rockets

Early Literacy information & resources

 

Colorín Colorado

Bilingual Early Literacy & support for parents of English Language Learner students

Learn a Language

Mango Languages

Learn over 70 world languages. Library card required.

 

Rosetta Stone

Learn over 30 languages. Library card required.

 

Duolingo

Learn a language.

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)

City of Salinas takes additional precautionary steps to prepare for COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Mar 13 2020 - 7:14pm

City of Salinas takes additional precautionary steps to prepare for COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus): Impacts City Library and Recreation Center Closures, Programs and Events Postponed

As a preventative measure to monitor COVID-19 impacts to the community, the City of Salinas will...

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CCL AsparaYES Cooking Demonstration

Cesar Chavez Library

Asparagus has long been a crowd pleasing appetizer and side dish. Join us to learn a delicious recipe that includes this low calorie and low sodium vegetable.

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

Submission requirements

  • Artist is available to work on this project from November 2019 - January 2020
  • 250-500 words - Artist Biography
  • 250-500 words - Statement of Interest
  • 3-10 images showing:
    • experience illustrating themes
    • graphic styles
  • (if available) - 200- 500 words - Experience working on the Backyard Concept and/or Themes :
  • (if available) - Artist CV