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Ages 5-7

<h5><strong>Family Storytime:</strong></h5>

<p>Ages 4-10</p>

<p><strong>John Steinbeck Library</strong></p>

<p><a href="/node/4865">Saturdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm</a></p>

<p><strong>Cesar Chavez Library</strong></p>

<p><a href="/node/4818">Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm</a> (bilingual)</p>

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<h5><strong>Pajama Storytime:</strong></h5>

Ages 0-8

Toddler Tales:

Ages 0-3

John Steinbeck Library
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am

Cesar Chavez Library
Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am (bilingual)

 

Books & Ballet:

Ages 3-5

John Steinbeck Library
Tuesdays, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 1:00 - 1:45 pm

 

Book Club Express

Our Book Club Express (BCE) bag contains everything you need to host your own book club!

BCE bags offer a variety of genres in English and Spanish for adult and teen book club groups. Each BCE bag includes ten copies of the book (unless otherwise noted on the insert card), one set of...

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Class Visit Form

Dear Teacher,

The staff of the Salinas Public Library is pleased to have you and your students visit the library. We can tailor the visit to suit the needs and grade level of your group. If you...

Digital Arts Lab is Now Open at the El Gabilan Branch!

Digital Arts Lab at the El Gabilan Branch
News Date: 
Mar 10 2023 - 3:30pm

Salinas Public Library is happy to announce the opening of the Digital Arts Lab at the El Gabilan branch. Ask our friendly staff about the various tools that are available...

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Teacher's Page

The Salinas Public Library is delighted to partner with local teachers to help students with projects or learn about the library in a hands-on visit.

To reserve materials or request lists of available materials that pertain to a particular subject or project that has been assigned in a...

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Teen Book Club

Are you a teen interested in reading just for the fun of it? Stop by the Cesar Chavez Library and pick up a copy of our latest Teen Book Club title. Book discussions are are held every other month in the libraries or on field trips. You can also make recommendations for upcoming Teen Book Club titles! 

Must be in 9th-12th grade to participate. 

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BOOKS AND MORE Library Catalog...
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Computer Class Tutor/Assistant

Bridge the digital divide by helping adults learn basic to intermediate computer skills. Help students learn how to type, use the internet, learn English language skills online and even aid with their employment search process. Instruction is given on an individual and small group basis at 

  • John Steinbeck, Cesar Chavez, and El Gabilan Library
  • Morning - evening classes
  • Individual instruction is flexible and dependent on volunteer availability

"What Do We Have for You Today?"

Assist with the day-to-day needs of our libraries.  Tasks vary by site but may include collection support, arts and crafts, shelving, cleaning and even helping with special events!  Positions are available at our 

  • John Steinbeck and Cesar Chavez Libraries
  • Regular library hours