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Read to Dogs!

Friday, July 30
10:00am
John Steinbeck Library

Tom Bailey and his service dogs, Misty Blue, Diamond, and Stormy Blue will be visiting the John Steinbeck Library. Join us and let your children practice their reading and storytelling skills to our four-legged friends. If you can't make it, join us on another of our scheduled dates, Friday August 6th or Friday August 13th.

 
Meet Dr. Gerald Newmark

Wednesday, July 28
6:00pm
, Cesar Chavez Library

Dr. Gerald Newark is coming to Salinas to answer questions and sign books. Dr. Newmark is the author of "How To Raise Emotionally Healthy Children." He writes about the five critical emotional needs of children. Come by any Salinas Public Library location to receive your FREE copy of this book. That's right, we are giving them away! Just ask us for a copy. We hope you can join us for this special author visit.

 
West African Drumming

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Saturday, June 26th

Join us for a session of West African Rhythm Drumming with Abdoulaye Diallo at all three Salinas Public Library Branches. He will be visiting the El Gabilan Library at 11:00am, the Cesar Chavez Library at 1:00pm, and the John Steinbeck Library at 3:00pm.

 

 
Summer Parenting Classes

June 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 28
6:30pm - 7:00pm
, Cesar Chavez Library

A five week parenting class begins on June 30th. Learn about the five critical emotional needs. In addition, come by any library branch and receive a free copy of the book How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children beginning Monday, June 28th.

 
Summer Reading Program
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Summer Reading Program

Join the Salinas Public Library and "Make a Splash" this summer with fun reading rewards and activities at all three library branches. Sign up at the John Steinbeck, Cesar Chavez, and El Gabilan libraries, pick up a schedule of activities along with your log, and get reading!

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