SALINAS PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2014
Snappy on the move!  Snappy  gets his daily exercise on the lawn at John Steinbeck Library.
Winner of the First Annual Digital Arts Contest 2013
Teddy Bear Sleepover at the John Steinbeck Library
Latest News at the Salinas Public Library
Raising a Reader Graduation 2013
Raising a Reader Graduation

Over 75 people attended the Raising a Reader graduation in December.  Little readers and their families participate in the program 4 times each year.  Each week each family takes home a red bag full of books to read.  When they graduate, they get a certificate and their own blue bag to keep.  If interested, please go to your nearest library and fill out an interest form.  Raising a Reader targets children under 6 years old.


  
 
Congratulations Readers!




 

Salinas Public Library First Annual Digital Art's Contest


 
The Salinas Public Library hosted their first Digital Arts Contest in December.  First place was a 12th grader from Everett Alvarez High School named Arturo Ramirez with his picture entitled "My Imagination".  Second place was Nancy Gomez, an 11th grader from Alisal High School with her picture entitled "Stop and Admire the Beauty".  Third place was "Dream Catcher" by Esmeralda Orozco who attends Everett Alvarez High School.  Congratulations to the winners and a big thank you to everyone who participated!


Art Work by Contestants
 



Snow Day at Cesar Chavez Library

 

Salinas kids playing in the snow.
Snow came to Salinas in December!  The Salinas Public Library had snow made for their patrons to enjoy.  Many of the kids had never seen snow before this day.  It was a magical and memorable day for many of our youths in Salinas.

 

 

Everyone is welcome to join us for programs and activities at the John Steinbeck Library, the El Gabilan Library, and the Cesar Chavez Library.  Please check out our website for the latest activities, times, and dates. 
 
Ensen Exbibit at John Steinbeck 

The Ensen People Exhibit at John Steinbeck Library 


The Essen people, who are ancestors of the  Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation, have loaned the John Steinbeck library artifacts to honor the Ensen people.  Please come by John Steinbeckl library today to learn more about the beautiful traditions of a local Indian tribes.

 

 

     

Covered California Enrollment Help at the Salinas Public Library Near You

The Salinas Public Library is hosting a free help and support program to get your latest questions answered in regards to our new health care legislation.  Please see times and dates below of how you can get help this month.

Covered California Enrollment Help at the Salinas Public Library

Please join us this year for more fun filled programs and activities


Visit:  http://salinaspubliclibrary.org for more information.

   

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