Consider giving to MC Gives Big Ideas Take Flight campaign. The Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) is a selected nonprofit agency, and our "Big Idea" is to offer a boot camp for young children this summer going into kindergarten who haven't experienced a preschool program. For more information go to www.mcgives.com.
Upcoming Programs
Legendary Book Club
This is a book club for 5th, 6th & 7th grade students than includes a discussion, activities related to the book being read, and snacks.
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
John Steinbeck Library, 350 Lincoln Ave.
(831) 758-7311
College Workshops at the Library
Explore all the options available at Hartnell College for adult education, and post-high school programs. Meet representatives for the Dream Act, Financial Aid, and College Pathways.
Thursday, Dec. 1 & Wednesday, Dec. 7
4:00 -6:00 pm
Cesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Rd. (831) 758-7345
Forget "to be, or not to be." The real question is "have you tried hoopla"? Hoopla's the place to stream music, binge on television shows, and browse an impressive collection of e-materials. If OverDrive is for books, hoopla is for those seeking movies, music,comics, and other streaming content. Listen to Michael Buble's new album "nobody but me," or watch Bryan Cranston in the film "The Infiltrator." All you need is a Salinas Public Library card.
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
This New York Times bestseller is from a Swedish author who writes about a man with "staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse," whose world changes after an affable couple, and their two chatty daughters, move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox.
The book was made into a film by Director Hannes Holm, and will be available on DVD in December.
Please call or come into our library for a complete list of New York Times Bestsellers.
Introducing New Staff
Welcome Mila Rianto Technical Services Manager
We're very happy to have Mila Rianto join the managerial team at the Salinas Public Library. Mila has a Masters in Information & Library Science from the University of North Texas, and previously worked for a library system in Southern California where she had the opportunity to impact their literacy programs and services.
Mila was born in Jakarta, Indonesia and grew up reading books, and tinkering with computers. She learned English from watching Sesame Street, and loves to travel. She's a bit of a food connoisseur and will try anything once.
Quick Links & Other News
Do you want to help other families in need this Holiday Season? The Salinas Public Library has donation bins from the Monterey County Food Bank at each of our libraries. Stop in to check out a book, or DVD, and donate canned goods. You'll be helping a family in need.
The Salinas Public Library will be closed Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
