This summer the City of Salinas Library & Community Service Department is offering a variety of recreation and library programs to meet your needs and your child's interest. Check out all of what we are offering below, and don't forget to mark your calendars for the special performances!
Sports Camps
Summer Basketball Clinic (ages 4 - 11) Session I: June 19 - 23, Session II: June 26 - 30 4 - 5 year olds: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 6 - 8 year olds: 11:30 - 1:30 p.m., 9 - 11 year olds: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cost $30/$37 non resident
Summer Hartnell Basketball Camp (grades 4th - 8th) July 31 - August 4, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Cost: $15.00
Summer Soccer Camp (ages 5 - 13) July 10 - July 14, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Cost: $15.00 For complete information on this program, click here.
Kids Summer Fun Festival (ages 5 - 13) Session 1: June 12 - 16, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Cost $60/$67 non resident Session II: July 17 - 21, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Cost $60/$67 non resident For complete information on this program, click here.
For more information on all of these Sports programs, click here.
Summer Fun at the REC
June 5 - August 5
Ages 5 - 18
All programs are free
Animal Week (6/12 - 6/17)
Mad Scientist Week (6/19 - 6/24)
Hawaiian Week (6/26 - 7/1)
Americana Week (7/3 - 7/8)
Kiddie Kapers Week (7/10 - 7/15)
Rodeo Week (717 - 7/22)
Arts & Craft Week (7/24 - 7/29)
Carnival Week (7/31 - 8/5)
Afternoon programs at Bread Box Recreation Center, Central Park Recreation, Closter Park, El Dorado Park, the Firehouse and Hebbron Family Center. Call (831) 758-7306 for more information.
Skate Days at El Dorado Park
If you're looking for a place to skate with friends, check out El Dorado Park this summer.
Saturdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
June 17 - July 15
August 19 - September 16
El Dorado Park is located at 1655 El Dorado Drive in Salinas.
July is National Parks & Recreation Month
Rec FUN in the Park
Put on your sunscreen and bring a water bottle. July is National Parks & Recreation Month. Join us for kickball, soccer, games, arts & crafts and more every Saturday in July.
Saturdays, 12:00 - 4:00 pm July 1, Hartnell Park (725 W. Acacia St.)
July 8, Monte Bella Park (1601 Monte Bella Blvd.) July 22, Northgate Park (1600 Seville St.)
July 29, Natividad Creek Park (1395 Nogal Dr.).
Summer Library Programs
There are many fun programs happening at the library this summer, and you can register for them on line this year, or in person the first day of the programming. Space is limited.
Learn to Code Week June 13 - 16, John Steinbeck Library; June 20 - 30, Cesar Chavez Library
Mix-up-the-Fun July 11 - 14, John Steinbeck Library; July 25 - 28, Cesar Chavez Library
Kids Art Week June 27 - 30, Cesar Chavez Library; July 25 - 28, John Steinbeck Library
Click the links for more information, and to register online where possible. Please call the library for exact times and locations.
If you can't attend a week-long program, we recommend you sign up for summer reading.
LALive Performances @ the Library
The Myth Adventures of Melanie Moe
Friday, July 7
Rock Steady Juggling
Saturday, July 22
Tom Noddy, Bubble Magic
Wednesday, June 28
Kate & the Beanstalk
Monday, June 19
ALAN the AMAZING - STEM, Technology, Engineering and MAGIC
Saturday, July 15
Performance times vary at each library location. Click here for the exact times and locations.
Summer Reading Sign-ups
The Summer Reading program is a fun way for youth and adults to keep reading throughout the summer, and join a community of other readers. Register online today and pickup a reading log at your nearest library to track your progress and win great prizes! You can also register in person at all of our Salinas public libraries.
Summer Reading runs June 10 - July 28, 2017. Prizes will be given out for completed reading logs (maximum two per person). You can print a summer reading log here.
Youth ages 14-18 are invited to participate in our first Youth and Government Institute!
From July 5 - 21, 2017, youth will participate in a 3-week summer program at City Hall to learn about our local government, careers in local government, and how to advocate for positive change.
APPLY TODAY!!! The application deadline is June 22, 2017.
For complete information on this program, click here.
