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Art Exhibit: Rick Frisbee, "Serving Salina"

All Day 11/29 - 12/19
Gallery 708 at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Adult

Rick Frisbee will feature paintings of those who "Serve Salina".

A reception is scheduled for Fri., Nov. 7 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Gallery 708
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Rick Frisbee will feature paintings of those who "Serve Salina".

A reception is scheduled for Fri., Nov. 7 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V.

Book Club to New Worlds - The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V.

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Book Club to New Worlds features a rotating selection of Fantasy Novels, Science Fiction Novels, and Graphic Novels that are either fantasy or science fiction themed. 

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Club to New Worlds features a rotating selection of Fantasy Novels, Science Fiction Novels, and Graphic Novels that are either fantasy or science fiction themed. 

Personalized Technology Session

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Center - Makerspace at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Get up to one hour of one-on-one assistance with a technology staff member, giving personalized help with your tech questions. Please bring any portable devices you have questions about and any necessary login information.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Makerspace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get up to one hour of one-on-one assistance with a technology staff member, giving personalized help with your tech questions. Please bring any portable devices you have questions about and any necessary login information.

Disclaimer(s)

Filming and Photography Policy

The Salina Public Library is permitted to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at the library and Library sponsored events for publicity. Anyone who does not wish to be photographed or filmed may opt-out by notifying Library staff. Names of patrons will not be used in publicity without consent.

Technology Assistance Policy

We can provide assistance with topics such as: 

  • email & internet searching
  • library eBooks  & resources
  • job applications & resumes
  • basic device help
  • apps basics
    • MS Office / Google Apps
  • virtual reality (Adults & Ages 12+)
  • printing your file on the 3D printer 

We are UNABLE to assist with some situations such as:

  • broken technology components
  • hardware/software troubleshooting
  • legal documents
  • money transactions
  • taxes
  • typing proofreading, or reading documents

Staff are not responsible for remembering any information discussed within the session.

Scheduled sessions will be held for 15 minutes. If this time passes a new one-on-one session will need to be scheduled.

Please only sign up for one session, if more sessions are needed they can be scheduled at the end of your first registered session.

The Checkmate Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us for a casual chess meet-up open to players of all skill levels. Challenge new opponents, enjoy the thrill of the game, and sharpen your strategy in a relaxed, social setting—no formal instruction, just pure play.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Campbell Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a casual chess meet-up open to players of all skill levels. Challenge new opponents, enjoy the thrill of the game, and sharpen your strategy in a relaxed, social setting—no formal instruction, just pure play.

Adult Writer’s Group

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room #3 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

A bi-weekly writers' group that will meet to read and critique each other’s fiction writing. Anyone is welcome to bring their work and discuss it with other writers in the community!
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: McKenzie Center
Room: Meeting Room #3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

A bi-weekly writers' group that will meet to read and critique each other’s fiction writing. Anyone is welcome to bring their work and discuss it with other writers in the community!
 

Christmas Circuit Cards

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Curious about how to make a light-up card? You might be surprised—it’s all done with a simple circuit! Join us and create your very own glowing Christmas card.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about how to make a light-up card? You might be surprised—it’s all done with a simple circuit! Join us and create your very own glowing Christmas card.

Disclaimer(s)

Filming and Photography Policy

The Salina Public Library is permitted to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at the library and Library sponsored events for publicity. Anyone who does not wish to be photographed or filmed may opt-out by notifying Library staff. Names of patrons will not be used in publicity without consent.

Holiday Wrapping Station

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room #2 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your unwrapped holiday gifts and get into the spirit at our festive wrapping station! We’ll provide the paper, ribbons, tags, and bows—you bring the presents.

Registration Required
Library Branch: McKenzie Center
Room: Meeting Room #2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your unwrapped holiday gifts and get into the spirit at our festive wrapping station! We’ll provide the paper, ribbons, tags, and bows—you bring the presents.

Salina Family Mobile Medical Unit

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Salina Family Healthcare Center will bring its mobile medical unit to SPL’s parking lot to offer Urgent Care for illness, minor injuries, school/sports physicals including lab draws and real-time results for rapid strep, flu, RSV, and COVID-19.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Salina Family Healthcare Center will bring its mobile medical unit to SPL’s parking lot to offer Urgent Care for illness, minor injuries, school/sports physicals including lab draws and real-time results for rapid strep, flu, RSV, and COVID-19.

Tiny Quilts, Big Style: DIY Quilted Runway Accessories with Sadie & Meg

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Transform your scraps into wearable art that says I love to quilt and sew! Join Sadie Metter and Meg Healy of Quilting Daily and Sew Daily to make mini quilt blocks that can be used to make accessories like earrings, necklaces, and charms.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Transform your scraps into wearable art that says I love to quilt and sew! Join Sadie Metter and Meg Healy of Quilting Daily and Sew Daily to make mini quilt blocks that can be used to make accessories like earrings, necklaces, and charms.

Embossing Holiday Cards

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room #2 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Come craft your own holiday cards using cardstock, stamps, ink, and embossing tools.

Registration Required
Library Branch: McKenzie Center
Room: Meeting Room #2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come craft your own holiday cards using cardstock, stamps, ink, and embossing tools.

Disclaimer(s)

Filming and Photography Policy

The Salina Public Library is permitted to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at the library and Library sponsored events for publicity. Anyone who does not wish to be photographed or filmed may opt-out by notifying Library staff. Names of patrons will not be used in publicity without consent.

Paper House Lanterns

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 8:00am - 8:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Home isn’t just a place, it’s an idea that represents peace, love, and safety. Papercraft artist Dawn M. Cardona often utilizes houses as a motif and after a recent move, she was inspired to bring one of her 2D designs to life in 3D form.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Home isn’t just a place, it’s an idea that represents peace, love, and safety. Papercraft artist Dawn M. Cardona often utilizes houses as a motif and after a recent move, she was inspired to bring one of her 2D designs to life in 3D form.

84, Charing Cross Road

Fantastic NON-Fiction Book Discussion: 84, Charing Cross Road

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

84, Charing Cross Road

by  Helene Hanff

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Campbell Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

84, Charing Cross Road

by  Helene Hanff

Disclaimer(s)

Filming and Photography Policy

The Salina Public Library is permitted to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at the library and Library sponsored events for publicity. Anyone who does not wish to be photographed or filmed may opt-out by notifying Library staff. Names of patrons will not be used in publicity without consent.

Couples Triple Feature Movie Kits

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Movie, Pickup Service
Age Group:
Adult

For this movie kit, you’ll sign up to receive a triple feature of PG-13 & R-rated movies. Each month’s movies will have a different theme or genre, with three surprise library DVDs checked out to you for 14 days.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library Pickup
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie, Pickup Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

For this movie kit, you’ll sign up to receive a triple feature of PG-13 & R-rated movies. Each month’s movies will have a different theme or genre, with three surprise library DVDs checked out to you for 14 days.

Family Triple Feature Movie Kits

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Movie, Pickup Service
Age Group:
Adult

For this movie kit, you’ll sign up to receive a triple feature of G & PG-rated movies. Each month's movies will have a different theme or genre with three surprise library DVDs checked out to you for 14 days.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library Pickup
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie, Pickup Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

For this movie kit, you’ll sign up to receive a triple feature of G & PG-rated movies. Each month's movies will have a different theme or genre with three surprise library DVDs checked out to you for 14 days.

Coffee & Crafts

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room #2 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Kickstart your mornings with a cup of coffee and a creative boost at our monthly crafting sessions! Each month brings a new surprise craft project, with all supplies and coffee provided by the library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: McKenzie Center
Room: Meeting Room #2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kickstart your mornings with a cup of coffee and a creative boost at our monthly crafting sessions! Each month brings a new surprise craft project, with all supplies and coffee provided by the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Filming and Photography Policy

The Salina Public Library is permitted to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at the library and Library sponsored events for publicity. Anyone who does not wish to be photographed or filmed may opt-out by notifying Library staff. Names of patrons will not be used in publicity without consent.

Personalized Technology Session

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Technology Center - Makerspace at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Get up to one hour of one-on-one assistance with a technology staff member, giving personalized help with your tech questions. Please bring any portable devices you have questions about and any necessary login information.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Makerspace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get up to one hour of one-on-one assistance with a technology staff member, giving personalized help with your tech questions. Please bring any portable devices you have questions about and any necessary login information.

Disclaimer(s)

Filming and Photography Policy

The Salina Public Library is permitted to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at the library and Library sponsored events for publicity. Anyone who does not wish to be photographed or filmed may opt-out by notifying Library staff. Names of patrons will not be used in publicity without consent.

Technology Assistance Policy

We can provide assistance with topics such as: 

  • email & internet searching
  • library eBooks  & resources
  • job applications & resumes
  • basic device help
  • apps basics
    • MS Office / Google Apps
  • virtual reality (Adults & Ages 12+)
  • printing your file on the 3D printer 

We are UNABLE to assist with some situations such as:

  • broken technology components
  • hardware/software troubleshooting
  • legal documents
  • money transactions
  • taxes
  • typing proofreading, or reading documents

Staff are not responsible for remembering any information discussed within the session.

Scheduled sessions will be held for 15 minutes. If this time passes a new one-on-one session will need to be scheduled.

Please only sign up for one session, if more sessions are needed they can be scheduled at the end of your first registered session.

3D Pens Christmas Ornament

3D Pens-Ornaments

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Lift your imagination off the page with the 3Doodler 3D pen. Participants will create a fun 3D ornament to take home.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lift your imagination off the page with the 3Doodler 3D pen. Participants will create a fun 3D ornament to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Filming and Photography Policy

The Salina Public Library is permitted to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at the library and Library sponsored events for publicity. Anyone who does not wish to be photographed or filmed may opt-out by notifying Library staff. Names of patrons will not be used in publicity without consent.

Personalized Technology Session

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Technology Center - Makerspace at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Get up to one hour of one-on-one assistance with a technology staff member, giving personalized help with your tech questions. Please bring any portable devices you have questions about and any necessary login information.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Makerspace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get up to one hour of one-on-one assistance with a technology staff member, giving personalized help with your tech questions. Please bring any portable devices you have questions about and any necessary login information.

Disclaimer(s)

Filming and Photography Policy

The Salina Public Library is permitted to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at the library and Library sponsored events for publicity. Anyone who does not wish to be photographed or filmed may opt-out by notifying Library staff. Names of patrons will not be used in publicity without consent.

Technology Assistance Policy

We can provide assistance with topics such as: 

  • email & internet searching
  • library eBooks  & resources
  • job applications & resumes
  • basic device help
  • apps basics
    • MS Office / Google Apps
  • virtual reality (Adults & Ages 12+)
  • printing your file on the 3D printer 

We are UNABLE to assist with some situations such as:

  • broken technology components
  • hardware/software troubleshooting
  • legal documents
  • money transactions
  • taxes
  • typing proofreading, or reading documents

Staff are not responsible for remembering any information discussed within the session.

Scheduled sessions will be held for 15 minutes. If this time passes a new one-on-one session will need to be scheduled.

Please only sign up for one session, if more sessions are needed they can be scheduled at the end of your first registered session.

CB Mixtape: The Night Before Christmas

All Day
Digital
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by a common theme.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by a common theme.

Music Discovery Kit

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Pickup Service
Age Group:
Adult

Introducing the Music Discovery Kit — a unique take-home kit designed to broaden your musical horizons! Each kit includes three randomly selected CDs.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library Pickup
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Pickup Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introducing the Music Discovery Kit — a unique take-home kit designed to broaden your musical horizons! Each kit includes three randomly selected CDs.

Mystery Book of the Month

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Pickup Service
Age Group:
Adult

Mystery Book of the Month is an opportunity to sign up to receive a book chosen by library staff that will be a mystery until you take it home! Books will be checked out to you for 28 days.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library Pickup
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Pickup Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mystery Book of the Month is an opportunity to sign up to receive a book chosen by library staff that will be a mystery until you take it home! Books will be checked out to you for 28 days.

Personalized Technology Session

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Center - Makerspace at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Get up to one hour of one-on-one assistance with a technology staff member, giving personalized help with your tech questions. Please bring any portable devices you have questions about and any necessary login information.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Makerspace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get up to one hour of one-on-one assistance with a technology staff member, giving personalized help with your tech questions. Please bring any portable devices you have questions about and any necessary login information.

Disclaimer(s)

Filming and Photography Policy

The Salina Public Library is permitted to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at the library and Library sponsored events for publicity. Anyone who does not wish to be photographed or filmed may opt-out by notifying Library staff. Names of patrons will not be used in publicity without consent.

Technology Assistance Policy

We can provide assistance with topics such as: 

  • email & internet searching
  • library eBooks  & resources
  • job applications & resumes
  • basic device help
  • apps basics
    • MS Office / Google Apps
  • virtual reality (Adults & Ages 12+)
  • printing your file on the 3D printer 

We are UNABLE to assist with some situations such as:

  • broken technology components
  • hardware/software troubleshooting
  • legal documents
  • money transactions
  • taxes
  • typing proofreading, or reading documents

Staff are not responsible for remembering any information discussed within the session.

Scheduled sessions will be held for 15 minutes. If this time passes a new one-on-one session will need to be scheduled.

Please only sign up for one session, if more sessions are needed they can be scheduled at the end of your first registered session.

Salina Family Mobile Medical Unit

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Salina Family Healthcare Center will bring its mobile medical unit to SPL’s parking lot to offer Urgent Care for illness, minor injuries, school/sports physicals including lab draws and real-time results for rapid strep, flu, RSV, and COVID-19.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Salina Family Healthcare Center will bring its mobile medical unit to SPL’s parking lot to offer Urgent Care for illness, minor injuries, school/sports physicals including lab draws and real-time results for rapid strep, flu, RSV, and COVID-19.

Shibori-Inspired Snow Flakes

Adult Take and Make Crafts: Shibori-Inspired Paper Snowflakes

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Pickup Service
Age Group:
Adult

If you enjoy making paper snowflakes, register for this take and make and and try a new twist on the tradition.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library Pickup
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Pickup Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you enjoy making paper snowflakes, register for this take and make and and try a new twist on the tradition.