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Bingo

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room #2 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Get your game face ready—bingo nights are back at the library! There will be traditional bingo every month this summer for the chance to win library swag, treats, and other fun prizes.

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

Get your game face ready—bingo nights are back at the library! There will be traditional bingo every month this summer for the chance to win library swag, treats, and other fun prizes.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Transitions in Rock Music 1950s-1980s: Form and Function

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room #2 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Hobbies, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

A look at the aesthetics of rock music, especially in regards to 1) song ""form: and 2) rock's attempts to ""grow up"" from its earliest adolescent roots to becoming more ""adult"" in the mid-60s.

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

A look at the aesthetics of rock music, especially in regards to 1) song ""form: and 2) rock's attempts to ""grow up"" from its earliest adolescent roots to becoming more ""adult"" in the mid-60s.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Where the Wind Leads

Fantastic NON-Fiction Book Discussion: Where the Wind Leads

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Campbell Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Cover of Ella Edwards is Not A Vampire

Book Signing with Author Sophia Wachtel

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Information Services at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adult

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the . . . vampires?

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Information Services
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the . . . vampires?

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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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Summer Kick Off Party

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Caldwell Plaza at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Youth, Teen, Adult

Kick off the summer with carnival games, face painting, and more. Fun for the whole family! Pizza provided, first come first served. Find us in Caldwell Plaza on the lawn of the library. 

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Caldwell Plaza
Age Group: Early Childhood, Youth, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Kick off the summer with carnival games, face painting, and more. Fun for the whole family! Pizza provided, first come first served. Find us in Caldwell Plaza on the lawn of 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Community Creations Kits- DIY Hydrating Water Beads Ice Pack 

All Day 5/26 - 5/31
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Community Creations Kits are the next evolution of our Take & Make crafts! These monthly pick–up kits require no registration—just stop by, grab a kit, and create at home with included supplies and instructions.

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

Community Creations Kits are the next evolution of our Take & Make crafts! These monthly pick–up kits require no registration—just stop by, grab a kit, and create at home with included supplies and instructions.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Women's Search for Justice in Indian Country

The True Crime Collective: "Yellow Bird: oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

The True Crime Collective Book Group offers a welcoming space for anyone interested in reading and discussing nonfiction stories about real-life crimes—from murder and corruption to fraud, ethics, and beyond.

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

The True Crime Collective Book Group offers a welcoming space for anyone interested in reading and discussing nonfiction stories about real-life crimes—from murder and corruption to fraud, ethics, and beyond.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Salina Family Mobile Medical Unit

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Iris Fold Greeting Cards

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room #2 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

In this session, instructor Emily Mallory will show participants how to create Iris Fold Greeting Cards, perfect to send to friends and family.

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

In this session, instructor Emily Mallory will show participants how to create Iris Fold Greeting Cards, perfect to send to friends and family.

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.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Dark Crystal

Reel Film Fans - The Dark Crystal

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult

Come experience and appreciate film at Salina Art Center Cinema. We will have a discussion afterward. Open to all with a library card but they can also be issued with a valid ID at program and registration is encouraged. 

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come experience and appreciate film at Salina Art Center Cinema. We will have a discussion afterward. Open to all with a library card but they can also be issued with a valid ID at program and registration is encouraged. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Community Creations Kits- Watercolor Bookmarks

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Community Creations Kits are the next evolution of our Take & Make crafts! These monthly pick–up kits require no registration—just stop by, grab a kit, and create at home with included supplies and instructions.

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

Community Creations Kits are the next evolution of our Take & Make crafts! These monthly pick–up kits require no registration—just stop by, grab a kit, and create at home with included supplies and instructions.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Demonstration Garden Tour

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

This walking tour of the Demonstration Garden in Kenwood Park, is hosted by Horticulture Extension Agent Jason Graves and the Central Kansas District Extension Master Gardener volunteers.The tour will include looking at the various garden areas an

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

This walking tour of the Demonstration Garden in Kenwood Park, is hosted by Horticulture Extension Agent Jason Graves and the Central Kansas District Extension Master Gardener volunteers.The tour will include looking at the various garden areas an

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Messy Mah Jongg

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room #1 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Our “Messy Mah Jongg” version of traditional Chinese Mah Jongg is easy to learn and a great way to laugh, learn, and spend time together with family and friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: McKenzie Center
Room: Meeting Room #1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our “Messy Mah Jongg” version of traditional Chinese Mah Jongg is easy to learn and a great way to laugh, learn, and spend time together with family and friends.

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.
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Mary Savig

Virtual Author Talk: Mary Savig

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig

 

A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Colla

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion, Other
Event Details:

Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig

 

A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Colla

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Genius Party Beyond

Anime Club - Genius Party Beyond

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Language & Culture, Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Explore Japanese animation by watching several episodes of a series or an entire film with others and discussing afterward in a fun, casual setting. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Campbell Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Language & Culture, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore Japanese animation by watching several episodes of a series or an entire film with others and discussing afterward in a fun, casual setting. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sip & Solve Trivia Night

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

An engaging evening of trivia hosted by library staff at Ad Astra. Test your knowledge on various topics through five rounds for a chance to win a gift card to Ad Astra.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games, Hobbies
Event Details:

An engaging evening of trivia hosted by library staff at Ad Astra. Test your knowledge on various topics through five rounds for a chance to win a gift card to Ad Astra.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Writer’s Group

Monday, June 8, 2026 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group
The Husbands

Monday Night Book Discussion: The Husbands

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Book Discussion:

Monday Night Book Discussion is a friendly book club that talks about a different title each month from a variety of genres.

The Husbands

by Holly G

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

Book Discussion

Monday Night Book Discussion is a friendly book club that talks about a different title each month from a variety of genres.

The Husbands

by Holly G

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Messy Mah Jongg

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room #1 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Our “Messy Mah Jongg” version of traditional Chinese Mah Jongg is easy to learn and a great way to laugh, learn, and spend time together with family and friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: McKenzie Center
Room: Meeting Room #1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our “Messy Mah Jongg” version of traditional Chinese Mah Jongg is easy to learn and a great way to laugh, learn, and spend time together with family and friends.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Salina Family Mobile Medical Unit

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Coloring

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room #2 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Our Adult Coloring program is an easygoing, stress–free hour of coloring, conversation, and self–care.

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

Our Adult Coloring program is an easygoing, stress–free hour of coloring, conversation, and self–care.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Cynthia Keefer Patton

Genealogy Club: 10 Steps to Organizing for the Busy Genealogist

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

As a genealogist, have you not felt overwhelmed by the volumes of paper, a steady flow of daily emails, and projects that have been started but never finished?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Campbell Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As a genealogist, have you not felt overwhelmed by the volumes of paper, a steady flow of daily emails, and projects that have been started but never finished?

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Matt Dinniman

Virtual Author Talk: Matt Dinniman

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman

 

New York Times

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion, Other
Event Details:

Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman

 

New York Times

This event is in the "Adult" group

Couples Triple Feature Movie Kits

Friday, June 12, 2026 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.