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Red Fern and Fuzz: When Nature Breaks The Law

Salina Reads Happy Hour Book Discussion

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Salina Reads, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Salina Reads will close with a Happy Hour Book Discussion at Red Fern Booksellers as we wrap up this year’s community reading experience.  Enjoy light appetizers and lively conversation while we delve into Fuzz: When Nature Bre
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Salina Reads, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:
Salina Reads will close with a Happy Hour Book Discussion at Red Fern Booksellers as we wrap up this year’s community reading experience.  Enjoy light appetizers and lively conversation while we delve into Fuzz: When Nature Bre

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.

Adult Writer’s Group

Monday, April 27, 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!

Book Decorating Party

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room #2 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Turn an ordinary book into a dazzling work of art at our Book Decorating Party. Try your hand at painting along the edge of pages, then add sparkle with adhesive gems and decorative embellishments on the cover.

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

Turn an ordinary book into a dazzling work of art at our Book Decorating Party. Try your hand at painting along the edge of pages, then add sparkle with adhesive gems and decorative embellishments on the cover.

Jason Reynolds

Virtual Author Talk: Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

 

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

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

 

Genius Party

Anime Club - Genius Party

Wednesday, May 6, 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. 

The Mountains Sing

Monday Night Book Discussion: The Mountains Sing

Monday, May 11, 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 Mountains Sing

by Nguyẽ̂n Phan Qué̂ Mai
 

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 Mountains Sing

by Nguyẽ̂n Phan Qué̂ Mai
 

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.
Wool by Hugh Howey

Book Club to New Worlds - Wool by Hugh Howey

Sunday, May 17, 2026 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. 

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

Where the Wind Leads

by Vinh Chung

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

Where the Wind Leads

by Vinh Chung

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.
sko

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.
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. 

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. 

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.
Les Normaux, Volume One by Janine Janssen

Book Club to New Worlds - Les Normaux, Volume One by Janine Janssen

Sunday, June 14, 2026 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. 

The Dirt Beneath Our Door

Fantastic NON-Fiction Book Discussion: The Dirt Beneath Our Door

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

The Dirt Beneath Our Door

by  Pamela Jones and Elizabeth Ridley

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

The Dirt Beneath Our Door

by  Pamela Jones and Elizabeth Ridley

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.
Shaft (1971)

Reel Film Fans - Shaft (1971)

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
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: 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. 

Summer Days with Coo

Anime Club - Summer Days with Coo

Wednesday, July 1, 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. 

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Campbell Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Language & Culture, Movie
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. 

THSD

Ballet in the Park presented by Tamara Howe School of Dance

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Performance, Other
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult

Join us for Ballet in the Park, a delightful outdoor performance presented by Tamara Howe School of Dance. Enjoy an evening of graceful movement, beautiful music, and the joy of dance.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Performance, Other
Event Details:

Join us for Ballet in the Park, a delightful outdoor performance presented by Tamara Howe School of Dance. Enjoy an evening of graceful movement, beautiful music, and the joy of dance.

When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

Book Club to New Worlds - When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

Sunday, July 12, 2026 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. 

The Berry Pickers

Monday Night Book Discussion: The Berry Pickers

Monday, July 13, 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 Berry Pickers

by Am

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 Berry Pickers

by Am

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.
The Stranger in the Woods

Fantastic NON-Fiction Book Discussion: The Stranger in the Woods

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

The Stranger in the Woods

by Michael Finkel

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

The Stranger in the Woods

by Michael Finkel

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.
The Third Man

Reel Film Fans - The Third Man

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

The Third Man: In postwar Vienna, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives as a guest of Harry Lime, only to learn he has died.

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

The Third Man: In postwar Vienna, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives as a guest of Harry Lime, only to learn he has died.

Summer Pool Party

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Youth, Teen, Adult

Celebrate Summer at the Library with us at Kenwood Cove! Frozen treats and water will be provided. Tickets will be available at the Youth Services desk starting Monday, July 20th, through Saturday, July 25th, as supplies last.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Youth, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate Summer at the Library with us at Kenwood Cove! Frozen treats and water will be provided. Tickets will be available at the Youth Services desk starting Monday, July 20th, through Saturday, July 25th, as supplies last.

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.
Orbital by Samantha Harvey

Book Club to New Worlds - Orbital by Samantha Harvey

Sunday, August 9, 2026 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. 

Lessons in Chemistry

Monday Night Book Discussion: Lessons in Chemistry

Monday, August 10, 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.

Lessons in Chemistry

by

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.

Lessons in Chemistry

by

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.