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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.

Letters to Santa

All Day 12/1 - 12/14
Technology Center at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Youth, Teen

Want to send a letter to Santa? Pick up letterhead from Youth Services, print one from salinapubliclibrary.org/santa or make your own.

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Early Childhood, Youth, Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Want to send a letter to Santa? Pick up letterhead from Youth Services, print one from salinapubliclibrary.org/santa or make your own.

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. 

Cute Boy Reading

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

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Pickup Service

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Brainy Babies

Brainy Babies

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 9:45am
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Bring your little one to an interactive program with simple books, gentle movement and songs. 

 

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Classroom
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little one to an interactive program with simple books, gentle movement and songs. 

 

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Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for a Storytime designed to meet the early literacy needs of children ages 18-36 months. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and play.

 

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Classroom
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a Storytime designed to meet the early literacy needs of children ages 18-36 months. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and play.

 

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!
 

Cute Boy Reading

Pickup Service

All Day
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Pickup Service

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

Let's get these items to you!

Disclaimer(s)

Pickup Service

In order to schedule a pickup of your materials, please ensure that you have already received confirmation your materials are ready.

Salina Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00am - 9:00am
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Other

The north doors of the library are opened by 6:45 a.m. prior to the board meeting.  Board meetings are held in the Campbell Room unless noted otherwise on the board agenda. 

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Campbell Room
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The north doors of the library are opened by 6:45 a.m. prior to the board meeting.  Board meetings are held in the Campbell Room unless noted otherwise on the board agenda. 

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Dance Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for this active storytime that combines great stories and movement. Dance Storytime is hosted by Tamara Howe School of Dance. 

 

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Classroom
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for this active storytime that combines great stories and movement. Dance Storytime is hosted by Tamara Howe School of Dance. 

 

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 Craft & Wrapping Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Come enjoy some holiday music & treats, create some crafts for your loved ones and learn to wrap gifts for the holidays. Youth should be old enough to craft with minimal assistance. 

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

Come enjoy some holiday music & treats, create some crafts for your loved ones and learn to wrap gifts for the holidays. Youth should be old enough to craft with minimal assistance. 

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.

Cute Boy Reading

Pickup Service

All Day
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Pickup Service

Let's get these items to you!

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

Let's get these items to you!

Disclaimer(s)

Pickup Service

In order to schedule a pickup of your materials, please ensure that you have already received confirmation your materials are ready.
Brainy Babies

Brainy Babies

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 9:45am
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Bring your little one to an interactive program with simple books, gentle movement and songs. 

 

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Classroom
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little one to an interactive program with simple books, gentle movement and songs. 

 

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.

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Preschool Pals Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for a storytime designed especially for preschool-age children. We will share some great stories, songs and activities!  

 

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Classroom
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime designed especially for preschool-age children. We will share some great stories, songs and activities!  

 

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.

Homeschool Brick Builders

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth

Do you like to build with LEGO? DO you homeschool? Then Homeschool Brick Builders is for you. Come meet new friends, build with some old ones and have fun with different LEGO challenges. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Classroom
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like to build with LEGO? DO you homeschool? Then Homeschool Brick Builders is for you. Come meet new friends, build with some old ones and have fun with different LEGO challenges. 

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.
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Adventures in Bookland

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for a book club designed for 2nd-4th-grade level readers. We’ll meet to discuss our book of the month then have fun with activities and challenges themed around each book. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Classroom
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a book club designed for 2nd-4th-grade level readers. We’ll meet to discuss our book of the month then have fun with activities and challenges themed around each book. 

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.

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.
Cute Boy Reading

Pickup Service

All Day
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Pickup Service

Let's get these items to you!

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

Let's get these items to you!

Disclaimer(s)

Pickup Service

In order to schedule a pickup of your materials, please ensure that you have already received confirmation your materials are ready.