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Bookmark Contest

All Day 3/16 - 4/30
North Lobby at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Show us your creativity by designing a bookmark inspired by this year’s theme: “Books are just the beginning.” Winning designs in each age category will be printed and available at the library this summer!

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: North Lobby
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Show us your creativity by designing a bookmark inspired by this year’s theme: “Books are just the beginning.” Winning designs in each age category will be printed and available at the library this summer!

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Library Luck Raffle 2026

03/19/2026 @ 8:00am to 04/24/2026 @ 12:00am
Digital
Program Type:
Games, Other
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Youth, Teen, Adult

GET TICKETS HERE!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital
Age Group: Early Childhood, Youth, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

GET TICKETS HERE!

Junk Journaling Daily Practice

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 8:00am - 8:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Junk journaling is about recording everyday life using everyday materials. So of course a lot of these come in the form of garbage and trash and things we encounter without even thinking

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

Junk journaling is about recording everyday life using everyday materials. So of course a lot of these come in the form of garbage and trash and things we encounter without even thinking

Brainy Babies

Brainy Babies

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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. 

*No Brainy Babies May 20 & May 25.

 

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. 

*No Brainy Babies May 20 & May 25.

 

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.

Salina Family Mobile Medical Unit

Wednesday, April 1, 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.

preschool

Preschool Pals Storytime

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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!  

*No Preschool Pals Storytime May 20. 

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!  

*No Preschool Pals Storytime May 20. 

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.

Book Buddies

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth

Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Practice reading tail-waggin’ books for 15 minutes to a four-legged friend in a non-judgmental environment.

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

Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Practice reading tail-waggin’ books for 15 minutes to a four-legged friend in a non-judgmental environment.

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.

Book Buddies

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth

Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Practice reading tail-waggin’ books for 15 minutes to a four-legged friend in a non-judgmental environment.

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

Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Practice reading tail-waggin’ books for 15 minutes to a four-legged friend in a non-judgmental environment.

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.

Book Buddies

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth

Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Practice reading tail-waggin’ books for 15 minutes to a four-legged friend in a non-judgmental environment.

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

Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Practice reading tail-waggin’ books for 15 minutes to a four-legged friend in a non-judgmental environment.

Book Buddies

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth

Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Practice reading tail-waggin’ books for 15 minutes to a four-legged friend in a non-judgmental environment.

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

Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Practice reading tail-waggin’ books for 15 minutes to a four-legged friend in a non-judgmental environment.

Napping Princess

Anime Club - Napping Princess

Wednesday, April 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. 

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. 

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.
joyful noise

Music Storytime with Joyful Noise

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for this fun musical storytime that combines great stories and songs. Music Storytime is hosted by Melissa Burrows of Joyful Noise Studios. 

To enter Joyful Noise Playhouse, you will enter the entrance near Carlos O’Kelly’s.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for this fun musical storytime that combines great stories and songs. Music Storytime is hosted by Melissa Burrows of Joyful Noise Studios. 

To enter Joyful Noise Playhouse, you will enter the entrance near Carlos O’Kelly’s.

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.
Valerie Neal

Virtual Author Talk: Valerie Neal

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

 

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

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

 

LEGO

LEGO Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth

Build with your friends and join us for fun challenges!  

 

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

Build with your friends and join us for fun 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.

Evening Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Youth

Evening Storytime combines the best elements of all our story times to suit a wide range of ages so that the whole family can attend together for stories, songs, rhymes, and music time.

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

Evening Storytime combines the best elements of all our story times to suit a wide range of ages so that the whole family can attend together for stories, songs, rhymes, and music time.

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.
Sashiko Sewing

Adult Take and Make Craft: Sashiko Sewing

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Pickup Service
Age Group:
Adult

Try the traditional art of Sashiko embroidery with this Take and Make kit, which includes fabric, needle, and thread.

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

Try the traditional art of Sashiko embroidery with this Take and Make kit, which includes fabric, needle, and thread.

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.

Easter

All Day
Digital, Salina Public Library Pickup, McKenzie Center, Salina Public Library, Off Site
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Branches:
Digital, Salina Public Library Pickup, McKenzie Center, Salina Public Library, Off Site
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.
Teen Bookworm Kit

Teen Bookworm Kit

All Day
North Lobby at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Pickup Service
Age Group:
Teen

Hey, teen bookworms! Sign up for our awesome monthly book kit. Enjoy a free book, fun book-themed swag, and a snack. Get ready to open a world of adventure every month!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: North Lobby
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Pickup Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey, teen bookworms! Sign up for our awesome monthly book kit. Enjoy a free book, fun book-themed swag, and a snack. Get ready to open a world of adventure every month!

Brainy Babies

Brainy Babies

Monday, April 6, 2026 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. 

*No Brainy Babies May 20 & May 25.

 

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. 

*No Brainy Babies May 20 & May 25.

 

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.
toddler

Toddler Storytime

Monday, April 6, 2026 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.

 

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.