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Surface Design on Ceramics

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 8:00am - 8:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Painter and potter Cindy Willingham shares two approachable resist techniques to add depth and personality to your ceramic work.

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

Painter and potter Cindy Willingham shares two approachable resist techniques to add depth and personality to your ceramic work.

Brainy Babies

Brainy Babies

Wednesday, April 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.
Miranda Cowley Heller

Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

 

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

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

 

Superhero Creator

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Digital
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

What's every superhero care about almost as much as saving the world? That's right, how cool they look while they do it.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

What's every superhero care about almost as much as saving the world? That's right, how cool they look while they do it.

Sip & Solve Trivia Night

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for an engaging evening at Ad Astra, where the library hosts a monthly trivia night! Test your knowledge on various topics 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:

Join us for an engaging evening at Ad Astra, where the library hosts a monthly trivia night! Test your knowledge on various topics for a chance to win a gift card to Ad Astra.

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.

Take & Make Kids Craft

All Day
Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

If you're looking for a simple and easy craft for kids, then this Take and Make program is for you!  We'll give you a bag filled with almost all the supplies you will need and the instructions for how to make your craft. 

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

If you're looking for a simple and easy craft for kids, then this Take and Make program is for you!  We'll give you a bag filled with almost all the supplies you will need and the instructions for how to make your craft. 

DEAR Poster

Drop Everything And Read Day @ SPL!

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Information Services at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Youth, Teen, Adult

Sometimes the best plan is to pause everything and open a good book!
Join us at Salina Public Library during National Library Week to celebrate Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) Day! 

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

Sometimes the best plan is to pause everything and open a good book!
Join us at Salina Public Library during National Library Week to celebrate Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) Day! 

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.

Jungle Escape Room

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room #1 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Salina Reads, Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Strap on your adventuring gear and see if you have what it takes to track down the Dragon Eye Rubies and make it out alive!

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

Strap on your adventuring gear and see if you have what it takes to track down the Dragon Eye Rubies and make it out alive!

pokemon club

Pokémon Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

In this beginner to intermediate Pokemon program, you can learn how to play the game, trade cards, find out how to spot a fake card, and meet fellow Pokemon fans! 

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

In this beginner to intermediate Pokemon program, you can learn how to play the game, trade cards, find out how to spot a fake card, and meet fellow Pokemon fans! 

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.
All That Breathes

Reel Film Fans - All That Breathes

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Salina Reads, 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: Salina Reads, 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. 

Jungle Escape Room

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room #1 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Salina Reads, Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Strap on your adventuring gear and see if you have what it takes to track down the Dragon Eye Rubies and make it out alive!

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

Strap on your adventuring gear and see if you have what it takes to track down the Dragon Eye Rubies and make it out alive!

Evening Storytime

Thursday, April 23, 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.

Music Discovery Kit

Friday, April 24, 2026 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, April 24, 2026 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.

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.
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.

Salina Reads Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Let’s wrap up our Salina Reads with a great story about a unique pet and their owner as they try and show others that all pets can come in different shapes and sizes. 

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

Let’s wrap up our Salina Reads with a great story about a unique pet and their owner as they try and show others that all pets can come in different shapes and sizes. 

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

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:15pm
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.

Cancelled
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

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:15pm - 2:30pm
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.

Cancelled
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

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 2:45pm
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.

Cancelled
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.