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The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz

The Connection Cure: How Social Prescribing Can Transform our Health (and Healthcare)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room #1 at McKenzie Center
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Traditionally, when we get sick, health care professionals ask, “What’s the matter with you?” But around the world, teams of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers have started to flip the script, asking “What matters to you?” I

Registration Required
Library Branch: McKenzie Center
Room: Meeting Room #1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Traditionally, when we get sick, health care professionals ask, “What’s the matter with you?” But around the world, teams of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers have started to flip the script, asking “What matters to you?” I

Vanessa Riley

Virtual Author Talk: Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

 

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

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

 

Genesis of Misery by Neon Yang

Book Club to New Worlds - Genesis of Misery by Neon Yang

Sunday, February 8, 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. 

James

Monday Night Book Discussion: James

Monday, February 9, 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.

James

by Percival Evere

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.

James

by Percival Evere

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.
books

My First Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for this all-new book club. My 1st book club is a reading program designed for children in kindergarten through second grade to fill the gap between storytime and some of our more advanced elementary-age programming.

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 this all-new book club. My 1st book club is a reading program designed for children in kindergarten through second grade to fill the gap between storytime and some of our more advanced elementary-age programming.

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.
Lindsey Stewart

Virtual Author Talk: Lindsey Stewart

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

 

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

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

 

adventure

Adventures in Bookland

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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.
Black In Blues

Fantastic NON-Fiction Book Discussion: Black in Blues

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Black in Blues 

by Imani Perry

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

Black in Blues 

by Imani Perry

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.
Tom Crouch

Virtual Author Talk: Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

 

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

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

 

The Forever Witness: How Genetic Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder by Edward Humes

The True Crime Collective: "The Forever Witness: How Genetic Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder"

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

Michael Perry

Virtual Author Talk: Michael Perry

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry

 

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

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry

 

Locke & Key Master Edition Volume 1 by Joe Hill

Book Club to New Worlds - Locke & Key Master Edition Volume 1 by Joe Hill

Sunday, March 8, 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 Antidote

Monday Night Book Discussion: The Antidote

Monday, March 9, 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 Antidote

by Karen R

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 Antidote

by Karen R

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.
books

My First Book Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for this all-new book club. My 1st book club is a reading program designed for children in kindergarten through second grade to fill the gap between storytime and some of our more advanced elementary-age programming.

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 this all-new book club. My 1st book club is a reading program designed for children in kindergarten through second grade to fill the gap between storytime and some of our more advanced elementary-age programming.

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.
Kate Quinn

Virtual Author Talk: Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

 

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

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

 

Cover of When We Rise: My Life in the Movement by Cleve Jones

LGBTQ+ Book Group: "When We Rise: My Life in the Movement"

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

The LGBTQ+ book group will provide a safe space for anyone interested in reading and engaging with others about novels with LGBTQ+ themes.

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

The LGBTQ+ book group will provide a safe space for anyone interested in reading and engaging with others about novels with LGBTQ+ themes.

adventure

Adventures in Bookland

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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.
Wilkie Sprint

Fantastic NON-Fiction Book Discussion: Willkie Sprint

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Campbell Room at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Willkie Sprint

by Kerry Hellmuth

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

Willkie Sprint

by Kerry Hellmuth

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.
Shoshana Walter

Virtual Author Talk: Shoshana Walter

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Digital
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

 

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

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

 

books

My First Book Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Center - Classroom at Salina Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for this all-new book club. My 1st book club is a reading program designed for children in kindergarten through second grade to fill the gap between storytime and some of our more advanced elementary-age programming.

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 this all-new book club. My 1st book club is a reading program designed for children in kindergarten through second grade to fill the gap between storytime and some of our more advanced elementary-age programming.

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.
Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher

Book Club to New Worlds - Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher

Sunday, April 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. 

adventure

Adventures in Bookland

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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.
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
Join us for the close of Salina Reads 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: W
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Salina Reads, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for the close of Salina Reads 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: W

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 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.