Upcoming Events

The community is invited to launch Salina Reads with an evening of music, creativity, and animal-themed fun. Guests can enjoy live music from Treehouse, tasty appetizers, and a hands-on animal craft for all ages.

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.

This Take and Make kit includes origami paper and a link to a Creativebug tutorial taught by artist and crafter Faith Hale.

Kickstart your mornings with a cup of coffee and a creative boost at our monthly crafting sessions! Each month brings a new craft project, with all supplies and coffee provided by the library.

Kids won't want to miss this interactive music program with instructors from Joyful Noise Studios.

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!

Join us for an educational program with Operation WildLife, the largest publicly funded clinic and wildlife rehabilitation service in Kansas.

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

*No Brainy Babies May 20 & May 25.

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.

Frank R. Hayde is a career law enforcement officer whose Kansas City heritage reaches back to the 19th century.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.