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Preschool Pals Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
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

4:30pm–4:45pm
Youth
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

4:45pm–5:00pm
Youth
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

5:00pm–5:15pm
Youth
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.

Cooking Class with Prairieland Market

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Prairieland Market for a lesson in cooking. Learn basic knife skills, kitchen sanitation, and food safety. After that, get ready to make some delicious food!

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

5:15pm–5:30pm
Youth
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.

Anime Club - Genius Party

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adult
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. 

Music Storytime with Joyful Noise

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
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.

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
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.

Virtual Author Talk: Marjan Kamali

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion, Other
Event Details:

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

 

Teen Take & Makes

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

Each month, pick up a new craft kit to try at home. Kits include most supplies and step-by-step instructions.

May: Origami Jumping Frogs

Summer Fun Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Classroom
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Summer fun storytime is filled with sunny stories, upbeat songs, and an activity that celebrates the joy of summer! It’s the perfect way to spark imagination and keep little learners engaged.

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.

Brainy Babies

9:30am–9:45am
Early Childhood
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 Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Early Childhood
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.

Monday Night Book Discussion: The Mountains Sing

6:15pm–7:45pm
Adult
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.

Little Books for Little Cooks

All Day
Early Childhood
Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library Pickup
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Pickup Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

These Take and Make-style kits give preschool children and their parents the chance to cook and read stories together. We provide the books, ingredients and cooking instructions.

Mini Makers

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Registration Required
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center - Classroom
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool-aged kids can join this art-based program for some cool stories and process art projects. This is a program that requires children to be able to participate with minimal help. 

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.

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Vivienne Ming

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teen, Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Digital
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion, Other
Event Details:

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming

 

Friends Board Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: McKenzie Center
Room: Meeting Room #2
Program Type: Other

Brainy Babies

9:30am–9:45am
Early Childhood
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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 Pals Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
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.

My First Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
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.

Take & Make Kids Craft

All Day
Youth
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.