Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Teen" group.

Stay N' Play

2:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Come join us and play all afternoon in the Technology Center! We will have snacks and drinks while we play a variety of gaming: Minecraft, Fortnite, Roblox, PC's, Switches, and board games.

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.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Guess the Taste

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Prescott Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to try all of the different flavors of your favorite chips? Or sip on a soda that tastes like cake? Well now you can!

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.
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type: Pickup Service
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Let's get these items to you!

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Pickup Service

In order to schedule a pickup of your materials, please ensure that you have already received confirmation your materials are ready.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Saturday Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Prescott Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Our Saturday 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.

Themes Include:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Painting with Spheros for Adults

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

What is a Sphero and how do you paint with one? Come learn about our Sphero Bolt robots and learn how to navigate them through paint and make a creative art piece.

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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come on out and use block coding with Sphero. Give Sphero directions to complete different tasks.

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.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Minecraft

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Tech Center - Classroom
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come join us and explore Minecraft with new friends. We run a custom Minecraft server that is played in Survival mode, you can also play Creative mode if you prefer.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

In 1912 Cairo, a new world where the Egyptian Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities maintains an uneasy peace, the Ministry’s youngest agent, Fatima, must stop an imposter who threatens to tear apart the very fabric of this n

Staff Training Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Digital, Salina Public Library Pickup, McKenzie Center, Salina Public Library, Off Site
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type: Pickup Service
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art Exhibit: Meghan Hessman

All Day 10/15 - 11/10
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Gallery 708
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Meghan Hessman will display her "Sunflower Follies"--watercolor and acrylic paintings in Gallery 708.

Artist reception: TBA

Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Prescott Meeting Room
Event Details:

The north doors of the library are opened by 6:45 a.m. prior to the board meeting.  Board meetings are held in the Prescott Room unless noted otherwise on the board agenda. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Dance Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Prescott Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

One-on-One Technology Assistance

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Tech Center - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Get dedicated assistance from Salina Public Library Technology Staff regarding your technology needs. Please make sure to bring necessary device(s) and logins/passwords to your appointment.

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.

Technology Assistance Policy

We can provide assistance with topics such as: 

  • email & internet searching
  • library eBooks  & resources
  • job applications & resumes
  • basic device help
  • apps basics
    • MS Office / Google Apps
  • virtual reality (Adults & Ages 12+)
  • printing your file on the 3D printer 

We are UNABLE to assist with some situations such as:

  • broken technology components
  • hardware/software troubleshooting
  • legal documents
  • money transactions
  • taxes
  • typing or proofreading documents

Staff are not responsible for remembering any information discussed within the session.

Scheduled sessions will be held for 15 minutes. If this time passes a new one-on-one session will need to be scheduled.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Tech Center - Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

October is officially Teentober and one week is set aside for Technology. Come out and learn about stop animation, how to create stop animation, and watch your final project on the last 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Volunteer Drop In

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

On the 3rd Tuesday of every month, come help out at the library and get some volunteer hours! Meet new people, help with programs, make displays and more!

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Breakout Room (Ages 6-8)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Technology Center Conference Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do you like to solve puzzles? Then come join us and work with a team to solve different puzzles or tasks and see if you can break out before time is up!

 

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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Kansas Book Fest West

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Prescott Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us as four Kansas authors from Topeka's Kansas Book Festival venture West and visit with us right here in Salina.  

Paul Crenshaw, a prize-winning essayist, is the author of a Melt With Me (2023), a compil

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: McKenzie Center
Room: Room #1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to play Mah Jongg—a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards.

Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library Pickup
Program Type: Pickup Service
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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.

Flu Shot Clinic

10:00am - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Conference Room #2
Purpose of Meeting

Salina Family Healthcare will be in SPL’s small conference room on October 16th from 11AM-1:15PM for a public walk-in flu vaccination clinic.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cricut Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Tech Center - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come join us to learn how to create a vinyl printout with the Cricut! Learn to create a free account, create a design, and how to get your design cut with the Cricut.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Tech Center - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you wanting to learn how to create a Microsoft Word document? There are several businesses that still rely on Word to create letters, brochures, calendars, letterheads, and invoices to have professional contact with their customers.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Salina Public Library
Room: Tech Center - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Get dedicated assistance from Salina Public Library Technology Staff regarding your technology needs. Please make sure to bring necessary device(s) and logins/passwords to your appointment.

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.

Technology Assistance Policy

We can provide assistance with topics such as: 

  • email & internet searching
  • library eBooks  & resources
  • job applications & resumes
  • basic device help
  • apps basics
    • MS Office / Google Apps
  • virtual reality (Adults & Ages 12+)
  • printing your file on the 3D printer 

We are UNABLE to assist with some situations such as:

  • broken technology components
  • hardware/software troubleshooting
  • legal documents
  • money transactions
  • taxes
  • typing or proofreading documents

Staff are not responsible for remembering any information discussed within the session.

Scheduled sessions will be held for 15 minutes. If this time passes a new one-on-one session will need to be scheduled.