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Mattydale Market
Wednesday, July 9 from 4-7 pm Wednesday, July 30 from 4-7 pm See what's happening at the Mattydale Market, located in the Big Lots parking lot at the corner of Route 11 and Bernard Street. Food and craft vendors will be there, along with Salina Library! |
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Tech Help by AppointmentTuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM Do you need help getting around your laptop or tablet? Would you like to set up an email account? Do you want to download an eBook? Need help searching for and applying for jobs? Tech help appointments are now available. Appointments last up to 1 hour. Registration is required.
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Art Reception: Kennan Selimovic Monday, July 14 at 7:00 pm Salina Library will host a reception for artist Kennan Selimovic on Monday, July 14 from 7-8 pm. Also known as Kenny or "Smile it's Healthy", Mr. Selimovic is a Syracuse based artist and a first-generation American born of Bosnian parents. Meet the artist at the reception or view his work displayed throughout the month of July. |
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Body on the Boardwalk: A Hunt a Killer Mystery Thursday, July 10 at 6:00 pm
Participants in the Adult Summer Program can register for this Summer Meetup. Solve a mystery with your friends and neighbors! This is an immersive murder mystery experience; the group solves it together. For adults 18+. Registration is required. |
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Trivial Pursuit: Book Lover's Edition Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 pm
Participants in the Adult Summer Program can register for this Summer Meetup. Try book trivia with your friends and neighbors! We'll make teams to compete in this Trivial Pursuit and the winning team will get a prize! For adults 18+. |
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Let's Eat Tuesday, July 8 at 6:00 pm Share in the joy of cooking and baking! Participants bring in something created with honey then taste everyone's dishes and discuss recipes and flavors. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Crafts for Seniors 50+
Friday, July 11 at 11:00 am Craft and chat with other seniors! We're making mini succulent jars. For adults 50+. Registration is required. |
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Community Bingo
Monday, July 14 at 12:00 pm Socialize and have fun playing bingo! Bring a new item under $5 for the prize table; it can be anything from a candy bar to a bar of soap. Use your imagination! You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, or there are some for sale at the library. For adults 18+. Registration is required. |
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Create
Tuesday, July 15 at 6:00 pm Create a book jewelry; you choose the books. For adults 18+. Registration is required. |
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Mixology
Tuesday, July 22 at 6:00 pm Become a mixologist as you learn to craft 3 different summer mocktails! You'll create the mocktails while learning about techniques and substitutions; you'll also get the recipe for a cocktail version. For adults 18+. Registration is required. |
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Activities for Adults with Disabilities
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Bingo for Adults with Disabilities Wednesday, July 16 at 3:00 pm Socialize and have fun playing bingo! Bring a new item under $2 for the prize table; it can be anything from a sticker to a pack of gum. Use your imagination! You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, or there are some for sale at the library. For adults 18+ with disabilities. Please register. |
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Circle of Friends Friday, July 18 at 1:00 pm Adults with disabilities, along with a mentor or family member, can meet up at the library to socialize, play games, or eat lunch together. Microwave available. For adults with disabilities 18+. Please register. |
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Dance Party Friday, July 25 at 11:00 am Dance for an hour with your friends, or sit and enjoy the music and the company! For adults with disabilities 18+, along with a mentor or family member. Please register. |
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Coloring & Puzzles for Seniors 50+ Wednesdays at 10:30 am Enjoy the conversation as you color or work on a puzle together! Bring your own coloring supplies or use ours; puzzle is provided. For adults 50+. Please register. |
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Neurodiversity Meetup Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 pm Neurodivergent adults can meet new people in our quiet room with low lighting; there are even 4 bean bag chairs for comfy lounging. Bring a snack and a drink, whatever makes you feel comfortable, or even an item to talk about. If you like, you can bring a person along who helps ease any anxiety. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Rainbow Meetup Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30 pm A safe place to gather with other LGBTQIA+ adults, ages 18 and up. Socialize, play games, and share crafts, skills, and interests. Bring a snack to share. Please register. |
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In Stitches
Monday, July 28 at 6:30 pm Whether you like to knit, crochet, or do other needlework, it's more fun to do it together! Bring in your projects to show off or work on while we chat. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Game Night: Michigan Rummy Monday, July 7 at 6:00 pm Play Michigan Rummy: combining the concept of rummy with some friendly wagering and a distaste for 1 cards, it's a lot of fun! For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Jackbox Games Monday, July 28 at 6:30 pm Jackbox Games is a studio best known for patry-game hits like Quiplash, Fibbage, Drawful, Trivia Murder Party, and more! Gather at the library to play lots of different games. You'll need a smartphone to use as a controller. Bring some snacks and a drink! For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Pitch Mondays at 10:30 am
Play Pitch, a quick and easy trick-taking game. Players choose which version to play. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Mah Jongg Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
Want to learn mah jongg? Already know how to play? Join us for weekly play. National Mah Jongg League rules. Not a tournament. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Mah Jongg & Siamese Mah Jongg Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Are you an experienced player? Join us for weekly play. National Mah Jongg League rules. Not a tournament. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Read This Book!
Throughout July Pick up a copy of our monthly book choice then let us know your opinion when you return it. July's book is Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. For adults 18+. |
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Monday Mysteries Monday, July 7 at 4:00 pm A mystery lovers' meet up!. This month we're discussing Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Tiny Book Club Monday, July 21 at 5:00 pm
Don't have a lot of time to read in your schedule? Join the tiny book club! All books are less than 200 pages and include fiction and nonfiction. This month we're reading The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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On the Same Page: Aurora's Cafe
Saturday, July 19 at 10:30 am What are you reading? Meet with other book lovers at Aurora's Cafe in Northern Lights to discuss what you've liked, or haven't liked, lately. Learn about new books and enjoy a tasty treat, too. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Page Turners Book Club
Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 pm Take part in our monthly discussion; new members are welcome! In July it's Reader's Choice. Please register or use the Zoom link on our website events page. For adults 18+. |
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True Tales Nonfiction Book Discussion
Wednesday, July 30 at 6:00 pm Add your voice to our lively and engaging discussions of nonfiction books. Members democratically choose books for the year that are either topics or specific titles. We cover a wide variety of subjects from food history, aging, author biographies, suffrage, and so much more. In July, we're talking about travel books. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Salina Library Budget Hearing and Annual Board MeetingMonday, July 21 at 7:00 pm Monthly Board meeting. Open to the public.
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Crochet Pattern
Begins Tuesday, July 1 Create the "Russian Winter" hat, scarf, and mittens throughout 2025. This pattern makes adult and children's sizes. Pick up Part 6, or any previous parts, any time the library is open. |
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Craft Kit for Adults Begins Tuesday, July 1 Make bead diffuser! Pick up a kit any time the library is open, while supplies last. Limit 1 per patron. For adults 18+. |
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Craft Kit for Adults with Disabilities Begins Tuesday, July 1 Make a paper lantern! Pick up a kit any time the library is open, while supplies last. For adults 18+ with disabilities. Limit 1 per patron or 10 per group. |
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