June Events for Kids & Teens at Salina Library
 

 
Unearth a Story: 2026 Summer Reading Program
June 22-August 9
 
This summer, the Salina Library offers Kids and Teens weekly opportunities to win prizes and join in fun activities as part of our Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story!  Registration begins June 22nd for kids in grades PK-5 and Teens in grades 6-12. Register online at http://salinalibny10.readsquared.com/ , through the ReadSquared app, or in person at our circulation desk and start reading and recording the time you spend reading each day.  Stop in the library once a week with your paper or digital reading record to pick out a prize and enter to win one of our many raffle prizes!  Everyone who participates at least once by August 9th will get to pick a FREE book to keep, and Teens will receive an invitation to our readers-only After Hours Party!  Don’t forget to pick up one of our Take-Home Craft Kits or join in one of our weekly events—All for free!
 
Stories with Melquea Smith, Illustrator
Saturday, June 6 at 12:00 pm
Join multi-award-winning children's book illustrator Melquea Smith as she reads her favorite stories, answers questions, and signs posters. One poster will be raffled.
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Upcoming Holiday Hours:
Friday, June 19 - Closed
 
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10-8
Fri: 10-5
Sat: 10-2
  • Services include Browsing and Check Out, Holds Pick Up, Printing, Faxing, Copying, Public WiFi, and Computer Use.
  • Curbside Pickup is available.

Also, check out our digital library, with virtual programs and digital resources available 24/7 at www.salinalibrary.org!

If you have any questions please call the library at 315-454-4524 or e-mail info@salinalibrary.org
 
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Monthly Kits for Kids & Teens
 
 
Story Time Kit
Each month, Miss Monica prepares a Storytime Kit to go along with that month’s story time themes. Each kit contains: one coloring page for each week, with songs and rhymes to go with the weekly theme; a sticker, and a monthly craft.  To pick up a kit, stop by the library or set up a Curbside Pickup appointment by calling us at 315-454-4524.  Recommended for ages 2-6.
For help or more information, go to www.salinalibrary.org or contact us at 315-454-4524.
 
Take-Home Craft Kits
Monthly craft kit for kids & teens that require minimal if any supplies from home.   Recommended for ages 6 and up. To pick up a kit, stop by the library or set up a Curbside Pickup appointment by calling us at 315-454-4524. June’s Craft is: Beaded Flag Pin.
 

Children's Programs

Blast Off to Kindergarten Logo - a rocket with the program title.
The Salina Library Presents: Blast Off to Kindergarten!
Looking for a fun, simple, and inexpensive way to bond with your young child and get him/her ready for school? Let's READ!
When you first sign up for Blast Off to Kindergarten, you receive a bag with information on how to help your child prepare for Kindergarten as well as a folder with your first reading sheet. Whenever you read a book to your child, color in one of the pictures on the sheet. When it's all filled in, bring it to the circulation desk to receive your next sheet and a sticker. Completing certain sheets means earning an extra prize! Each child who completes the program will receive a free book and certificate!
 
Group of Children Sitting in Storytime
Early Learners Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM – June 2, 9, 16 & 30
Make learning fun! Your child will learn important early literacy and social skills with stories, rhymes, and songs, in a setting appropriate to their needs.  No registration required.  For children ages 2-4 years old, with accompanying adult. 
 
Feel free to pick up a monthly Storytime at Home Kit for coloring pages, a craft, sticker, as well as songs and rhymes to join along with Miss Monica -- or create your own story time -- from home! 
 
 
Teens
Group of Multiethnic Students with Books and Documents
Salina Teen Warriors
Tuesday, June 9 at 4:30 pm
Are you a teen in grades 6-12 who loves the library and wants to give back to the community?  Pick up an application at our circulation desk to join our Teen Advisory Group, the Salina Warriors!  Members will be helping to brainstorm and create activities for the library, and more!
 
Colorful Abstract Graffiti on a Wall in Christchurch
Graffiti T-Shirts
Tuesday, June 30 at 2:00 pm
Bring a clean plain-colored t-shirt to decorate with spray fabric paints.  For teens entering grades 6-12. Dress for a mess! Rain date for this event is Wed. 7/1 at 2:00 PM.
 
Kids & Teens
Colorful Toy Blocks On Yellow Background
LEGO® Club
Wednesday, June 10 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Do you love LEGOS®? Join us as we build, build, build! For ages 5-12. Please register in advance.
 
 


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Salina Free Library
100 Belmont St
Mattydale, New York 13211
(315) 454-4524
https://salinalibrary.org/