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Mattydale Market
Wednesday, August 6 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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Summer Meetup: Bad Art Night Thursday, August 7 at 6:00 pm Participants in the Adult Summer Program can register for this Summer Meetup. Create bad art with your friends and neighbors, then vote for your favorite and see who's the best! (Worst?) For adults 18+. Registration is required. |
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Summer Meetup: Ice Cream Social Tuesday, August 12 at 6:00 pm
Participants in the Adult Summer Program can register for this Summer Meetup. Play outdoor games (either inside or out), win prizes, and eat ice cream, of course! For adults 18+. Registration is required. |
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Crafts for Seniors 50+
Friday, August 1 at 11:00 am Craft and chat with other seniors! We're making sentiment art boxes. For adults 50+. Registration is required. |
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Let's Eat Tuesday, August 5 at 6:00 pm Share in the joy of cooking and baking! Participants bring in something grilled then taste everyone's dishes and discuss recipes and flavors. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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D&D One Shot with Miranda Saturday, August 9 at 10:30 am New or experienced players can join in on this one-day Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Create your own character or use a pre-made character. Use your own books and dice or borrow from the library. Bring a notebook and pencil and your drink/snacks. |
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Community Bingo
Monday, August 11 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, August 19 at 6:00 pm Create alcohol ink bookmarks. For adults 18+. Registration is required. |
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D&D One Shot with Miranda Saturday, August 23 at 10:30 am New or experienced players can join in on this one-day Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Create your own character or use a pre-made character. Use your own books and dice or borrow from the library. Bring a notebook and pencil and your drink/snacks. |
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Activities for Adults with Disabilities
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Circle of Friends Friday, August 8 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, August 22 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 Monday, August 11 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 Thursday, August 21 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, August 25 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: That's It Monday, August 4 at 6:00 pm Play That's It: draw a topic card and then race to shout out answers until someone says the exact word written. Get the most right and - That's It! - you win! For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Learn to Play Pitch Friday, August 8 at 10:30 pm Learn to play Pitch, a quick and easy trick-taking game. This is a beginners class. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Jackbox Games Monday, August 25 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. Optional Siamese and Royale. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Read This Book!
Throughout August Pick up a copy of our monthly book choice then let us know your opinion when you return it. August's book is Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch. For adults 18+. |
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Monday Mysteries Monday, August 4 at 4:00 pm A mystery lovers' meet up!. This month we're discussing Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery Adams. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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On the Same Page: Aurora's Cafe
Saturday, August 16 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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Tiny Book Club Monday, August 18 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 Foster by Claire Keegan. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Page Turners Book Club
Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 pm Take part in our monthly discussion; new members are welcome! In August, we're reading Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. 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, August 27 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 August, we're discussing Pathogenesis by Jonathan Kennedy. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Salina Library Budget Hearing and Annual Board MeetingMonday, August 18 at 7:00 pm Monthly Board meeting. Open to the public.
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Crochet Pattern
Begins Friday, August 1 Create the "Russian Winter" hat, scarf, and mittens throughout 2025. This pattern makes adult and children's sizes. Pick up Part 7, or any previous parts, any time the library is open. |
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Craft Kit for Adults Begins Friday, August 1 Make safety pin earrings! 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 Friday, August 1 Make a Tetris puzzle! 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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