March Events for Kids & Teens at Salina Library
 
 
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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. March’s Craft is: Fancy Fairies.
 
Craft Swap Donations Needed
Calling all artists, crafters, teachers, parents, and more!  Clean out your craft room and drop off unwanted craft supplies at the Salina Library between Monday, February 2nd and Friday, March 13th! 
All items should be clean, as well as in new or gently used condition.  The library has the right to refuse or recycle any craft items. Any supplies left over will be donated to local service organizations or kept for use at future library programs.
 
 

Children's Programs

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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!
 
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Early Learners Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM – March 3, 10, 17, & 24
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! 
 
 
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Toddlers Explore
Wednesdays at 10:30 am - March 4, 11, 18, & 25
What do you do with a wiggly toddler? Bring them to the library on Wednesday mornings for songs, stories, and activities to explore! No registration required. For Toddlers ages 1-3 years old, with accompanying adult.
 
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Create a Memory Game with Scratch
Monday, March 30 from 2:00-3:00 pm
Create a memory game (like the classic game Simon) with the Scratch programming language! No experience necessary. For grades 4-7. Space is limited, so registration is required.
 
Teens
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Salina Teen Warriors
Tuesday, March 10 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!
 
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Salina Teens' Silent Book Club
Thursday, March 19 from 6:00-7:30 pm
Are you a teen in grades 6-12 who wants to read without a bunch of chatter or assigned reading? This may be the group for you! Each week, bring your own book (or pick one from the library!) to read or listen to (audiobooks count, just have your headphones ready!) silently for at least an hour while enjoying snacks and the nearby (quiet) vibes of other readers! Find more information on our Teen page: https://salinalibrary.org/teens/  Please register in advance for event reminder. 
 
Kids & Teens
LEGO® Club
Wednesday, March 11 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.
 
Pokemon League
Saturday, March 21 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and create fun Pokémon-related crafts! Please register in advance for event reminder. For ages 5-12.
 
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief the Graphic Novel (Paperback) by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson Party
Tuesday, March 31 at 2:00 pm
Greetings demigods and fans of the Percy Jackson series! Experience a day at camp like no other
as you determine your godly parent and train as a Greek demigod. Please register in advance for
event reminder. For ages 10-14.
 


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Mattydale, New York 13211
(315) 454-4524

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