Welcome, Friends!
The Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) is a community based membership organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Salinas Public Libraries through programs, advocacy and financial support.
FOSPL operates two book sales locations…our FOSPL Corner Bookshop at the John Steinbeck Library in Oldtown Salinas and our FOSPL Book Depot at Heritage Center Park, 7 Station Place, Salinas, CA 93901
Upcoming Events
2024 FOSPL Book Depot Saturday Sales
December 7
9 am - 2 pm
The first hour of the Book Depot sales, 9am - 10 am, is reserved for Members only. Join for as little as $15. See our Membership page for details.
FOSPL Bookshop 1/2 OFF Sales
More sales to come. Check here for future dates.
News
The Salinas Public Library’s 2024 Kinder Boot Camp was a success!
Soon-to-be students were introduced to classroom routines while promoting social interaction, language and self-regulation skills. The program is open to all incoming, first-year kindergarten students and incoming transitional kindergarten (TK) students, especially to those with limited preschool exposure. These camps are hosted at El Gabilan and Cesar Chavez Library a few weeks prior to the start of the new school year.
The Kinder Boot Camp is made possible by a generous grant from the Pebble Beach Foundation and additional support from FOSPL. The Friends of the Salinas Public Library is able to sponsor this program every year thanks to the donations received and continued support of FOSPL’s Bookshop, Book Depot Sales as well as other sales and events.
Thank you, FRIEND!
The 3rd Annual FOSPL Sip & Paint was SIPsational!
FOSPL's 3nd Annual Sip & Paint was a sold-out event! Our theme this year was centered on Steinbeck's book: The Log from the Sea of Cortez. Participants enjoyed painting a version of the book cover while Dr. Rebecca Mostow from Western Flyer Foundation gave a presentation on the history and renovation of the Western Flyer, the name of the boat taken on the trip to the Sea of Cortez by Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts.
For more on the historic renovation of the Western Flyer, visit westernflyerfoundation.org
Monterey County Gives
The Friends of the Salinas Public Library, represented by Mary Alicia McRae presented a check for over $8200 to the Interim SPL Deputy Director, Francis Hebert. The money was raised during MC Gives. The money is to be spent on books for patrons registered in library programs, and for residents who will keep these books forever.
FOSPL books travel the world!
Our volunteer Amy brings books to our neighbors in Peru.
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