tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55927130735553430812024-03-13T11:41:59.202-07:00SALINAS STORIES!CULTIVATING KNOWLEDGE:
LIFE AND LITERATURE IN SALINASimls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-25025311637198621672009-09-28T23:40:00.000-07:002010-07-14T11:04:38.086-07:00Salinas Public Library Birthday Bash reports: KSBW TV!Click here for KION TV REPORT!
Huffingpost.com:
Public Library Saved: 15,000 People Celebrate
CITY OF BOOKS:
Salinas library system celebrates first century
Salinas Library's 100th birthday bash draws big crowd
The Californian photo gallery
KSBW Report w/full screen option
Salinas Libraries Celebrate Birthday:
Lack Of Funding Once Threatened Library
imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-83065661906198593712009-09-19T18:21:00.000-07:002009-10-09T13:32:05.238-07:00THE SALINAS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY BASH! 09.27.09Join Gary Soto, Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, Teresa LeYung Ryan, Kirk Lumpkin, Para La Gente, PBS Between the Lions, and other authors, poets, musicians, belly dancers, storytellers and more in this celebration of libraries and community. Eat some birthday cake and read to someone you care about in the Chair of Wisdom. For more information, email plf@redjellyfish.net call 831.776.1514 visit http://imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-53207650259844835372009-09-18T23:30:00.000-07:002009-10-09T13:10:58.966-07:00MAKE YOUR MEMORIES DIGITAL Workshop 09.19.09Saturday, September 19, 2009 2-3:30pmJohn Steinbeck Library350 Lincoln Ave.Salinas, CA 93901imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-51263700157450667662009-09-13T23:36:00.000-07:002009-10-09T12:56:24.461-07:00Final FILM THE BOOK! September 18, 7:00 pm FREE!Apocalyptic science fiction film depicting the catastrophic effects of both global warming and global cooling—hurricanes, tidal waves, and the start of the next Ice Age. Paired with the novel:Arctic Drift by Clive Cussler.Rated PG-13. FREE!John Steinbeck Library350 Lincoln Ave., Salinas 758-7311imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-89815467633361338382009-09-11T10:15:00.000-07:002009-10-09T12:50:08.736-07:00FILM THE BOOK! September 13, 7:00 pm FREE!Humans have destroyed Earth and left the planet, leaving the cleanup to robots. Hundreds of years later, WALL-E is the only robot left when the monotony is broken by EVE, for whom he falls head over treads!Paired with the collection of sci-fi short stories:I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. Rated G & FREE!Cesar Chavez Library615 Williams Rd., Salinas 758-7345imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-88471237877551432142009-09-05T08:52:00.000-07:002009-10-09T12:49:12.178-07:00FILM THE BOOK! September 11, 7:00 pm FREE!The tale of an ordinary 11-year-old boy who learns he is a wizard. He soon finds that the wizarding world is far more dangerous than he imagined. This is the first title in the "Harry Potter" series of novels by J.K. Rowling, and another film based on a book in our series exploring The Hero's Journey as shown to us by myth expert Joseph Campbell in his landmark book, "The Hero with A Thousand imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-534515360011547862009-08-31T00:19:00.000-07:002009-08-31T00:38:13.751-07:00FILM THE BOOK! September 4, 7:00 pm FREE!A computer hacker searches for the truth behind the mysterious force known as the Matrix. He becomes a heroic rebel figure, but is he The One? Join us for another film screening, and discussion in our ongoing exploration of The Hero's Journey. Paired with the book Neuromancer by William Gibson. Rated R. FREE! Cesar Chavez Library 615 Williams Rd., Salinas 758-7345imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-90620568067393388892009-08-29T12:37:00.000-07:002009-08-30T11:49:55.752-07:00FILM THE BOOK! August 30, 2:00 pm FREE!To save his swamp the ogre Shrek is sent on a hero’s quest to slay the Dragon and save the beautiful Princess who has a deep, dark secret. Based on the children’s book by William Steig.Bring the kids and take a look at the Hero's Journey through the eyes of an Ogre, and a talking Donkey!Rated PG.FREE!El Gabilan Library1400 N. Main St.Salinas, CA831-758-7302imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-24417415437249369352009-08-22T06:57:00.000-07:002009-08-25T12:17:18.851-07:00FILM THE BOOK! August 28, 7:00 pm FREE!John Anderton is a top “Pre-Crime” cop in the late-21st century when technology can predict crimes before they’re committed, but he becomes the suspect when he’s targeted for a murder charge.Join us for another look at The Hero's Journey with this chilling look at technology run amok, and what rights people might be willing to give up in return for safety and security!Based on a short storyby imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-64649171363458937932009-08-15T07:33:00.000-07:002009-08-25T11:51:29.674-07:00FILM THE BOOK! August 21, 7:00pm FREE!After graduating college, Christopher McCandless gave his entire savings to charity and set out on a journey across America to the Alaskan wilderness. Was it a heroic journey, or a foolish adventure? Based on a true story as told in the book by Jon Krakauer. Rated RFREE!John Steinbeck Library350 Lincoln Ave.Salinas, CA 831.758.7311imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-57393323440320989892009-08-08T07:16:00.000-07:002009-08-25T12:25:37.075-07:00FILM THE BOOK! August 14, 7:00pm FREE!Twenty years have passed since Don Diego de la Vega fought oppression as the legendary hero Zorro and now he must find a successor to stop the tyrant who has a plot to buy Alta California and enslave the population to work in his mines.Based on the story, THE CURSE OF CAPISTRANO by Johnston McCulley.Rated PG-13 FREE!Cesar Chavez Library615 Williams RoadSalinas, CA 831.758.7345imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-82050015219041575522009-08-01T00:05:00.000-07:002009-08-25T12:11:48.250-07:00FILM THE BOOK! August 7, 7:00pm FREE!Tita is in love with Pedro but her controlling mother forbids her from marrying him. When Pedro marries her sister, Tita transfers her emotions into the food she prepares.A sumptuous fairy tale based on the book by Laura Esquivel. Spanish with English subtitles. Rated R.FREE! Cesar Chavez Library 615 Williams RoadSalinas, CA 831.758.7345imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-34006695637425410022009-07-29T07:03:00.000-07:002009-07-30T14:56:00.812-07:00MEET THE ARTIST IN PERSON! TAKE A TRIP THRU PABLO'S UNDERWORLD...Meet artist Rhode Montijo and hear about his hero's journey through the underworld in his graphic novel, PABLO'S INFERNO, where young Pablo gets struck by a hit and run driver and triumphs in his adventures through a pre-colombian hell. Learn about the process of comic book production, from sketches to the final artwork.This last event in our graphic novel month, and it will be a good one as you imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-65402347505605257162009-07-22T06:09:00.000-07:002009-07-27T17:17:52.186-07:00Heartbreak Soup: a Love and Rockets Book gets the treatment at Cesar Chavez Library!TALK ABOUT IT! The first half of the acclaimed artist Gilbert Hernandez' magical-realist tales of "Palomar," the small Central American town, beginning with the groundbreaking story, "Sopa de Gran Pena." Content of this program is suitable for ages 17 and older.Join us for another great look into the world of "Palomar" and it's inhabitants. This event is brought to you in partnership with CURRENTimls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-87236559664822688142009-07-18T09:00:00.000-07:002009-07-20T16:41:00.204-07:00Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth, by Chris WareNeither smart nor a kid, Jimmy reunites with his long-lost Dad, finds him a great disappointment, and discovers an African-American sister he never knew about. Join us this Tuesday for another great conversation! imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-51804694046878226432009-07-16T10:19:00.000-07:002009-07-18T10:25:59.774-07:00Secret Identities: Asian American Superheroesbrought to you in partnership with ASIAN CULTURAL ENCOUNTER (ACE) OF SALINAS and CURRENT COMICS, located in Salinas and Monterey. imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-34549049354602603822009-07-11T16:47:00.000-07:002009-07-11T16:49:10.325-07:00WATCHMEN!imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-86172077819141044032009-07-01T00:15:00.000-07:002009-07-11T16:46:44.840-07:00Graphic Novels Month is Here!July is Graphic Novels Monthat the Salinas Public Library! Salinas Stories’ summer programs focus on ways of telling stories and the Library invites people of all ages to spend July exploring the storytelling form known as the graphic novel. Programs enable people to explore, discover & talk about graphic novels (in person and online), meet graphic novel artists, and learn to tell their imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-57493857100007581802009-06-21T08:12:00.000-07:002009-06-24T19:11:19.188-07:00ONE SALINAS: MAKING A CITYSunday, June 28, 2:00-3:30 pmJohn Steinbeck Library, 350 Lincoln AvenueFOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 758-7311One Salinas: Making a City Neighborhood StoriesThe National Steinbeck Center under construction in 1998 A community conversation that explores the stories of Salinas’ neighborhoods and the challenges of making one city, will take place on Sunday, June 28, from 2:00-3:30 pm at the John imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-947606013795840142009-06-19T07:05:00.000-07:002009-06-19T13:17:42.895-07:00You Saw It in The Californian!SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2–3:00 pm John Steinbeck LibraryJoin Salinas Californian Senior Editor for Local News Mike Nemeth for a retrospective of front pages and photos from Salinas’ newspaper coverage of major historical events, from the first edition of the Salinas Index in 1871 to the present.imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-72367749106725162802009-06-14T20:34:00.000-07:002009-06-14T21:46:26.743-07:00CONVERSACION:LIBRES! - LLUVIA DE OROTHURSDAY JUNE 18 6:30-8:00 pmCesar Chavez Library615 Williams Rd. in SalinasCONVERSATION:BOOKSLluvia de Oro (Rain of Gold), by Victor Villaseñor (En Español) Three generations of a Mexican-American family’s migration from revolutionary Mexico to 20th century California. JUEVES, 18 DE JUNIO, 6:30–8:00 pm Biblioteca César Chávez615 Williams Rd. en SalinasENCUENTRO DE LECTORESLluvia de Oroimls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-24480859573084555462009-06-13T20:28:00.000-07:002009-06-14T20:39:04.844-07:00SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2–4:00 pmEl Gabilan Library 1400 N. Main St. Salinas****************Story the Map!Memory Maps Workshop for Families¡DECORE EL MAPACON SUS HISTORIAS!Mapas de Memoria Talleres para las FamiliasBE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY! Create living art out of your life in Salinas in this mixed media workshop in which participants will decorate maps with their own stories. Community maps will be imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-50870550082591841692009-06-10T20:21:00.000-07:002009-06-13T20:36:23.862-07:00COMING UP: Saturday June 13 2:00–3:30 pm John Steinbeck Library350 Lincoln Ave. in Salinas*************Tour History Resources at the Library:A History Methods Workshop Join Salinas Public Library’s history librarian for an informal tour of the history resources available at the Salinas Public Library, from microfilm of local newspapers from 1873 to historic artwork, to our local history imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-19399941531578862162009-06-08T10:09:00.000-07:002009-06-13T22:51:19.856-07:00Conversation: Books – "Space" by:TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 6:30–8PMEl Gabilan Library 1400 N. Main St. SalinasSpace, by James Michener. An exploration of 20th-century space development, and the lives of six men and women dedicated to it. President John F. Kennedy challenged Americans and demanded that America put a man on the moon by the end of the 1960's, and in 1969 astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon.Do imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592713073555343081.post-10527199575384000522009-06-07T14:20:00.000-07:002009-06-13T23:26:33.763-07:00Documentary Film Screening: BRACERO STORIES SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2–3:00 PMJohn Steinbeck Library 350 Lincoln Ave.This documentary film explores the Bracero Program through interviews with peopleon all sides of the controversial U.S.-Mexican government program which grantedtemporary work contracts to millions of Mexican laborers from 1942-1964.Bilingual, with subtitles.DOMINGO, 7 DE JUNIO, 2–3:00 pm Biblioteca John Steinbeck 350 Lincoln imls1http://www.blogger.com/profile/01507905588046015216noreply@blogger.com0