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Next up in March's Virtual Author Talk Series, we have Clara Bingham! Her book, The Movement, is an oral history of the feminist movement, told through the voices of those who lived it. It chronicles women’s awakening, organizing, and activism—moments when a decentralized collection of people and events sparked a cultural revolution. Clara weaves together the fragments of this explosion, bringing to life the powerful emotions behind a personal, political, and cultural transformation, where women demanded equal treatment and reshaped the fabric of American life.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual
Register here.
Questions? Contact Jissella at JissellaD@ci.salinas.ca.us
There are three levels of classes in our FREE, 9-week digital literacy sessions. If you’re not sure which class to try, please call Literacy staff on (831) 758-7916.
Computing for Beginners
A thorough introduction to the basics of computing. The focus of this class is understanding your device, connecting to the internet, recognizing and navigating secure websites, and sending and receiving emails.
Friday, March 28, 2025 (orientation & first class)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cesar Chavez Library
Beyond Basics
Builds on the skills practiced in the Computing for Beginners class. A thorough review of Gmail is followed by a fun class project that includes using Chrome for safe internet search; Google Docs to create, format and share documents; an introduction to spread-sheeting with Google Sheets, and using Google Slides and Google Meet to present coursework.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (orientation & first class)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
El Gabilan Library
Independent Study
This is your opportunity to focus on specific areas for improvement. You will work independently in Google Classroom and can select from curated lessons geared towards workplace readiness, productivity tools for business, and personal interest computing. To take part in this class you should have basic keyboard skills, familiarity with core operations (e.g. sending emails, accessing the internet) and some confidence in recovering from errors. This course also includes an introduction to generative AI.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 (orientation & first class)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
John Steinbeck Library
To register, call the Literacy Program at (831) 758-7916 or click here.
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If you or someone you love is having trouble sleeping, it can affect your quality of life. Join Mazhar Javaid, MD and Kyle McKillip, RPSGT, from the Salinas Valley Health Sleep Center as they discuss the importance of quality sleep and share simple strategies for better sleep.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
John Steinbeck Library
Register here.
Questions? Contact Kate at KathrynB@ci.salinas.ca.us
Bread making doesn’t have to be intimidating! Join our workshop with Rancho Cielo instructor Alyssa DeRuosi and her son, as they share their family's bread-making legacy. Learn essential techniques, tips, and insights into different breads, plus enjoy samples of delicious loaves to inspire your own baking at home.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Cesar Chavez Library
No registration required.
Questions? Contact WilliamS@ci.salinas.ca.us
In his book, The High School, acclaimed sociologist Michael A. Messner explores 120 years of Salinas High School yearbooks—his own alma mater, where his father taught and coached. From surprising insights—like all-male cheerleading squads in the early 1900s—to the impact of Title IX, Messner examines how sports, culture, and gender roles have shaped generations of students. The High School offers a fascinating look at how high schools reflect broader social change.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
El Gabilan Library
Register here.
Questions? Contact Kate at KathrynB@ci.salinas.ca.us
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