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Our FREE Spring Computer Classes are right around the corner! Whether you're just learning to turn on and charge your device or ready to tackle budgeting with spreadsheets, we have a class for you. Support in Spanish is available in every class.
Sign up today and build your digital skills with us, if you’re not sure where to begin your digital journey, 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 Studies
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.
Wrapping up March is Jennifer Weiner! Join us for a chat about her bestselling novels and the signature emotional depth in her books that have inspired readers toward self-discovery for decades. She'll also give a special preview of her upcoming book, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits, a compelling story set in the world of pop music about sisters, secrets, and the dreams we chase. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of today's most beloved authors!
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
4:00 PM -5:00 PM
Virtual
Register here.
Questions? Contact Jissella at JissellaD@ci.salinas.ca.us
If you or someone you love is having trouble sleeping, it can affect your quality of life. Learn how to have sweet dreams by coming to our Healthy Living Series: “Sleep Matters: A Good Night’s Sleep Can Change Your Life!” program. Mazhar Javaid, MD and Kyle McKillip, RPSGT, from the Salinas Valley Health Sleep Center will 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! Whether you’re a total newbie or just want to refine your skills, our upcoming Bread Tasting Workshop class will teach you the essentials. Let Rancho Cielo instructor Alyssa DeRuosi and her son share their family's legacy of bread making. You’ll learn tips and tricks for successful bread making, insights into different types of bread, and techniques to make your own wonderful loaves at home. You’ll also enjoy samples of a variety of delicious breads while learning the basics!
Thursday, April 3, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Cesar Chavez Library
No registration required. 30 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact William at 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
America has been called a nation of immigrants and building an understanding of the history of documenting those arriving, and the rules of gaining citizenship, will help family historians identify whether documents might exist to answer questions about one's family journey to the US.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
Virtual
Register here.
Questions? Contact CathleenA@ci.salinas.ca.us
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