Check Out Events Happening for Adults at the Salina Public Library
Salina Family Healthcare Health Screenings
Thursday, July 06 2023
1:30 PM
Salina Family Healthcare Center will offer blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and blood sugar check. Patrons can receive health education, talk with a nurse, receive assistance with discount program applications (purple card), and schedule appointments at Salina Family.
Author Talk with Janie Nesbitt Jones: The Arkansas Hitchhike Killer
Thursday, July 06 2023
6:30 PM
Join us for a hybrid author talk with True Crime Author Janie Nesbitt Jones, author of The Arkansas Hitchhike Killer. In this talk, Jones will discuss Hall's life and crimes through the lens of her book, the first to be written about this mysterious killer. Salina played an especially important part in Hall's life of crime, reporting to police that his first murder occurred here, right on Santa Fe Street. This author talk can be viewed from home over zoom, or feel free to join us in the Prescott Room to watch. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.
Yoga Moves
Monday, July 10 2023
6:00 PM
Yoga Moves is a drop-in class, no registration required. A $1 drop-in fee is required for each class and can be done either with cash, or by purchasing a Yoga Punchcard at the Information Desk or from the Programs Coordinator before each event.
Build a strong foundation in body awareness by allowing yourself to explore your own personal experience of yoga through inner focus. Creative Hatha mixed with multiple movement options make this course great for beginners to intermediate levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat to this class. Instructed by certified yoga instructor Melanie Back.
Monday Night Book Discussion: The Book of Lost Names
Monday, July 10 2023
6:15 PM
Eva Traube Abrams, a semi-retired librarian in Florida, is shelving books one morning when her eyes lock on a photograph in a magazine lying open nearby. She freezes; it’s an image of a book she hasn’t seen in sixty-fiveJoin us in the Campbell Room to discuss this month's title. Attendance is free and registration is required. Can’t make it in person? You can also attend via Zoom! A link will be sent to all participants the day of the meeting so you can choose what works best for you.A limited number of copies of each title are available for checkout.
Adult Writer's Group
Monday, July 10 2023
6:30 PM
A bi-weekly writers' group that will meet to read and critique each other’s fiction writing. Anyone is welcome to bring their work and discuss it with other writers in the community!
Chair Yoga
Tuesday, July 11 2023
12:15 PM
Chair Yoga is a drop-in class with no registration required. No drop-in fee required.
Are you looking for lower-impact yoga? In this weekly course, Melanie Back will teach you how you can breathe properly, stretch, strengthen and twist, all while seated. Not just for seniors, these yoga moves can also be used to relax and rejuvenate during a busy workday. Instructed by certified yoga instructor Melanie Back.
ESL Conversation Group
Wednesday, July 12 2023
6:30 PM
This program will offer those who are learning English as a second language a chance to exercise their speaking skills with others in the community. This group will meet twice monthly and will feature discussions on various topics moderated by a library staff member.