Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public

Library

John Steinbeck Library

350 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-7311

M, F, Sat: 10-6
Tu, Th: 12-8
Wed: 12-6
Sun: 1-6

Cesar Chavez Library

615 Williams Road
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 758-7345

M, F, Sat: 10-6
Tu, Th: 12-8
Wed: 12-6
Sun: 1-6

El Gabilan Library

Library service is suspended
starting July 8, 2018.

Click here for construction update.

Library Connection @ Northridge

Northridge Mall (next to the children playground)
1392 Northridge Mall
Salinas, CA 93906

M-F: 10-8
Sat-Sun: 12-6

Mobile Services

Kindermobile:
Schedule TBD

Paletero Cart:
Schedule TBD

Homebound Services:
Call (831) 758-7311 to check eligibility

Upcoming Events

CCL Drop-In Playgroup

November 17, 2018

Join us with your child to enjoy playgroup activities for ages 0-5.

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Nov
17

CCL Computer Class

Cesar Chavez Library

• 10:00am

Learn how to use a computer to prepare you to search and work online.

You will learn from how to turn on a computer, use keyboard and mouse, to using web...
Nov
17

CCL Read 2 Dogs

Cesar Chavez Library

• 10:45am

Come meet the nicest dogs in the area! Not only are they friendly but they love listening to stories. These therapy dogs and their owners volunteer their time so that your...
Nov
17

JSL Kids Storytime

John Steinbeck Library

• 11:00am

Join us for a fun family storytime. We will sing, dance, and listen to stories designed to please all ages.
Nov
17

JSL Photoshop Class

John Steinbeck Library

• 1:00pm

Learn the Basics of Adobe Photoshop. Bring in your photos and get a hands-on learning experience. Fix torn and faded photos, create greeting cards, flyers and more! This is a...
Nov
17

JSL Poetry Writing Session

John Steinbeck Library

• 1:00pm

Get support with writing, editing, and publishing your poetry work. For information, call (831) 758-7916

How Do I's

How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?

How Do I Use the microfilm machine?

How Do I Play video games at the Library?

How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

How Do I Find out about overdue fines?

How Do I Use My Library Card?

Recent News Posts

Making the Rounds in the KinderMobile

November 6, 2018

Library staff have had some busy mornings going out to 28 different elementary schools throughout Salinas to visit the Kindergarten children who now have new library cards. Over the last two months the library has issued 1546 new library cards to Kindergarten children in Salinas. The...

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By the numbers, and much more!

October 30, 2018

Fiscal year 2017/18 has been a year of many new beginnings at the Salinas Public Library. Within this annual report, you’ll hear directly from members of the Salinas community about how they’ve made the Salinas Public Library an important part of their own stories. We look forward to the next...

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Paletero bike gets a warm welcome at Ciclovía!

October 11, 2018

"I couldn't get half way down the block without a group of kids waving me down and wanting me to stop," says Librarian Sean Briscoe who took the Paletero bike out for the second year in a row to Ciclovía. The bike, which was motorized last year, travels about 2-3 miles an hour, and is part of...

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Movin' and groovin' at the mall

October 2, 2018

Friday mornings are special at the Library Connection @ the Mall. We're happy to announce a new program called Music & Movement for toddlers and their parents or...

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