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 Preschool Playtime

March 23, 2019

Join our Early Education experts for this preschool playtime. No registration is required.

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Mar
23

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...
Mar
23

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.
Mar
23

JSL Tech on Demand

John Steinbeck Library

• 11:00am

Is it time to ask for help? Whatever your tech questions are, we can help! Drop in for a FREE one-on-one tech help at your local library.

For...
Mar
23

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...
Mar
23

CCL Preschool Playtime

Cesar Chavez Library

• 1:30pm

Join our Early Education experts for this preschool playtime. No registration is required.

How Do I's

How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?

How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?

How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?

How Do I Put an Item on Hold?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

How Do I Use the microfilm machine?

How Do I Return Library Items?

Recent News Posts

A library service that can ZIP a book to your home!

March 20, 2019

Have you ever looked for a title in our catalog or on our shelves and not found it?

We don't have an App for that but we do have a relatively new service called Zip Books that is just for you. Browse over to our Library's Mobile Services page and log into...

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Learning to eat healthy at the Library

March 19, 2019

Have you ever considered why expensive items are placed at eye level in a grocery store, or why you shouldn’t shop hungry? Those were just a few of the interesting topics discussed at our recent Healthy Living Series presented by Catholic Charities in collaboration with the Salinas Public...

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Spring into our Digital Collection!

March 7, 2019

Did you know the Library & Recreation Services has thousands of books and audio books in its digital collection? Or that you can stream movies and music to your television set...

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