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

October 20, 2018

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

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Oct
20

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...
Oct
20

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...
Oct
20

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.
Oct
20

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
Oct
20

CCL Drop-in Playgroups

Cesar Chavez Library

• 1:30pm

Join other parents and their children ages 0-5 for drop-in playgroups.

How Do I's

How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?

How Do I Use the microfilm machine?

How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

How Do I Get a Library Card?

How Do I Use My Library Card?

How Do I Find out about John Steinbeck Library events?

Recent News Posts

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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Kinder Nights prove popular once again!

October 1, 2018

Elephant and Piggie made a fun and "rigorous" entrance last Friday night to a room full of eager kindergarten children at John Steinbeck Library. Small feet were definitely moving as the two friendly characters from the popular series...

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