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 Tech on Demand

September 23, 2018

Cesar Chavez Library

Do you have questions on your new device? Need help using your Kindle or iPad? Want watch a movie on your tablet? We can help!

Visit the Cesar Chavez Library for a free one-on-one tech support appointment.

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Sep
24

CCL Practice Lab for Active Students

Cesar Chavez Library

• 10:00am

Open Lab provides you with the opportunity to practice what you have learned in the computer class. You can practice your keyboard, surf the internet, the basics of a...
Sep
24

JSL Conversation Group

John Steinbeck Library

• 12:00pm

Let's talk! Gain confidence and improve your skills: listening, turn-taking, natural expressions, pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary.

John Steinbeck Library:...
Sep
24

JSL High School Equivalency Class

John Steinbeck Library

• 1:00pm

Preparation to pass HSE exam for all subjects. For information, call (831) 758-7916.
Sep
24

JSL Practice Lab for Active Students

John Steinbeck Library

• 1:00pm

Open Lab provides you with the opportunity to practice what you have learned in the computer class. You can practice your keyboard, surf the internet, the basics of a...
Sep
24

CCL Karaoke

Cesar Chavez Library

• 4:00pm

Come and Join the Fun

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 Find out about Cesar Chavez Library events?

How Do I Put an Item on Hold?

How Do I Return Library Items?

Recent News Posts

Meet the Volunteer Tutors in our Citizenship Program

September 19, 2018

Meet the Citizenship Team!

David Torres is a full-time husband, father of twin girls and college student. We are so glad that he finds time in his busy schedule to lead the Spanish language Citizenship class. Bob Lee is one of our longest-standing instructors. He and his...

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Free online tutoring and a lot more!

September 5, 2018

Getting help with a subject, whether you are 5 or 55, shouldn't be impossible. With HelpNow, anyone can receive online tutoring help from an actual person via a live chat, and virtual whiteboard. And, it's all free of charge! To learn more about this product and the extensive...

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Citizenship Program Scores a Homerun!

August 3, 2018

The Literacy Center has a new volunteer, and she is someone who truly has experience. Maria prepared for the Citizenship Exam by joining one of the Literacy Center's small groups. The group met twice a week at the Cesar Chavez Library with a dedicated tutor. Maria is delighted because she just...

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New Intermediate Computer Class Starting!

August 2, 2018

Are there more things you want to learn about how to use your computer? Join us for a new Intermediate Computer Class where students will learn more about Chrome books, Google docs, and other useful applications.

Classes begin with an Orientation on...

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