Kids

How do I qualify?

If you have a Salinas Public Library card with fees or balance on your account, you’re eligible! You just have to log your time reading by submitting the form above.

Trick or Treating in the Library

John Steinbeck Library, Cesar Chavez Library, Library Connection @ Northridge

Come in costume and join us on Halloween for special Trick or Treating.

4:00 - 7:30 pm, Cesar Chavez Library and John Steinbeck Library

Class Visit Form

Dear Teacher,

The staff of the Salinas Public Library is pleased to have you and your students visit the library. We can tailor the visit to suit the needs and grade level of your group. If you...

Teacher's Page

The Salinas Public Library is delighted to partner with local teachers to help students with projects or learn about the library in a hands-on visit.

To reserve materials or request lists of available materials that pertain to a particular subject or project that has been assigned in a...

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My Smart Card

BOOKS AND MORE Library Catalog...
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Opt Out Forms

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What resources are available to my child with a smart card?

HelpNow – your child can get free homework help from a live tutor everyday, from 1:00 – 10:00 pm.

California Missions – your child can find out all about any California Mission using this digital resource from Follett Shelf.

What if my child already has a library card?

The smart card does not replace your child’s physical library card, which allows for a total check-out of 25 books.  Since these are two different cards, there is no conflict.  Either card will allow your child access to physical materials and online resources, but the smart card will allow your child to use his or her Student ID# as a library card number.  The PIN for the physical card is normally the last four digits of the phone number, but the smart card will use the last four digits of the Student ID# as a PIN. ​

When does the smart card expire?

The smart card will expire when your child graduates from high school.