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

JSL Toddler Tales

December 11, 2018

John Steinbeck Library, 350 Lincoln Ave, Salinas, CA

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) will enjoy interactive stories, songs, and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Target audience is birth to three years old.

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Dec
11

JSL Computer Class (Intermediate)

John Steinbeck Library

• 3:00pm

In this class, you will learn how to organize your files/folders, Google Sheets and much more.

Please call for more information at (831) 758-7916
Dec
11

CCL Drawing Class for Kids

Cesar Chavez Library

• 3:30pm

CCL Drawing Class for Kids

This class is designed with beginners in mind and it is perfect for ages 6-12. Kids will use shapes and lines to create...
Dec
11

JSL Game On!

John Steinbeck Library

• 4:00pm

Learn to make a game using coding software. This program will run weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. for teens who want to get some marketable job skills in game...
Dec
11

JSL Holiday Crafternoon

John Steinbeck Library

• 4:00pm

Please join us for a Holiday Crafternoon. Have a merry time with John Steinbeck Library on Tuesdays, Dec. 4th, 11th and 18th from 4-5pm. For children ages 8-12, families are...
Dec
11

CCL Citizenship Class

Cesar Chavez Library

• 6:00pm

Preparation to pass the citizenship exam. Students learn to prepare for civics questions, writing, and mock interview. 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 Use the Library Wi-Fi?

How Do I Play video games at the Library?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

How Do I Return Library Items?

How Do I Learn About Library Item Circulation?

Recent News Posts

Focus, fun and a little competition!

November 28, 2018

Last week's Mario Kart Gaming Tournament proved to be a big success with over 35 youth participating in the event, and 3 skilled winners taking home prizes. "We were pleased to see our local teens enjoying the tournament at the John Steinbeck Library. These are the types of programs that we...

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Donate to Monterey County Gives and help create a City of readers!

November 26, 2018

We are committed to creating a love of reading in our community. Will you consider helping us?

Our new pilot program called SMART, Salinas Makes A+ Readers Together, provides a virtual card to students in four elementary schools so that students can gain fast and easy...

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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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