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

Library Closed for Holiday

February 18, 2019

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Feb
19

JSL Toddler Tales

John Steinbeck Library

• 10:00am

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...
Feb
19

JSL High School Equivalency Class

John Steinbeck Library

• 12:00pm

Preparation to pass HSE exam for all subjects. For information, call (831) 758-7916.
Feb
19

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
Feb
19

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
Feb
19

CCL High School Equivalency Class

Cesar Chavez Library

• 6:00pm

Preparation to pass HSE exam for all subjects. 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 photocopy machine?

How Do I Play video games at the Library?

How Do I Put an Item on Hold?

How Do I Return Library Items?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

Recent News Posts

Meet Kanopy, our latest streaming service for movies!

February 4, 2019

We think you're going to want to get to know Kanopy, our latest digital streaming services for movies. We think you'll be impressed by the huge selection of titles, the easy-to-use interface, and the fact that there are no monthly charges -- ever. With this amazing site and...

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Got Taxes? We can help

January 23, 2019

The Salinas Public Library has been a resource for low to moderate income adults needing to file their tax returns for many years now. This year, in addition to hosting the United Way Vita FREE tax prep program, the library will also be offering Myfreetaxes.com workshops at John Steinbeck...

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"I found gold in this place!"

January 8, 2019

Those were the words of Patricia Heywood when she had an opportunity to share what the program meant to her at last month's Computer Literacy Celebration.

Patricia was one of 40 students who received a certificate for completing the 8-week program with the Adult Learning Program at...

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Self-Service Hold Shelves Now Available

January 4, 2019

If you need a book from the library but don't have time to search for it in the stacks, the Salinas Public Library has just made it easier to access library collections with our new Self-Service Hold Shelves.

You can now browse materials online and request items in the library catalog....

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