Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public

Library

John Steinbeck Library

350 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-7311

Regular hours are:
Mon & Fri: 10 - 4
Tu, Wed, Th: 12 - 6

Curbside Services available

Cesar Chavez Library

615 Williams Road
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 758-7345

Regular hours are:
Tu, Wed, Th: 12-6
Fri & Sat: 10-4

Curbside Services available

El Gabilan Library

1400 North Main Street
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 758-7302

Regular hours are:
Mon, Fri & Sat: 10-4
Tu, Wed, Th: 12-6

Curbside Services available

Bookmobile Service

Kindermobile
Scheduled visits to kindergarten classes in Salinas

Bookmobile & Paletero Cart
Access library during special events

Upcoming Events

CCL - Playgroup

October 15, 2024

Parent-Child Playgroups

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Oct
15

EGL - Learn and Play Storytime

El Gabilan Library

• 12:00pm

Join us for storytime at El Gabilan Library. We will read books, sing songs and have a fun activity at the end! For ages 0-4, and older children are more than welcome to join...
Oct
15

EGL | Honoring Loved Ones: A Día de los Muertos Workshop

El Gabilan Library

• 5:00pm

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a tradition mainly represented in Mexico. Día de los Muertos has a special significance because it’s the day we remember our deceased...
Oct
15

CCL - In-Person Citizenship Class

Cesar Chavez Library

• 5:30pm

In-Person Citizenship Class at Cesar Chavez Library. This class is for adults studying to take the citizenship interview in English.

For more information and to...
Oct
16

CCL - Spooky Family Movie

Cesar Chavez Library

• 2:00pm

October is spooky season and that means it is time to watch some spooky movies. Join us in October at Cesar Chavez Library to watch a family movie to get into the Halloween ...
Oct
16

JSL - Mad Science

John Steinbeck Library

• 3:30pm

Time to let out your inner mad scientist this October! Join us for Mad Science, a program full of chilling experiments and spooky creations. Each week is sure to be a scream!...

How Do I's

How Do I print using my device?

How Do I Play video games at the Library?

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 My Library Card?

How Do I Put an Item on Hold?

Recent News Posts

2024 Salinas Youth Poet Laureates

September 12, 2024

We are delighted to recognize Mya S. Pop as the 2024 Salinas Youth Poet Laureate. Mya is a sophomore at North Salinas High School who enjoys writing poetry and playing sports. “I'm an athlete and I usually process my feelings on the court, but during the off-season, poetry helps me take a deeper...

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Summer Fun with Literacy!

July 3, 2024

Literacy celebrated the Summer Solstice and official start of the season with a fun-filled Stress-Free Summer Festival at El Gabilan Library. The program was open to the public and attendees enjoyed tacos, shaved ice, yoga, an obstacle course, games, puzzles, crafts... suffice to say we got ...

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Register for Kinder/TK Boot Camp Today!

July 1, 2024

Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camps! This year, our Kinder Boot Camps will be accepting incoming transitional kindergarten (TK) students in additional to kindergarten students....

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