Upcoming Events
CCL - Toddler Tales Playtime
Calling all toddlers and their caregivers! Come join us for playtime where your little one can participate in a variety of activities.
Recommended for ages 0-3.
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Apr04
Cesar Chavez Library
• 10:00amComputing for Beginners Class
Join us for our 9-week Beginners Computing Class! Gain essential skills such as using a mouse & keyboard, sending...
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Apr05
Cesar Chavez Library
• 10:00amComputing for Beginners Class
Join us for our 9-week Beginners Computing Class! Gain essential skills such as using a mouse & keyboard, sending...
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Apr05
El Gabilan Library
• 11:00am...Can you guess what's in the
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Apr08
Cesar Chavez Library
• 10:30amParent-Child Playgroups
Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and...
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Apr08
All Locations
• 11:00am"The Tree Book" is a comprehensive visual guide that explores the key scientific traits, ecological importance, and enduring significance of trees in human history and culture...
Recent News Posts
Join FOSPL for Sip & Paint Fundraiser!
March 8, 2025
Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) presents the 4th annual Sip & Paint fundraising event to be held this year on March 8, 6pm at El Gabilan Library.
Join us for this fun event where you can express your creativity while showing support for Salinas Public Library...
El Gabilan Library Celebrates 5 Years
March 6, 2025
We would like to express a massive Thanks! to the nearly 1,500 people that joined us on March 1st to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of our "new" El Gabilan Library. This event had it all: storytime; musical performances; arts and crafts for the entire family; free ice cream...
A Year to Celebrate
December 18, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the milestones we’ve reached in the Literacy Program. This is our 40th year of hard work, growth, and heartfelt celebrations—proof that our learning community is thriving!
This fall, our third annual Fall Family Festival was our best-attended...
Winter Reading Challenge Returns
December 4, 2024
Winter Reading Challenge
December 16 - January 11
Ages 0-18
The Winter Reading Challenge returns to the Salinas Public Library! This Winter Break read for 15 minutes a day for 15 days, and you earn a FREE book! The challenge is open to all Salinas children...
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