Salinas Public Library

Notice:

We are offering limited curbside pick-up and material return services at El Gabilan Library, on Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm. Click here for more information on this service.

Other locations are currently still closed due to Covid-19 impact. Library book returns are also closed and there will be no late fines charged to all borrowed materials during library closure period.

Our 24/7 digital and online learning library are always open. Digital Library Card is available to access digital resources. Please check our calendar for various virtual programs for all ages.

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

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

M, F, Sat: 10-6
Tu, Th: 12-8
Wed: 12-6
Sun: 1-6

Mobile Services

Kindermobile

Paletero Cart

Homebound Services:
Call (831) 758-7311 to check eligibility

Upcoming Events

Virtual Intermediate Computer Class

July 3, 2020

Now more than ever, digital skills are necessary. From making online appointments and staying in touch with loved ones to supporting your children’s learning, we are ready to help! Join our Intermediate Computer Literacy class and gain the confidence to move beyond the basics.

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Jul
06

Drawing Classes for Kids | Online Workshops

• 10:00am

Drawing Classes for Kids | Online Workshops
Mondays @ 10am | May 11th - July 20th, 2020

This class is designed with beginners in mind and it is...
Jul
06

Free Summer Lunch Program

Cesar Chavez Library

• 12:30pm

Free Summer Lunch Program @ Cesar Chavez Library

Salinas Public Library is partnering with Alisal School District to provide Salinas children and...
Jul
06

Virtual Self-Directed Computer Class

All Locations

• 2:00pm

It is time to put your digital skills to the test in our Self-Directed computer class. Don’t worry! You are not alone, we are here to support all participants in the Classroom...
Jul
07

High School Equivalency Check-In

All Locations

• 6:00pm

We are currently serving our English and Spanish speaking participants via phone and email. We also offer a weekly ZOOM check in, this is an opportunity for participants to...
Jul
08

Free Summer Lunch Program

Cesar Chavez Library

• 12:30pm

Free Summer Lunch Program @ Cesar Chavez Library

Salinas Public Library is partnering with Alisal School District to provide Salinas children and...

How Do I's

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How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?

Recent News Posts

Encouraging reading, Making it easier to clear fines

June 29, 2020

Salinas Public Library will allow cardholders age 21 and under to get rid of library fines this summer by reading them away. For every day spent reading, $5 in fines will be removed from the card holder's account.

"We want to find a way to both encourage youth...

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Library Literacy Tutor Celebrated by United Way

June 25, 2020

This month we congratulate one of our super-tutors, Maria Berrospe, who received the Champion for Asset Building award from United Way of Monterey County.

Maria first participated in the ...

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Curbside Library Service to Launch on June 22nd!

June 17, 2020

Stay safe and get your library materials in a socially distant fashion with simple, easy to follow procedures. Just log into the library website at catalog....

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Congratulations to Family Reading Circle Participants!

June 15, 2020

While it could not be facilitated in a large gathering, families came out nonetheless to El Gabilan Library last Friday, June 12th, to receive their graduation certificates. They were also able to collect a reading package for a new virtual Summer Reading Program called "...

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