The Steinbeck Library Exterior

John Steinbeck Library

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

Regular hours are:
Mon & Fri: 10 - 2
Tu, Wed, Th:  2 - 6

Curbside Services available
Cesar Chavez Library Exterior

Cesar Chavez Library

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

Regular hours are:
Tu, Wed, Th: 2-6
Fri & Sat: 10-2

Curbside Services available

El Gabilan Library

 

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

Regular hours are:
Mon & Fri: 10-2
Tu, Wed, Th: 2-6

Curbside Services available

Bookmobile Service

Kindermobile

Scheduled visits to kindegarten classes in Salinas

Bookmobile

Access library during special events

Upcoming Events

Kinder Boot Camp

August 2, 2021

Prepare your incoming kindergartner for the first day of school!

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  • Aug
    03
    Kinder Boot Camp

    El Gabilan Library

    • 9:00am

    Prepare your incoming kindergartner for the first day of school! The Salinas Public library will be hosting two Kinder Boot Camps to ease students into the classroom by...

  • Aug
    03
    Toddler Tales

    • 10:00am

    Calling all toddlers and their caregivers!  Come join us for virtual stories, songs, rhymes and fun.  This program is bilingual and guarantees a fun time for all. Acompáñanos...

  • Aug
    03
    Citizenship Class Informational Session

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 5:00pm

    CITIZENSHIP IN-PERSON CLASSES (English)

    Join us to register or for more information on our citizenship services. This class is for adults studying to take the...

  • Aug
    03
    Citizenship In-Person Classes are back

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 5:00pm

    CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION

    In-person citizenship classes are back at Cesar Chavez Library. This class is for adults studying to take the citizenship...

  • Aug
    03
    High School Equivalency Support

    All Locations

    • 6:00pm

    We are currently serving our English and Spanish speaking participants via phone and email. We also offer one-to-one support with our virtual tutors. 

    To...

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How Do I's

How Do I Sign up for the library's newsletter?
How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?
How Do I Use the microfilm machine?
How Do I Play video games at the Library?
How Do I Learn About Library Item Circulation?
How Do I Use My Library Card?
How Do I Put an Item on Hold?

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Recent News Posts

Registration Opens for Kinder Boot Camp!

July 13, 2021

Prepare your incoming kindergartener for the first day of school.  The Salinas Public library will be hosting two Kinder Boot Camps to ease students into the classroom by introducing them to school routines while promoting social, language, and self-regulating skills.  This program is open to...

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Celebrating Family Literacy

June 25, 2021

The library's Adult Literacy Program wrapped up its 4-week Family Reading Circle program last week with a graduation celebration at Cesar Chavez Library.  More than 55 adults and...

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Summer Reading Challenge 2021

June 7, 2021

Our Summer Learning Challenge begins June 14th and continues thru July 31st. Join us for fun and engaging free activities all summer long. A variety of drop-in and registration-based programs will be offered throughout the summer to promote learning and exploration. 

Our Summer Learning...

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Family Reading Circle Begins Successfully

May 24, 2021

This year's Family Reading Circle program got underway last week with 23 adults and 40 children participating.  The theme for the first week's activities...

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