The Steinbeck Library Exterior

John Steinbeck Library

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

Temporarily Closed.

Curbside Services hours are:
Mon & Fri: 10 - 2
Tu, Wed, Th:  2 - 6
Cesar Chavez Library Exterior

Cesar Chavez Library

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

Temporarily Closed.

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

El Gabilan Library

 

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

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

Bookmobile Service

Kindermobile

Scheduled visits to kindegarten classes in Salinas

Bookmobile

Access library during special events

Upcoming Events

Spring Beyond Basics Computer Course

May 10, 2021

Digital Skills are necessary today!  Gain valuable, transferable skills as you increase your confidence in safely navigating the digital world. Learn how popular Google Apps can help keep you organized and productive.

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  • May
    11
    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...

  • May
    11
    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...

  • May
    12
    Preschool Kits To Go

    El Gabilan Library

    • 2:00pm

    Our Youth Services librarians have created Preschool Kits to Go for little learners between the ages of 3 and 5 years old.  These kits include materials and suggestions for...

  • May
    12
    Family Reading Circle Orientation

    All Locations

    • 3:00pm

    Calling all Families for Literacy participants! 

    Current Adult Literacy participants with young children are invited to apply for our 4-week Family Reading...

  • May
    13
    Paper Stop-Motion Sessions (Cut-out Animation)

    All Locations

    • 10:00am
    Paper Stop-Motion Session [Cutout Animation] 

    In this introductory class, students will learn how to produce multiple stop-motion clips using paper. Students will...

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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 Use the Library Wi-Fi?
How Do I Learn About Library Item Circulation?
How Do I Put an Item on Hold?

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Recent News Posts

Announcing our winners in the Peeps Diorama Contest!

April 19, 2021

We are happy to announce that the first-placed winner of our Peeps Diorama contest is "Peep Paint," a clever interpretation of the popular children's book...

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Introducing Salinas Youth Poet Laureate Kenya Burton

April 14, 2021

Meet our new Salinas Youth Poet Laureate, Kenya Burton!  Kenya is a 20-year old Salinas native who has received multiple awards for her poetry and has made many public appearances reciting her poems. "Poetry is a huge part of my identity and who I am as a person. It has given me a way to...

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Volunteers are essential!

April 6, 2021

While the pandemic has put many limitations on volunteering in the library and elsewhere, we want to take a moment to celebrate two of our active Literacy volunteers that are making a difference by helping other adults learn computer skills.

David decided to become a volunteer after...

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Students find success in library's Citizenship program

March 23, 2021

The Virtual Citizenship Classes at the library have been quite busy with people still asking about the new and old tests, and preparing for upcoming exams.  It turns out that the changes imposed by the last administration in Washington which made the test longer and more difficult were reversed...

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