Salinas Public Library

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

Library service is suspended
starting July 8, 2018.

Click here for construction update.

Library Connection @ Northridge

Northridge Mall (next to the children playground)
1392 Northridge Mall
Salinas, CA 93906

M-F: 10-8
Sat-Sun: 12-6

Mobile Services

Kindermobile:
Schedule TBD

Paletero Cart:
Schedule TBD

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

Upcoming Events

JSL Toddler Tales

September 17, 2019

John Steinbeck Library, 350 Lincoln Ave, Salinas, CA

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) will enjoy interactive stories, songs, and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Target audience is birth to three years old.

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Sep
17

JSL High School Equivalency Class

John Steinbeck Library

• 12:00pm

Preparation to pass HSE exam for all subjects. For information, call (831) 758-7916.
Sep
17

JSL Intermediate Computer Class

John Steinbeck Library

• 3:00pm

In this class, you will learn how to organize your files/folders, Google Sheets and much more. To participate in this class, you need to have basic computer skills....
Sep
17

CCL Volunteer Orientation

Cesar Chavez Library

• 4:00pm

To get started as a volunteer at our library, attend one of our city orientations!

Choose either the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4pm....
Sep
17

CCL Citizenship Class

Cesar Chavez Library

• 6:00pm

Preparation to pass the citizenship exam. Students learn to prepare for civics questions, writing, and mock interview. For information, call (831) 758-7916
Sep
17

CCL High School Equivalency Class

Cesar Chavez Library

• 6:00pm

Preparation to pass HSE exam for all subjects. For information, call (831) 758-7916

How Do I's

How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?

How Do I Use the microfilm machine?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

How Do I Play video games at the Library?

How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?

How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?

How Do I Return Library Items?

Recent News Posts

Are you ready to be carded?

September 4, 2019

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. The Salinas...

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Getting ready for Kindergarten

August 20, 2019

The first day of kindergarten can be frightening for young children, especially if they have never experienced a structured pre-k or preschool program. The Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camp helped chase...

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Adult Summer Reading Cast Party

August 5, 2019

Our Adult Summer Reading Cast Party was a fun-filled night with games, crafts, prizes, trivia and a sneak peek performance of ARIEL Theatrical's upcoming play, Tuck Everlasting. Jennifer...

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Gaming Tournament Scores Big

July 31, 2019

There are young gamers in Salinas, and they came out to Sherwood Hall last Saturday to show off their talent and win prizes in our Super Smash Bros Ultimate Gaming Tournament. The event was part of the Library & Community Services Department's summer programming, and was attended by more...

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