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

CCL Parent-Child Playtime

May 25, 2019

Join our Early Education experts for this preschool playtime. No registration is required.

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May
25

CCL Beginners Computer Class

Cesar Chavez Library

• 10:00am

Learn how to use a computer to prepare you to search and work online. You will learn from how to turn on a computer, use keyboard and mouse, to using web browsers, creating an...
May
25

CCL Family Computer Day

Cesar Chavez Library

• 10:00am

"If you have never used a computer before, this workshop is for you!" Join one of our two sessions to learn the importance of having a computer at home and how to use it....
May
25

JSL Family Storytime

John Steinbeck Library

• 11:00am

Join us for a fun family storytime. We will sing, dance, and listen to stories designed to please all ages.
May
25

JSL Photoshop Class

John Steinbeck Library

• 1:00pm

Learn the Basics of Adobe Photoshop. Bring in your photos and get a hands-on learning experience. Fix torn and faded photos, create greeting cards, flyers and more! This is a...
May
26

JSL SPCA Family Workshop

John Steinbeck Library

• 1:00pm

Please join us in learning about wildlife with the SPCA for Monterey County. There will be a different animal each visit. All family members are welcome to attend!

How Do I's

How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?

How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

How Do I Use the microfilm machine?

How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?

How Do I Put an Item on Hold?

How Do I Learn About Library Item Circulation?

Recent News Posts

Summer Reading is for everyone!

May 13, 2019

Adults and children of all ages are invited to join the Summer Learning Challenge at the Salinas Public Library. Sign-ups begin Saturday, June 8 at all of our libraries, and online. Our reading and enrichment programs are fun, free and open to everyone. This year's theme is "Showtime at the...

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Inching closer to the finish line!

May 1, 2019

How long does it take to build a library? When will it be ready? These are just a couple of the questions community members have asked us recently.

We're happy to report that construction of the new El Gabilan Library at 1400 North Main...

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Take this card with you wherever you go!

May 1, 2019

The Salinas Public Library is now offering library cards that include a key-tag so customers can take their library card with them wherever they go!

Already have a card or possibly lost it? During the month of May, replacement cards will be offered for FREE so stop by one of the Salinas...

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Family musical performance gets everyone on their feet!

April 16, 2019

Can you dance to the "De Colores"? If you can't, Jose-Luis Orozco will surely show you how.

Working his typical magic with a familiar crowd, Orozco wooed more than 300 children and adults to their feet at the Cesar Chavez Library last Saturday, April 13th, in a concert where he performed...

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