Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public

Library

John Steinbeck Library

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

Regular hours are:
Mon & Fri: 10 - 4
Tu, Wed, Th: 12 - 6

Curbside Services available

Cesar Chavez Library

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

Regular hours are:
Tu, Wed, Th: 12-6
Fri & Sat: 10-4

Curbside Services available

El Gabilan Library

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

Regular hours are:
Mon, Fri & Sat: 10-4
Tu, Wed, Th: 12-6

Curbside Services available

Bookmobile Service

Kindermobile
Scheduled visits to kindergarten classes in Salinas

Bookmobile & Paletero Cart
Access library during special events

Upcoming Events

CCL - Playgroup

October 22, 2024

Parent-Child Playgroups

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Oct
22

Virtual | Author Talk: Lori Gottlieb

All Locations

• 11:00am

One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down and lands her in Wendell’s...
Oct
22

EGL - Learn and Play Storytime

El Gabilan Library

• 12:00pm

Join us for storytime at El Gabilan Library. We will read books, sing songs and have a fun activity at the end! For ages 0-4, and older children are more than welcome to join...
Oct
22

JSL - Independent Study Computer Class

John Steinbeck Library

• 2:00pm

Independent Study / Open Lab

Join this course and reach your goals, no matter your position; we're here to help you tailor your digital experience. Participate in our...
Oct
22

JSL: Adult Literacy 40th Anniversary Celebration

John Steinbeck Library

• 2:00pm

40th Anniversary Celebration of the Adult Literacy Program!

Stop by the Literacy table to help us celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Salinas Public Library's Literacy...
Oct
22

JSL - FALL Independent Studies Orientation

John Steinbeck Library

• 3:00pm

Independent Studies / Open Lab

Are you ahead in the Digital world? Regardless of your role, we are here to support you in personalizing your digital experience. Join...

How Do I's

How Do I print using my device?

How Do I Play video games at the Library?

How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?

How Do I Use the microfilm machine?

How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

How Do I Return Library Items?

Recent News Posts

2024 Salinas Youth Poet Laureates

September 12, 2024

We are delighted to recognize Mya S. Pop as the 2024 Salinas Youth Poet Laureate. Mya is a sophomore at North Salinas High School who enjoys writing poetry and playing sports. “I'm an athlete and I usually process my feelings on the court, but during the off-season, poetry helps me take a deeper...

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Summer Fun with Literacy!

July 3, 2024

Literacy celebrated the Summer Solstice and official start of the season with a fun-filled Stress-Free Summer Festival at El Gabilan Library. The program was open to the public and attendees enjoyed tacos, shaved ice, yoga, an obstacle course, games, puzzles, crafts... suffice to say we got ...

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Register for Kinder/TK Boot Camp Today!

July 1, 2024

Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camps! This year, our Kinder Boot Camps will be accepting incoming transitional kindergarten (TK) students in additional to kindergarten students....

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