The Steinbeck Library Exterior

John Steinbeck Library

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

Express Services 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

Express Services 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

Lobby Service 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

Virtual Music & Movement

June 18, 2021

Join us for our Virtual Music and Movement program! Shake your sillies out in the comfort of your own home. Recommended for ages 0-5.

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  • Jun
    18
    Free Summer Lunch Program

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 11:00am

    Free Summer Lunch Program @ Cesar Chavez Library

    Salinas Public Library is partnering with Alisal School District to provide Salinas children and...

  • Jun
    22
    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...

  • Jun
    22
    Free Summer Lunch Program

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 11:00am

    Free Summer Lunch Program @ Cesar Chavez Library

    Salinas Public Library is partnering with Alisal School District to provide Salinas children and...

  • Jun
    22
    The Tech Build Challenge

    All Locations

    • 3:00pm

    ...

  • Jun
    22
    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

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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 Use the Library computers?
How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?

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Recent News Posts

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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The Friends Corner Bookstore Reopens!

May 17, 2021

The Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) welcome the public back to their Friends Corner Bookstore located in the John Steinbeck Library.  Browse a collection of best sellers, mysteries, classics, cookbooks, self-help books and...

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Hotspot Lending Program Expands to General Public

May 10, 2021

Since the start of the new year, the Salinas Public Library has been helping families connect to the Internet, or when needed, increase their broadband capacity to facilitate remote learning.  By working with local schools to identify students in need of help, the library has been able to make...

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The ideal Spanish-language reference tool for those learning Spanish and ELL students.The site offers World Book’s excellent editorial content, rich media, and engaging features in Spanish.

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