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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 Exterior

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

EGL - Playgroup

September 25, 2023

Parent-Child Playgroups 

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  • Sep
    26
    JSL - Playgroup

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 10:00am

    Parent-Child Playgroups 

    Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and...

  • Sep
    26
    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...

  • Sep
    26
    JSL - Break-In Bags

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 3:30pm

    TEENS! Are you a lover of puzzles and code cracking? Solving mysteries? Stop by the John Steinbeck branch and try your hand at a break-in bag! 

    What's a break-...

  • Sep
    26
    JSL-Summer Intermediate & Advanced Computer Class

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 4:00pm

    Level up your Digital Skills in the year 2023. Join our Intermediate and Advanced class and expand your basic computing skills. Complete a variety of individual and group...

  • Sep
    26
    EGL | Local Author Talk: Nina Simon

    El Gabilan Library

    • 5:00pm

    High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon finds herself stuck in Moss Landing with her daughter Beth and granddaughter Jack. When Jack happens upon a dead body and becomes a...

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How Do I's

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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?

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Recent News Posts

Laptops Now Available for 30 Day Loan at Cesar Chavez Library

September 21, 2023

New to computers or already a seasoned pro looking for a portable, easy to use device? We've got what you need! Windows laptops are now...

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Friends Gather to Honor Salinas Librarians

September 11, 2023

On Thursday, August 31st friends and colleagues gathered at El Gabilan Library to witness the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to the memory of two of our wonderful librarians past: Vanessa Bautista and Anthony Lacono. Deputy Librarian, Mila Rianto, opened the event by talking about their...

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Get Books Delivered with Zip Books!

September 8, 2023

Zip Books service is restarting this month at Salinas Public Library. This service, which is funded by the State of California and administered by the California State Library, provides an opportunity for library patrons to request and receive books that the library doesn't have in our...

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Get in Your Element this Fall with a Library Card

August 25, 2023

 

Community members are invited to join library staff on September 12 where the Salinas City Council will proclaim September as Library Card Sign-Up Month in Salinas, during their scheduled City Council meeting. "Salinas Public...

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Featured E-Resources

New York Times Digital

Use your library card for complimentary, unlimited access to the digital edition of The New York Times, one of the leading national newspaper in the country.

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HelpNow Live Tutoring

Get free, live online tutoring everyday from 1 - 10 pm for all grade level and college students.

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