Upcoming Events
Virtual | Author Talk: Laura Dave
A self-made hotel magnate fleeing his past, Liam was a loving yet distant family man to his three ex-wives, keeping his families carefully separated. When he falls to his death from his cliffside California cottage, the authorities rule it accidental.
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Dec11
Cesar Chavez Library
• 2:00pmJoin us for an afternoon of activities or crafts. Fun for the entire family, all ages welcomed.
Cesar Chavez Library
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Dec11
Cesar Chavez Library
• 2:00pmThe holiday season is upon us, and it's time to cozy up with a classic Christmas movie! Join us this December at Cesar Chavez Library for our family movies that’ll fill you...
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Dec11
El Gabilan Library
• 5:00pmBeyond Basics Computer Class
Sign up for our Beyond Basics computer course to kick-start your journey and enrich your learning experience with hands-on activities...
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Dec12
El Gabilan Library
• 10:30amParent-Child Playgroups
Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and...
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Dec12
John Steinbeck Library
• 2:00pmIndependent 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...
Recent News Posts
Winter Reading Challenge Returns
December 4, 2024
Winter Reading Challenge
December 16 - January 11
Ages 0-18
The Winter Reading Challenge returns to the Salinas Public Library! This Winter Break read for 15 minutes a day for 15 days, and you earn a FREE book! The challenge is open to all Salinas children...
Ready, Set, School!
November 21, 2024
We believe that books are an essential part of every child’s upbringing. Lucky for us, the Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) do so as well. This year, they are participating in the ...
40 Years of Literacy at Salinas Public Library
October 30, 2024
Forty years ago, the California State Library launched the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS). With seed money from the state, 27 libraries ---including Salinas Public Library--were awarded grants to bring Adult Literacy programming to their communities. This was the first statewide...
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...