The Steinbeck Library Exterior

John Steinbeck Library

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

Temporarily Closed.

Curbside Services hours are:
Mon & Fri: 10 - 2
Tu, Wed, Th:  2 - 6
Cesar Chavez Library Exterior

Cesar Chavez Library

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

Temporarily Closed.

Curbside Services hours are:
Tu, Wed, Th: 2-6
Fri & Sat: 10-2

El Gabilan Library

 

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

Lobby Services hours are:
Mon & Fri: 10-2
Tu, Wed, Th: 2-6

Bookmobile Service

Kindermobile

Scheduled visits to kindegarten classes in Salinas

Bookmobile

Access library during special events

Upcoming Events

Toddler Tales

May 18, 2021

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 para un programa virtual que incluirá cuentos, canciones, rimas, y diversión.

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  • May
    18
    Adult Maker Kit: Gardening

    All Locations

    • 2:00pm

    This growing season we’re debuting an Adult Garden Maker Kit. Suitable for both experienced gardeners or happy novices each kit includes a plant, seeds, small hand tools, and...

  • May
    18
    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...

  • May
    20
    May's DIY Craft

    All Locations

    • 2:00pm

    Stop by the Salinas Public library and pick up May's DIY Craft on May 20th at @2pm. Kits will include supplies for a Hot Air Balloon Piñata . While supplies last.

     ...

  • May
    20
    Virtual Citizenship class

    All Locations

    • 6:00pm

    Need help with citizenship preparation? Join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. for our weekly check-in via Zoom. 

    Participants will have access to our online Google Classroom...

  • May
    21
    Virtual Music & Movement

    All Locations

    • 3:00pm

    Join us for our Virtual Music and Movement program! Shake your sillies out in the comfort of your own home. Recommended for ages 0-3.

    Fill out this...

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How Do I's

How Do I Sign up for the library's newsletter?
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 Put an Item on Hold?
How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?

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Recent News Posts

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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Celebrating our new Salinas Youth Poet Laureates

April 30, 2021

Salinas Public Library and the Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) were pleased to acknowledge and present the prizes to the winners of the recent Salinas Youth Poet Laureate contest on Thursday, April 29th at the John Steinbeck Library.  

Deputy Librarian, Mila Rianto and Ken...

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Announcing our winners in the Peeps Diorama Contest!

April 19, 2021

We are happy to announce that the first-placed winner of our Peeps Diorama contest is "Peep Paint," a clever interpretation of the popular children's book...

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Introducing Salinas Youth Poet Laureate Kenya Burton

April 14, 2021

Meet our new Salinas Youth Poet Laureate, Kenya Burton!  Kenya is a 20-year old Salinas native who has received multiple awards for her poetry and has made many public appearances reciting her poems. "Poetry is a huge part of my identity and who I am as a person. It has given me a way to...

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