Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public

Library

John Steinbeck Library

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

M, F, Sat: 10-6
Tu, Th: 12-8
Wed: 12-6
Sun: 1-6

Cesar Chavez Library

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

M, F, Sat: 10-6
Tu, Th: 12-8
Wed: 12-6
Sun: 1-6

El Gabilan Library

Library service is suspended
starting July 8, 2018.

Click here for construction update.

Library Connection @ Northridge

Northridge Mall (next to the children playground)
1392 Northridge Mall
Salinas, CA 93906

M-F: 10-8
Sat-Sun: 12-6

Mobile Services

Kindermobile:
Schedule TBD

Paletero Cart:
Schedule TBD

Homebound Services:
Call (831) 758-7311 to check eligibility

Upcoming Events

CCL Beginners Computer Class

April 26, 2019

615 Williams Rd. Salinas, CA 93905

Learn how to use a computer to prepare you to search and work online. You will learn from how to turn on a computer, use keyboard and mouse, to using web browsers, creating an online account for emails and documents. For more information call (831) 758-7916

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Apr
26

CCL The Hangout @ CC

Cesar Chavez Library

• 4:00pm

The Hangout is a space where teens can drop in and experience new worlds and friendships through gaming activities. Come for the fun and have a snack while you enjoy the...
Apr
27

CCL Parent-Child Playtime

Cesar Chavez Library

• 10:00am

Join our Early Education experts for this preschool playtime. No registration is required.
Apr
27

CCL Beginners Computer Class

Cesar Chavez Library

• 10:00am

Learn how to use a computer to prepare you to search and work online. You will learn from how to turn on a computer, use keyboard and mouse, to using web browsers, creating an...
Apr
27

JSL Family Storytime

John Steinbeck Library

• 11:00am

Join us for a fun family storytime. We will sing, dance, and listen to stories designed to please all ages.
Apr
27

JSL Photoshop Class

John Steinbeck Library

• 1:00pm

Learn the Basics of Adobe Photoshop. Bring in your photos and get a hands-on learning experience. Fix torn and faded photos, create greeting cards, flyers and more! This is a...

How Do I's

How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?

How Do I Play video games at the Library?

How Do I Use the microfilm machine?

How Do I Return Library Items?

How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?

Recent News Posts

Family musical performance gets everyone on their feet!

April 16, 2019

Can you dance to the "De Colores"? If you can't, Jose-Luis Orozco will surely show you how.

Working his typical magic with a familiar crowd, Orozco wooed more than 300 children and adults to their feet at the Cesar Chavez Library last Saturday, April 13th, in a concert where he performed...

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Proud Moments for Newly Naturalized U.S. Citizens

April 11, 2019

Fifty adults took the oath of citizenship earlier this month in a ceremony at Cesar Chavez Library, and were delighted to have Congressman Jimmy Panetta make the opening remarks as the keynote speaker and share his personal immigration story. The Library partners regularly with the U.S....

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A library service that can ZIP a book to your home!

March 20, 2019

Have you ever looked for a title in our catalog or on our shelves and not found it?

We don't have an App for that but we do have a relatively new service called Zip Books that is just for you. Browse over to our Library's Mobile Services page and log into...

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Learning to eat healthy at the Library

March 19, 2019

Have you ever considered why expensive items are placed at eye level in a grocery store, or why you shouldn’t shop hungry? Those were just a few of the interesting topics discussed at our recent Healthy Living Series presented by Catholic Charities in collaboration with the Salinas Public...

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