Cesar Chavez Library

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Services at this Library:

  • More than 40,000 items for all ages available in variety of languages and formats such as books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, music CDs, books on CD, and more
  • Reference materials for in-library use.
  • Free WiFi
  • Public use computers with internet access, printing, and scanning capabilities
  • Children's area equipped with early literacy computer stations, children's story time and programs
  • Teen area with teen programs
  • Literacy resources and programs
  • Digital Arts computers equipped with multimedia editing resources
  • Video games, consoles, and controllers available for in-library use
  • Study room
  • Community meeting room
  • Library staff who can provide assistance locating information, using print and electronic sources, and choosing books and other materials

 

Room Reservations:

Cesar Chavez Library offers a study room that is available for public use during open service hours. Click here to reserve a study room.

Study room usage guidelines:

  • Rooms may be reserved by one or more people but cannot exceed the maximum occupancy of each room.
  • Request to use the study rooms may be made in person at El Gabilan Library or online, and no more than one (1) week in advance.
  • Room reservation is limited to two (2) hours per person, per day, to ensure equitable access of library facility.
  • Reservation may be canceled if the room is not being used within the first fifteen (15) minutes of reserved schedule. 
  • No food is allowed in the study room. Drinks are limited to those in closed containers such as covered cups, cans, or water bottles, and must be kept away from electronics.
  • Please be considerate of others and clean up before leaving the study room.

Community Meeting Rooms

The BHC community meeting room is available at Cesar Chavez Library that may be reserved for public use when not being used for Library activities. Fees may be charged according to the current Library Fee Schedule.
The meeting room has a capacity of 204 people. Download the room reservation application here

Another community meeting room is also available at El Gabilan Library.

 

 

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Upcoming Events

  • Jan
    23

    Cesar Chavez Library

    3:30pm

    Science Workshop Unlimited is at Cesar Chavez Library every Thursday!

    Visit the SS WoW (Salinas Science Workshop on Wheels)! Kids and families can use...

  • Jan
    23

    Cesar Chavez Library

    5:30pm

    Clase de Ciudadanía Presencial en la Biblioteca César Chávez. Esta clase es para adultos que estudian para su entrevista de ciudadanía en español. 

    Para más información...

  • Jan
    24

    Cesar Chavez Library

    10:00am

    Computing For Beginners Class

    In this course we will cover basic vocabulary, email skills, and safe internet browsing practices. The class is designed to enhance your...

  • Jan
    24

    Cesar Chavez Library

    10:00am

    Calling all toddlers and their caregivers!  Come join us for playtime where your little one can participate in a variety of activities.

    Recommended for ages 0-3.

  • Jan
    25

    Cesar Chavez Library

    10:00am

    Computing For Beginners Class

    In this course we will cover basic vocabulary, email skills, and safe internet browsing practices. The class is designed to enhance your...