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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, including access to comprehensive database of car repair information
  • Free WiFi
  • Public use computers with internet access, printing, and scanning capabilities
  • Children area equipped with early literacy computer stations, children story time and programs
    • Family Storytime: Wednesday, 4:00pm- 5:00pm
    • Reading to Dogs: Saturday, 10:45am- 11:45am
  • Teen area with teen programs
  • Literacy resources and programs, including Read Grow Play playgroup
  • Digital Arts computer equipped with multimedia editing resources
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Shelf to Shore program
  • Homebound Services program to provide library services for city of Salinas residence with limited mobility
  • Community meeting room
  • Homework Center
  • Library staff who can provide assistance locating information, using print and electronic sources,  and choosing books and other materials

Latest News

  • 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. Citizenship and Immigration Services to host their Naturalization Oath Ceremony, and also offer information sessions.

    If you know anyone preparing to take this important step, we can help. Currently, there are more than 100 adults participating in our small group Citizenship classes which include practicing mock interviews and...

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  • SPCA Family Workshop

    October 25, 2017

    Please join us in learning about pets and wildlife with the SPCA for Monterey County every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Cesar Chavez Library. The event starts at 12:00 pm and ends at 1:00 pm All family members are welcome to attend.

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Cesar Chavez Library

Street Address: 615 Williams Road Salinas
Regular Hours:
  • Mon:
    10:00 am-6:00 pm
    Tue:
    12:00 pm-8:00 pm
    Wed:
    12:00 pm-6:00 pm
    Thu:
    12:00 pm-8:00 pm
    Fri:
    10:00 am-6:00 pm
    Sat:
    10:00 am-6:00 pm
    Sun:
    1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Phone Number:
(831) 758-7345

Upcoming Events

Virtual Citizenship class

June 4, 2020

Due to the Shelter-in-Place order, our Citizenship Class is going virtual! Come and join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. for our weekly check-in via Zoom. 

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  • Jun
    11
    Virtual Citizenship class

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 6:00pm

    Due to the Shelter-in-Place order, our Citizenship Class is going virtual! Come and join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. for our weekly check-in via Zoom. ...

  • Jun
    18
    Virtual Citizenship class

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 6:00pm

    Due to the Shelter-in-Place order, our Citizenship Class is going virtual! Come and join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. for our weekly check-in via Zoom. ...

  • Jun
    25
    Virtual Citizenship class

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 6:00pm

    Due to the Shelter-in-Place order, our Citizenship Class is going virtual! Come and join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. for our weekly check-in via Zoom. ...

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