El Gabilan Library
Services at this Library:
- Various 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
- Study rooms
- Community meeting room
- Technology and Makerspaces
- Public use computers with internet access and printing capabilities
- Children's area equipped with early literacy computer stations, children's story time and programs
- Literacy resources and programs, including Read Grow Play playgroup
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Shelf to Shore program
- Homebound Services program provides library services for city of Salinas residents with limited mobility
- Library staff who can provide assistance locating information, using print and electronic sources, and choosing books and other materials
Help us build and improve the collection of El Gabilan Library. Please support Friends of Salinas Public Library fundraising effort at https://www.gofundme.com/el-gabilan-library
Latest News
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El Gabilan Library Receives Prestigious Design Award
July 28, 2020
The Salinas Public Library is delighted to announce that the new El Gabilan Library has received a prestigious engineering award for its construction and design!
The Engineering News Record (ENR) recently named El Gabilan Library a Northern California 2020 Merit Award Winner in the Cultural/Worship category. Perhaps one of the reasons for receiving the award was the unique curvature of the building that is especially designed to maximize use of the lot. As one of the construction foreman from Swinerton Builders noted, "There wasn't one straight line in the entire building....
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Save the Date: Grand Opening scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd
January 29, 2020
Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the new El Gabilan Library on Saturday, February 22!
Tour the expanded, two-story library which features dedicated spaces for families, teens, and adults. The event will feature various performances and activities throughout the afternoon, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm.
Learn more about this project here , or call Mila Rianto, Deputy Librarian, for more information at (831) 758-7447,
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It's a vision soon to be realized!
December 9, 2019
We are happy to report that progress on the construction of the new El Gabilan Library is on schedule!
This month we're able to focus on interior work as the furnishings and shelving gets installed. The library book and material collections have also been ordered, and we expect to see them start to arrive in January. While the outdoor landscaping work has been slowed because of recent rains, the next few weeks should allow crews to get back on schedule.
Check out this time-lapsed video of the construction here !...
El Gabilan Library
Street Address: 1400 North Main Street Salinas Regular Hours:
Phone Number: - Mon:10:00 am-6:00 pmTue:
12:00 pm-8:00 pmWed:
12:00 pm-6:00 pmThu:
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10:00 am-6:00 pmSat:
10:00 am-6:00 pmSun:
1:00 pm-6:00 pm
(831) 758-7302
Upcoming Events
Retro Themed Maker Kits
El Gabilan Library
Retro Themed Maker Kits will be available on Sept 25th and October 9th. Our kits will include all the materials necessary to create these cool projects. Recommended for tweens, teens & families.
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Oct09
El Gabilan Library
• 12:00pmRetro Themed Maker Kits will be available on October 9th. Our kits will include all the materials necessary to create these cool projects. Recommended for tweens, teens &...
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