John Steinbeck Library
Services at this Library:
- More than 100,000 items for all ages available in variety of languages and formats such as books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, music CDs, books on CD, and more
- Local history and John Steinbeck special collection
- Reference materials for in-library use, including access to in-library use database of grants and historical California telephone directories
- Free WiFi
- Public use computers with internet access and printing capabilities
- Photocopy machine, print, fax, and scan service
- Children's area equipped with early literacy computer stations, children's story time, and family programs
- Teen area equipped with Teen Lounge console gaming systems and teen programs
- Literacy Center that provides adult and family literacy programs and resources
- Digital Arts Lab equipped with multimedia editing software
- Library staff who can provide assistance locating information, using print and electronic sources, and choosing books and other materials
Some of the artwork on display at John Steinbeck Library are part of the Salinas Valley Art Association (SVAA) rotating collection. SVAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the visual arts since its inception in 1945. For further inquiries about the artworks on display, please visit the SVAA Facebook page.
John Steinbeck Library
Street Address: 350 Lincoln Avenue Salinas- Mon:10:00 am-4:00 pmTue:
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Upcoming Events
JSL - Storytime Jamboree
Bring your family to Storytime Jamboree at the John Steinbeck Library! We'll read, sing, and dance together as we put the focus on fun and set the silly to 11. For ages 0-7, and older children are welcome to participate.
Thursdays @ 4pm in the John Steinbeck Library.
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Jun10
John Steinbeck Library
• 4:30pmJoin our peaceful puzzling hangout for teens and up, part of our Level Up! summer 2025 theme. Work together on a communal jigsaw puzzle, word puzzles, logic puzzles, and more!...
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Jun11
John Steinbeck Library
• 2:30pmGet ready for magic, super powers and, an emu? Join us for Super Vision as Drea of Dream Top gives us a very special performance to excite and delight!
John...
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Jun12
John Steinbeck Library
• 4:00pmBring your family to Storytime Jamboree at the John Steinbeck Library! We'll read, sing, and dance together as we put the focus on fun and set the silly to 11. For ages 0-7,...
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Jun13
John Steinbeck Library
• 10:00amLittle STEAMers is back for the summer!
It's time to learn through play! Join us for Little STEAMers, a toddler and preschool program based on the idea that free play...
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Jun17
John Steinbeck Library
• 4:30pmJoin our peaceful puzzling hangout for teens and up, part of our Level Up! summer 2025 theme. Work together on a communal jigsaw puzzle, word puzzles, logic puzzles, and more!...