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
- Read Grow & Play playgroups
- 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 website.
John Steinbeck Library
Street Address: 350 Lincoln Avenue Salinas- Mon:10:00 am-4:00 pmTue:
12:00 pm-6:00 pmWed:
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Upcoming Events
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Oct03
John Steinbeck Library
• 4:00pmLevel up your Digital Skills in the year 2023. Join our Intermediate and Advanced class and expand your basic computing skills. Complete a variety of individual and group...
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Oct04
John Steinbeck Library
• 3:00pmHalloween is on it's way and the library is getting in the spirit! Join us as we make our own costume pieces during the month of October. From animals to superheroes, we have...
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Oct05
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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Oct05
John Steinbeck Library
• 4:00pmLevel up your Digital Skills in the year 2023. Join our Intermediate and Advanced class and expand your basic computing skills. Complete a variety of individual and group...
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Oct10
John Steinbeck Library
• 10:00amParent-Child Playgroups
Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and...