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, audio books, video games, and more
- Reference materials for in-library use
- Free WiFi
- Study rooms
- Community meeting room
- Digital Studio computer lab and Makerspace
- Video games, consoles, and controllers available for in-library use
- 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 playgroups
- 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
Room Reservations:
El Gabilan Library offers three study rooms and a small conference room that are available for public use during open service hours. Click here to reserve a study room. Only group study 1, 2 (small conference room), 3 and 4 are located at El Gabilan Library.
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
A community meeting room is available at El Gabilan 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 El Gabilan Library Community Room have a capacity of 184 people. Download the room application here.
Another community meeting room is also available at Cesar Chavez Library.
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Latest News
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El Gabilan Library selected for a Community Impact Award
On September 16th, the El Gabilan Library received the Community Impact Structures Award from the Silicon Valley Business Journal in a virtual awards ceremony. The awards recognize the "best of the best" in real estate projects throughout Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey County. The library was selected for its outstanding design, its impact on the community, and for the successful partnership between the City of Salinas and Griffin | Swinerton .
The new library replaced a former 3,200-square-foot facility and was designed to capture the imagination and inspire a...
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El Gabilan Library Receives Prestigious Design Award
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
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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Upcoming Events
EGL - Spotlight Storytime!
Can you guess what's in the spotlight? Join us for stories, music, and a themed craft as we have fun together!
For ages 0-6.
This month Spotlight Storytime will be on the second Saturday, December 9.
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Dec11
El Gabilan Library
• 10:00amParent-Child Playgroups
Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and...
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Dec12
El Gabilan Library
• 12:00pmJoin us for storytime at El Gabilan Library. We will read books, sing songs and have a fun activity at the end! For ages 0-4, and older children are more than welcome to join...
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Dec13
El Gabilan Library
• 5:00pmDo you need to brush up your computing skills? Join our Beyond Basics computer class and take the next step on your digital journey. This class will cover valuable workplace...
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Dec19
El Gabilan Library
• 12:00pmJoin us for storytime at El Gabilan Library. We will read books, sing songs and have a fun activity at the end! For ages 0-4, and older children are more than welcome to join...
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Dec20
El Gabilan Library
• 4:00pmIf you've always dreaded wrapping gifts for any holiday, we can help! Learn simple techniques that can bring spectacular results. We'll supply wrapping paper and ribbons, and...