The El Gabilan Library book drop is back in service.
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 Facebook page.
John Steinbeck Library
Street Address: 350 Lincoln Avenue Salinas- Mon:10:00 am-4:00 pmTue:
12:00 pm-6:00 pmWed:
12:00 pm-6:00 pmThu:
12:00 pm-6:00 pmFri:
10:00 am-4:00 pmSat:
closedSun:
closed
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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Nov30
John Steinbeck Library
• 4:00pmDo you have basic computing skills and want to work towards specific goals? In our all-new Independent Study program, you can learn valuable computer skills in a supportive,...
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Dec05
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...
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Dec05
John Steinbeck Library
• 4:00pmDo you have basic computing skills and want to work towards specific goals? In our all-new Independent Study program, you can learn valuable computer skills in a supportive,...
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Dec07
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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Dec07
John Steinbeck Library
• 4:00pmDo you have basic computing skills and want to work towards specific goals? In our all-new Independent Study program, you can learn valuable computer skills in a supportive,...