John Steinbeck Library

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  • Photo Credit: Nick Frey

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.

 

Upcoming Events

  • Jul
    16

    John Steinbeck Library

    3:00pm

    A treasure awaits those clever enough to find it! Join us for Treasure Hunt as kids solve a series of themed puzzles to unlock their prize. Themes include Super Mario,...

  • Jul
    17

    John Steinbeck Library

    4:00pm

    Bring your family to Storytime Jamboree Adventure 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. During...

  • Jul
    18

    John Steinbeck Library

    1:00pm

    8-Bit Art

    Kids will use Perler Beads to create pixelated art of their favorite video game characters.  Recommended ages 6+.

    June 20 & July 18, 2025
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  • Jul
    22

    John Steinbeck Library

    4:30pm

    Join 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!...

  • Jul
    23

    John Steinbeck Library

    3:30pm

    Craftivity for Teens runs on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 3:30PM to 5PM at John Steinbeck Library with a different activity each time. If you've ever wanted to try a...