Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public Library

The Salinas Public Library

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Borrow, Renew and Return

How many items can I borrow from the library?

Physical items: Starting September 27, 2021, we have removed limitation on the number of items that you can borrow from the library. We recommend that you consider the borrowing period to ensure that you can return items on-time.

Digital items:

Library Cards and Accounts

Who can get a library card?

All California residents can get a library card at any of our libraries. A Salinas Public Library Card, in good standing, is required to checkout any and all material.

How to get a library card?

Homework Center Hours

Los Padres Elementary Homework Center
1130 John Street

Monday 2:15 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 2:15 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 2:15 - 5:30 pm
Thursday 1:15 - 5:30 pm
Friday 2:15 - 5:30 pm
(831) 758-7302
(831) 758-7345
(831) 758-7311

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