Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public Library

The Salinas Public Library

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Return items to a Library book drop, located inside and outside each of our libraries. You can also return books to the Circulation desk at each library and to the Bookmobile and Paletero Cart. Digital items can be returned inside of each digital App (they will also be automatically returned to...

To put an item on hold, log into your account (link is external) with your Library card number, or speak with a Reference Librarian. Once the item is received, notification may be via email or telephone. Items are held for 7 days....

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.

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You can use your library card to:

  • Borrow items (view our catalog (link is external))
  • Use public computers at any of our libraries
  • Log into our Digital Branch services
  • Get discounts with Discover & Go

You can get a library card at any of our libraries: John Steinbeck, Cesar Chazez, El Gabilan, the Bookmobile, or Paletero Cart. Be sure to bring a photo ID (examples: drivers licence or school ID) with a current address/proof of residence (examples: drivers license or electric bill).

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Notice to our patrons: Our Digital Arts Labs are currently unavailable as we modernize these spaces. Thank you for your patience.

Salinas Public Library provides powerful Apple and Microsoft computers that are equipped with software for creating music, video, graphics, photos, animations,...

Welcome to the Salinas Public Library!

Whether you are getting to know the library for the first time or have used our library for years, we are glad you’re here and we want you to feel that this is “your library!” Public libraries have a long history of offering equal and open access to...

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?