Salinas Public Library

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Museums for All is the new partner program for admission to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The library's previous Shelf-to-Shore program has been discontinued, effective May 2024. Click here ...

To learn more about our new Aspen Discovery catalog, please visit Online Catalog - Aspen Discovery | Salinas Public Library

In 1906, a public-spirited Salinas Civic Club resolved to build a public library building for Salinas. With tireless effort and the help of Salinas residents, these ladies raised the necessary funds to purchase a lot and secure $10,000 from Andrew Carnegie for a building. Before long,...