Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public

Library

John Steinbeck Library

350 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-7311

M, F, Sat: 10-6
Tu, Th: 12-8
Wed: 12-6
Sun: 1-6

Cesar Chavez Library

615 Williams Road
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 758-7345

M, F, Sat: 10-6
Tu, Th: 12-8
Wed: 12-6
Sun: 1-6

El Gabilan Library

Library service is suspended
starting July 8, 2018.

Click here for construction update.

Library Connection @ Northridge

Northridge Mall (next to the children playground)
1392 Northridge Mall
Salinas, CA 93906

M-F: 10-8
Sat-Sun: 12-6

Mobile Services

Kindermobile:
Schedule TBD

Paletero Cart:
Schedule TBD

Homebound Services:
Call (831) 758-7311 to check eligibility

Upcoming Events

JSL SPCA Family Workshop

August 25, 2019

John Steinbeck Library - Children's Area

Please join us in learning about wildlife with the SPCA for Monterey County. There will be a different animal each visit. All family members are welcome to attend!

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Aug
25

CCL Family Movie Time

Cesar Chavez Library

• 2:00pm

Come view some of the best family-friendly movies of all time.
Aug
26

CCL Beginner Computer Class

Cesar Chavez Library

• 10:00am

Learn the basics of a Chromebook while you improve your keyboard skills, learn to surf the internet safely, create files & folders, work with...
Aug
26

JSL Playgroup

John Steinbeck Library

• 10:00am

Playgroup for registered participants ONLY. If you are interested in our next session, please fill out an interest form.
Aug
26

CCL Playgroup

Cesar Chavez Library

• 10:00am

Playgroup for registered participants ONLY. If you are interested in our next session, please fill out an interest form.
Aug
26

JSL English Language Conversation Group

John Steinbeck Library

• 12:00pm

Gain confidence and improve your English language skills in a friendly, drop-in Conversation Group. Through games and discussion, you will practice listening, vocabulary,...

How Do I's

How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?

How Do I Use the microfilm machine?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

How Do I Play video games at the Library?

How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?

How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?

How Do I Learn About Library Item Circulation?

Recent News Posts

Getting ready for Kindergarten

August 20, 2019

The first day of kindergarten can be frightening for young children, especially if they have never experienced a structured pre-k or preschool program. The Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camp helped chase...

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Adult Summer Reading Cast Party

August 5, 2019

Our Adult Summer Reading Cast Party was a fun-filled night with games, crafts, prizes, trivia and a sneak peek performance of ARIEL Theatrical's upcoming play, Tuck Everlasting. Jennifer...

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Gaming Tournament Scores Big

July 31, 2019

There are young gamers in Salinas, and they came out to Sherwood Hall last Saturday to show off their talent and win prizes in our Super Smash Bros Ultimate Gaming Tournament. The event was part of the Library & Community Services Department's summer programming, and was attended by more...

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