Salinas Public Library

Notice: Library services and locations are currently limited due to Covid-19 impact. There are currently no late fines charged to all borrowed materials until further notice.

Curbside pickup, material return, library card, and printing services are available at El Gabilan and Cesar Chavez Library during curbside service hours.

Outdoor return boxes are open 24/7 at Cesar Chavez and John Steinbeck Library.

24/7 digital and online learning library are always available. Digital Library Card is available to access digital resources.

Library Card by Mail application is now available.

Check library calendar for virtual program schedule for all ages. Free wifi access is available at all library locations.

Salinas Public

Library

John Steinbeck Library

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

Temporarily Closed.

See Curbside Services Hours
at El Gabilan & Cesar Chavez libraries.

Cesar Chavez Library

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

Temporarily Closed.

Curbside Services hours are:
Tu, Wed, Th: 2-6
Fri & Sat: 10-2

El Gabilan Library

1400 North Main Street
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 758-7302

Temporarily Closed.

Curbside Services hours are:
Mon & Fri: 10-2
Tu, Wed, Th: 2-6

Bookmobile Service

Kindermobile

Scheduled visits to kindegarten classes in Salinas

Bookmobile

Access library during special events

Upcoming Events

STEM Design Challenge

January 28, 2021

The STEM Design Challenge

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Jan
28

Virtual Citizenship class

All Locations

• 6:00pm

Need help with citizenship preparation? Join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. for our weekly check-in via Zoom.

Participants will have access to our online Google Classroom...
Jan
29

Self-Directed Computer Class Winter 2021

All Locations

• 2:00pm

Self-Directed Class Winter 2021

Take your digital skills to the next level as you learn from home with the Applied Digital Skills Curriculum...
Jan
29

Virtual Music & Movement

All Locations

• 3:00pm

Join us at virtual Music and Movement! Shake your sillies out in the comfort of your own home. Recommended for ages 0-3.

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Feb
01

Virtual Beyond Basics Computer Class

All Locations

• 6:00pm

Digital Skills are necessary today! Gain valuable, transferable skills as you increase your confidence in safely navigating the digital world. Learn how popular Google Apps...
Feb
02

Toddler Tales

• 10:00am

Calling all toddlers and their caregivers! Come join us for virtual stories, songs, rhymes and fun. This program is bilingual and guarantees a fun time for all. Acompáñanos...

How Do I's

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How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?

How Do I Use the microfilm machine?

How Do I Play video games at the Library?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

How Do I Return Library Items?

How Do I Use My Library Card?

Recent News Posts

Basic and Intermediate Computer Classes Begin

January 13, 2021

Adults need basic digital skills now more than ever. Finding a job, helping a child with school homework, or making an appointment with a healthcare provider-- chances are these activities will require basic computer skills and going online.

On January 8th, the Salinas Public Library...

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Library's new STEM program soars ahead!

January 8, 2021

Can you build a paper airplane that can transport one passenger and propel them at least six feet in the air? That was this week's challenge in the Salinas Public Library's new STEM Challenge program. Participants were allowed to use anything that might work, including recycled paper, binder...

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Celebrating the holidays together!

January 4, 2021

Fifty families proved it's not too hard to make a commitment to a weekly early literacy program, even when it's gone virtual! The families participating in the library's virtual Toddler Tales and Music & Movement programs celebrated together on December 21st by picking up activity kits and...

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Santa's Elves Have Been Busy

December 14, 2020

All month long, Santa's helpers have been busy creating holiday activity kits for families and young children. This week, staff will distribute a new "Snow Much Fun" kit on Friday, December 18th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm during curbside service hours. The library team will be offering 200 kits...

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