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

CCL Beginner Computer Class

December 13, 2019

615 Williams Rd Salinas, CA 93905

Learn the basics of a Chromebook while you improve your keyboard skills, learn to surf the internet safely, create files & folders, work with Google Docs. and much more!

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Dec
13

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.
Dec
13

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.
Dec
13

JSL Preschool Pals

John Steinbeck Library

• 1:00pm

Preschool Pals is a new program for ages 3-5. Come join us for stories, songs and activities to stretch little bodies and brains and prepare them for future school success....
Dec
13

CCL The Hangout @ CC

Cesar Chavez Library

• 4:00pm

The Hangout is a space where teens can drop in and experience new worlds and friendships through gaming activities. Come for the fun and have a snack while you enjoy the...
Dec
14

CCL Playschool

Cesar Chavez Library

• 10:00am

Join our Early Education experts for this preschool playtime. No registration is required.

How Do I's

How Do I Sign up for the library's newsletter??

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 Digital Arts Lab?

How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?

How Do I Put an Item on Hold?

Recent News Posts

Salinas loves it when it snows!

December 10, 2019

For the past five years, the Salinas Public Library has brought "snow" to the residents of Salinas in one fun-filled afternoon of activities called Snow Day at the Cesar Chavez Library. What...

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It's a vision soon to be realized!

December 9, 2019

We are happy to report that progress on the construction of the new El Gabilan Library is on schedule!

This month we're able to focus on interior work as the furnishings and shelving gets installed. The library book and material collections have also been ordered, and we expect to see...

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Tea anyone?

November 26, 2019

The Super Saturday Tea Party last Saturday, November 16th, was a resounding success! Librarian Leslie noted that "we definitely underestimated the appeal of this program!"

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Call for Local Artist Participation

November 13, 2019

The Library & Community Services hosted a public meeting last Thursday, November 7th, for local visual and graphic artists to learn about opportunities to create artwork for the new El Gabilan Library's outdoor learning spaces. The design team for the El Gabilan Library welcomed a dozen or...

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