The Steinbeck Library Exterior

John Steinbeck Library

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

Regular hours are:
Mon & Fri: 10 - 4
Tu, Wed, Th:  12 - 6

Curbside Services available
Cesar Chavez Library Exterior

Cesar Chavez Library

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

Regular hours are:
Tu, Wed, Th: 12-6
Fri & Sat: 10-4

Curbside Services available

El Gabilan Library

 

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

Regular hours are:
Mon, Fri & Sat: 10-4
Tu, Wed, Th: 12-6

Curbside Services available

Bookmobile Service

Kindermobile
Scheduled visits to kindergarten classes in Salinas


Bookmobile & Paletero Cart
Access library during special events

Upcoming Events

CCL - Wee Ones in the Woods

June 6, 2023

Cesar Chavez Library

Tuesday, June 6 - Friday, June 9

Registration starts May 15

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  • Jun
    06
    JSL - Playgroup

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 10:00am

    Parent-Child Playgroups (20 weeks IN-PERSON)

    Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive...

  • Jun
    06
    EGL - Learn and Play Storytime

    El Gabilan Library

    • 12:00pm

    Join us for storytime at El Gabilan Library. We will read books, sing songs and have a fun activity at the end! For ages 0-4, and older children are more than welcome to join...

  • Jun
    06
    JSL - Playgroup

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 12:30pm

    Parent-Child Playgroups (20 weeks IN-PERSON)

    Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive...

  • Jun
    06
    JSL - Pixel Art

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 3:00pm

    Let's get creative with perler beads! Join us for an art program where we encourage you to design your own pixelated creations. With so many colors and patterns to choose from...

  • Jun
    06
    CCL - In-Person Citizenship Class

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 5:30pm

    We are pleased to announce our Citizenship Preparation Expanded hours starting May 9. 

    English class: Tuesdays @ Cesar Chavez Library 5:30pm to 7pm...

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How Do I's

How Do I Sign up for the library's newsletter?
How Do I Play video games at the Library?
How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?
How Do I Use the microfilm machine?
How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?
How Do I Use the Library computers?
How Do I Learn About Library Item Circulation?

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Recent News Posts

Summer Learning Program Starting Soon!

May 18, 2023

The Summer Learning Program begins June 5th and continues thru July 29th. Join us for a summer that will be filled with fun and free activities all summer long. A variety of drop-in and registration-based programs for all ages will be offered throughout the summer to promote learning and...

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Introducing Mobile Printing

May 10, 2023

Salinas Public Library introduces a new mobile printing solution, PrinterOn, that allows everyone to print conveniently from their home or office/school computers or mobile devices, and pick up their printouts at the library. Print jobs can be sent to the library by using the PrinterOn mobile...

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Día del Niño

May 3, 2023

The Literacy Program welcomed families to celebrate Día del Niño at Cesar Chavez Library last week. With over 200 people in attendance, it was a fun celebration where families learned the importance of movement and play in Early Childhood Literacy Development. Bubbles and...

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Celebrating National Library Week 2023

April 20, 2023

Salinas Public Library invites all community members to visit the library and join our celebration of the National Library Week, from April 23-29.

Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library...

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Coming Soon

Featured E-Resources

New York Times Digital

Use your library card for complimentary, unlimited access to the digital edition of The New York Times, one of the leading national newspaper in the country.

Mango Languages

Powered by intelligent technology and an adaptive algorithm, Mango empowers you to communicate with confidence, preparing you for uncharted experiences with language and culture.  Challenge yourself to discover something new.

HelpNow Live Tutoring

Get free, live online tutoring everyday from 1 - 10 pm for all grade level and college students.

LinkedIn Learning

Lynda.com has migrated to LinkedIn Learning.  Enjoy an expanded selection of professional tutorials on business, photography, software, web design, photography, video, 3D animation, and more. Get step-by-step instructions for creating a new LinkedIn Learning account.