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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

EGL - Playgroup

March 20, 2023

Parent-Child Playgroups (20 weeks IN-PERSON)

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  • Mar
    20
    EGL - Playgroup

    El Gabilan 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...

  • Mar
    21
    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...

  • Mar
    21
    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...

  • Mar
    21
    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...

  • Mar
    21
    Virtual | Author Talk: Jernard A. Wells "Southern Inspired"

    All Locations

    • 1:00pm

    Southern food defines American food at large, and Chef Jernard Wells takes it to a whole new level while still honoring its roots. In his latest cookbook, “Southern Inspired”, ...

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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 microfilm machine?
How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?
How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?
How Do I Put an Item on Hold?
How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?

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Recent News Posts

Digital Arts Lab at the El Gabilan Branch

Digital Arts Lab is Now Open at the El Gabilan Branch!

March 10, 2023

Salinas Public Library is happy to announce the opening of the Digital Arts Lab at the El Gabilan branch. Ask our friendly staff about the various tools that are available to you; from the Adobe Cloud Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and much more!) to our high definition...

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New Library Card Designs are Released

February 22, 2023

New library cards are here! 
These new designs are created by winners of Salinas Public Library Card Design Contest 2022, where more than 100 local artists...

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Playgroups are Back!

February 3, 2023

Our popular playgroups are starting once again at all three of our libraries. These parent-child, 20-week playgroups are designed to help parents learn how they can become their children's first teacher while fostering early child development skills and positive relationships. Each playgroup...

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Join FOSPL for Sip & Paint Fundraiser!

January 26, 2023

Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) is back with their 2nd annual fundraising event, Sip & Paint!

This year's Sip & Paint event will be held at Cesar Chavez Library on Saturday, February 25 at 6 pm. Join the library and FOSPL for this fun event where you can great...

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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.