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Local Newspaper Continuations

Historical newspapers are available at the John Steinbeck Library. Most are on microfilm. Microfilm readers and printers are available at the Steinbeck Library.

If you don’t live in this area, contact your local public library for an inter-library loan of the Salinas Californian from the California State Library for issues published between September 1, 1945 through March 3, 1990.

For additional research services contact the Monterey County Genealogical Society or Books We Own.

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.

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