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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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  • Library Catalog
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  • Discover & Go
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Passes
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  • Book Club Express
    • Book Club Express FAQ
  • Digital Arts Lab
  • Genealogy
  • Local History
    • Salinas History Project
    • Books About Salinas
    • City of Salinas History
    • Clipping Files - Biography
    • Clipping Files - Subject
    • Directories and Census
    • Interviews & Salinas Stories
    • Literary Landmarks
    • Maps
    • Newspapers
      • Historical Newspaper Charts
      • Local Newspaper Continuations
    • Photographs
    • John Steinbeck
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    • Class Visit Form
    • Assignment Alert Form
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