Salinas Public Library News
Below is a list of all Salinas Public Library website news articles, with the newest one at the top. To sign up for Salinas Public Library news by email, click here.
New Year, New Library
January 6, 2020
One of the library's greatest accomplishments in 2019 is the ongoing construction of the new El Gabilan Library, and the related fundraising for the outdoor managed options.
Major construction has been completed, and the building has been delivered to staff on schedule for the last phases of the project to be completed. The grand...
Online streaming, online learning, and home delivery from your library
January 3, 2020
If you don’t expect these from your local library, the Salinas Public library wants you to try out these services in the new year
There are thousands of books and audio books in our digital collection , and movies and music to stream on hoopla and ...
Busy Day in the SNOW
December 20, 2019
On a cool, Winter day at the Cesar Chavez Library, nearly 1000 youth and family members were welcomed by hot chocolate, edible holiday crafts, at white SNOW. Over 11 tons of snow helped create this unique experience that brought smiles to many who experienced the joy of playing in the cold, wet snow for the...
2018-19 Annual Report
December 12, 2019
This year's annual report highlights statistics and measurements, as well as testimonials, that define the library's impact this past year. We hope you'll take a moment to review it.
A few highlights include a 35% increase in library cards issued last year, a 26% increase in program visits to the library for children, teens,...
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 started out as a whimsical plan -- to bring snow to the youth of East Salinas -- is now an...