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.
Meet Kanopy, our latest streaming service for movies!
February 4, 2019
We think you're going to want to get to know Kanopy, our latest digital streaming services for movies. We think you'll be impressed by the huge selection of titles, the easy-to-use interface, and the fact that there are no monthly charges -- ever. With this amazing site and application, you can stream thousands of award...
"I found gold in this place!"
January 8, 2019
Those were the words of Patricia Heywood when she had an opportunity to share what the program meant to her at last month's Computer Literacy Celebration.
Patricia was one of 40 students who received a certificate for completing the 8-week program with the Adult Learning Program at Salinas Public Library. Twenty students qualified for...
Self-Service Hold Shelves Now Available
January 4, 2019
If you need a book from the library but don't have time to search for it in the stacks, the Salinas Public Library has just made it easier to access library collections with our new Self-Service Hold Shelves.
You can now browse materials online and request items in the library catalog. After submitting your...
Self-Checkout and new payment options available!
December 18, 2018
We've made checking out materials easier and faster with self-checkout kiosks that are now equipped to take cash or credit card payments. Come into the John Steinbeck Library or the Cesar Chavez Library today and try them for yourself. We think you'll like the ability to check out multiple items at once, renew your items...
Using iPads to prepare for the Citizenship Exam
December 12, 2018
The Literacy Center is now using iPads received from the California State Library Literacy Services to help students prepare for the Citizenship Exam. The iPads enable students to practice for the exam, and conduct "mock interviews" so when the actual exam and interview comes, they will be more relaxed and better prepared.
Already, the...
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