Salinas Public Library News
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New Intermediate Computer Class Starting!
August 2, 2018
Are there more things you want to learn about how to use your computer? Join us for a new Intermediate Computer Class where students will learn more about Chrome books, Google docs, and other useful applications.
Classes begin with an Orientation on Thursday, August 9th, at 3:00 pm at John Steinbeck Library.
Tuesdays...
The Library Connection @ Northridge Opens on Schedule
July 11, 2018
The Library Connection @ Northridge is now open and offering services to the public. There are beautiful new children and adult books for checkout, including bestsellers and popular materials. There are also DVD's, music CD's, audio books and much more. Looking for a "hot spot?" There is Internet access available and a limited number of...
El Gabilan Library service suspension begins July 8, 2018
June 22, 2018
Beginning on Saturday, June 30th, the public is invited to join library staff and city officials in a weeklong celebration of the past, present and future of El Gabilan Library. The event will kickoff on June 30th at 1:00 pm with a variety of family programming and at 5:00 pm, puppeteer Nick Knaves will provide...
We're Changing Lives!
June 7, 2018
Asa Shimozaki had a clear goal in mind. He needed to learn Excel in order to apply for a job at a local construction company. Determined and persistent, for three months he came regularly to the Literacy Center at the John Steinbeck Library and learned Excel. With help from tutors and Literacy staff, he learned...
We're moving forward!
June 1, 2018
It's now official! The City Council on May 15th approved the funding plan to build a 21,000 square foot library in North Salinas. After more than a year of public feedback and analysis, the Council's vote promises to usher in a new chapter for the Salinas Public Library. The new library will officially be...