Salinas Public Library

The Salinas Public Library

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Get a Library Card

You can get a library card at any of our libraries: John Steinbeck, Cesar Chazez, El Gabilan, the Bookmobile, or Paletero Cart. Be sure to bring a photo ID (examples: drivers licence or school ID) with a current address/proof of residence (examples: drivers license or electric bill).

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Digital Arts Lab

Notice to our patrons: Our Digital Arts Labs are currently unavailable as we modernize these spaces. Thank you for your patience.

Salinas Public Library provides powerful Apple and Microsoft computers that are equipped with software for creating music, video, graphics, photos, animations,...

Staff

Welcome to the Salinas Public Library!

Whether you are getting to know the library for the first time or have used our library for years, we are glad you’re here and we want you to feel that this is “your library!” Public libraries have a long history of offering equal and open access to...

Borrow, Renew and Return

How many items can I borrow from the library?

Physical items: Starting September 27, 2021, we have removed limitation on the number of items that you can borrow from the library. We recommend that you consider the borrowing period to ensure that you can return items on-time.

Digital items:

Library Cards and Accounts

Who can get a library card?

All California residents can get a library card at any of our libraries. A Salinas Public Library Card, in good standing, is required to checkout any and all material.

How to get a library card?