In 1906, a public-spirited Salinas Civic Club resolved to build a public library building for Salinas. With tireless effort and the help of Salinas residents, these ladies raised the necessary funds to purchase a lot and secure $10,000 from Andrew Carnegie for a building. Before long,...

Does the library have computers?

All library locations offer computer workstations that have internet access and are equipped with Microsoft Office productivity software for text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Using your library card number, you can use the computers for up...

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Answers to most of your questions should be found in the accordions below (click to open). If you have additional...

Answers to most of your questions should be found in the accordions below (click to open). If you have additional questions, please call us at:

John Steinbeck Library (831) 758-7311

Cesar Chavez Library (831) 758-7345

El Gabilan Library (831) 758-7302

Donations of new or gently used materials to support and enhance the library collection are accepted at all library locations. Staff will determine whether the donated material will be added to the library collection or given to the Friends of the Salinas Public...