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JSL When the Small Stuff Matters

John Steinbeck Library

Keep the Right Records the Right Way for Your Business to Succeed

Teen Book Club

Are you a teen interested in reading just for the fun of it? Stop by the Cesar Chavez Library and pick up a copy of our latest Teen Book Club title. Book discussions are are held every other month in the libraries or on field trips. You can also make recommendations for upcoming Teen Book Club titles! 

Must be in 9th-12th grade to participate. 

New grants received in support of adult and family literacy!

News Date: 
Feb 20 2019 - 1:00pm

Salinas Public Library is very pleased to announce the receipt of two new grants in support of adult and family literacy totaling $158,382.

On January 18, 2019 the Salinas...

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CCL Wise Voices Smart Choices

Cesar Chavez Library

From simple ways to eat healthy to understanding chronic disease prevention,, this 5 week nutrition class will help prepare you to adopt a healthy lifestyle!

CCL Better than Grains Cooking Demonstration

Cesar Chavez Library

A cooking demonstration where theory meets practice. Watch and learn how to add new twists to old classics to easily and quickly cook healthier. Follow your nose to find us!

CCL Eat Healthy on a Budget

Cesar Chavez Library

Outsmart the grocery store by joining us and learning the tips and tricks of buying healthy food without breaking the bank.

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Meet Kanopy, our latest streaming service for movies!

News Date: 
Feb 4 2019 - 5:30pm

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...

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Computer Class Tutor/Assistant

Bridge the digital divide by helping adults learn basic to intermediate computer skills. Help students learn how to type, use the internet, learn English language skills online and even aid with their employment search process. Instruction is given on an individual and small group basis at 

  • John Steinbeck, Cesar Chavez, and USCredit Union (in place of El Gabilan)
  • Morning - evening classes
  • Individual instruction is flexible and dependent on volunteer availability

Teen Collab Group

Are you a high school student looking for a fun way to earn community service hours? Join our Cesar Chavez Library Teen Collab Group! Our overall goals include to participate in simple community service projects, such as helping the Friends of the Salinas Public Library restock our Little Libraries, and organizing library programs for teens. Meetings are held monthly on the 

  • First and third Thursdays
  • Cesar Chavez Library
  • 4:00-6:00 pm