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JSL Job Readiness Academy

John Steinbeck Library

Join our two-part Job Readiness Academy where you will learn how to focus on the kind of job you want. The two workshop series includes job interview techniques and interview practice.

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Payment Option for Library Fees

Salinas Public Library offers multiple options for resolving library fines and fees on cardholder's account. Cash, check, and credit card payments can be received onsite. Credit or debit card payments are also available online.

Here are a few FAQ about these options. Our library staff will be happy to assist and answer any questions.

How do I pay fines/fees at the Library?

In-person:

JSL Financial Literacy Series: Keeping Debt Under Control

John Steinbeck Library

Join us for a free overview on ways to manage your debt. This course will cover how to calculate debt-to-income ratio, different ways to improve financial control and information on debt managemen

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By the numbers, and much more!

News Date:

Oct 30 2018 - 10:00am

Fiscal year 2017/18 has been a year of many new beginnings at the Salinas Public Library. Within this annual report, you’ll hear directly from members of the Salinas community about...

Annual Report

2019/2020 Annual Report

It truly was "A Year Like No Other" for our library system. Challenged by the COVID-19 closures, we closed our doors in March but reopened with Curbside Services and virtual programming shortly thereafter. We hope you'll take a moment to review the year with us....

John Steinbeck Library

Join us for the launch of Peter Nathaniel Malae’s newest book SON OF AMITY.

Read more about JSL Book Launch and Reading with Peter Nathaniel Malae

JSL Credit Report and Scores

John Steinbeck Library

Join us for a free intro and overview on how credit reports and scores work. This course will cover information about credit scores and how to improve it. In addition, learn how credit history is