The Steinbeck Library Exterior

John Steinbeck Library

350 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-7311

Regular hours are:
Mon & Fri: 10 - 4
Tu, Wed, Th:  12 - 6

Curbside Services available
Cesar Chavez Library Exterior

Cesar Chavez Library

615 Williams Road
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 758-7345

Regular hours are:
Tu, Wed, Th: 12-6
Fri & Sat: 10-4

Curbside Services available

El Gabilan Library

 

1400 North Main Street
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 758-7302

Regular hours are:
Mon, Fri & Sat: 10-4
Tu, Wed, Th: 12-6

Curbside Services available

Bookmobile Service

Kindermobile

Scheduled visits to kindegarten classes in Salinas

Bookmobile

Access library during special events

Upcoming Events

Library Closed for Holiday

May 30, 2022

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  • May
    31
    EGL - Learn and Play Storytime

    El Gabilan Library

    • 12:00pm

    Join us for storytime at El Gabilan Library. We will read books, sing songs and more! For ages 0-4, and older children are more than welcome to join in on the fun. 

    For...

  • May
    31
    In-Person Citizenship Class

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 5:00pm

    In-person citizenship class at Cesar Chavez Library. This class is for adults studying to take the citizenship interview in English.

    For more info and to register, scan...

  • Jun
    01
    Jose-Luis Orozco Performance

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 3:00pm

    Join the Literacy Program as we celebrate the end of our Family Reading Circle with a performance by popular musician and educator, Jose-Luis Orozco. Spaces...

  • Jun
    02
    Clase Presencial de Ciudadanía

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 5:00pm

    In-person citizenship class at Cesar Chavez Library. This class is for adults studying to take the citizenship interview in Spanish.

    For more info and to register, scan...

  • Jun
    02
    Citizenship Virtual Class

    All Locations

    • 6:00pm

    Our virtual and In-Person citizenship classes will help you to prepare for your naturalization interview. You will practice the 100Qs, prepare for the reading and writing tests...

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How Do I's

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How Do I Use the Digital Arts Lab?
How Do I Use the microfilm machine?
How Do I Return Library Items?
How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?
How Do I Learn About Library Item Circulation?

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Recent News Posts

Summer Learning Program Starts June 6

May 27, 2022

Summer Learning Program is starting soon!

The Summer Learning Program begins June 6th and continues thru July 30th. Join us for fun and engaging free activities all summer long. A variety of drop-in and registration-based programs will be offered throughout the summer to...

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More Library Hours Starting April 23

April 20, 2022

El Gabilan Library


The Salinas Public Library is happy to announce the expansion of opening hours at the El Gabilan branch. Starting on April 23rd, the community will be able to access library services at this location from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays, including study rooms, free Wi-Fi, public...

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Visit State Parks for free with Library's Parks Pass

April 12, 2022

Parks Passes are now available to borrow from Salinas Public Library!

To provide more equitable access, reduce barrier of access, and to encourage more Californians to spend time outdoors, California State Parks and the California State Library have distributed ...

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Celebrating National Library Week 2022

April 3, 2022

Happy National Library Week!

From April 3-9, we are celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the essential role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. The theme for this year’s National Library...

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