Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public

Library

• John Steinbeck • Library

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

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

• Cesar Chavez • Library

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

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

• 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

Bookmobile with cartoon images of kids engaging in learning activities

Bookmobile Services

Kindermobile
Scheduled visits to Kindergarten classes in Salinas

Bookmobile & Paletero Cart
Access the library during special events around Salinas

Upcoming Events

Photo of author Miranda Cowley Heller alongside the cover of her book What the Deep Water Knows.

Virtual | Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller

April 22, 2026

What the Deep Water Knows by Miranda Cowley Heller is a series of exquisite reflections on love in all its seasons. In poetry that is lyrical and quick-witted, gentle and devastatingly frank, she contemplates time, marriage, and motherhood.

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April 2026 library events, including storytimes, crafts, classes, and more

Eventos en la biblioteca de abril 2026, incluso horas de cuentos, manualidades, clases y más

Apr
22

CCL- Tea Party

Cesar Chavez Library

• 2:30pm

Kids are invited to a magical tea party! Little princes, young princesses, and party guests can dress up in their fanciest outfits and join us for sweet treats, tasty drinks,...
Apr
22

JSL - Cartoon Club

John Steinbeck Library

• 4:00pm

Kids, get ready for some fun at the library with Cartoon Club! Come relax in the middle of the week, watching a series of silly cartoons for the whole family.

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Apr
22

EGL- Spring Beyond Basics Computer Class

El Gabilan Library

• 5:00pm

Spring Beyond Basics Computer Class

Sign up for our Beyond Basics computer course to kick-start your journey and enrich your learning experience with hands-on...
Apr
22

Virtual | Genealogy Basics: Using the Census

All Locations

• 5:30pm

Since 1790, the U.S Census has been a resource both for community planning and for genealogists. Once you find a relative, the wealth of information can help establish or...
Apr
23

EGL - Playgroup

El Gabilan Library

• 10:30am

Parent-Child Playgroups

Each playgroup provides sensory play and exploratory activities that develop speech and language, creative play, cognitive development, and...

How Do I's

How Do I print using my device?

How Do I Play video games at the Library?

How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?

How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?

How Do I Return Library Items?

How Do I Use the Library computers?

How Do I Learn About Library Item Circulation?

Recent News Posts

Join FOSPL for the 5th Annual Sip & Paint Fundraiser!

March 14, 2026

Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) presents the 5th Annual Sip & Paint fundraising event to be held this year on Saturday, March 14 at 6:00 PM at Cesar Chavez Library.

Join us for this fun event where you can express your creativity while showing support for Salinas...

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Illustrated winter scene. Text: Winter Reading Challenge. December 20 - January 17.

Winter Reading Challenge: Free Book for Readers!

December 12, 2025

Winter Reading Challenge
December 20 - January 17
Ages 0-18

The Winter Reading Challenge is back! This Winter Break read for 15 minutes a day for 14 days, and you earn a FREE book! The challenge is open to all Salinas children and teens from December 20, 2025...

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Two students attending Kinder Boot Camp.

Kinder/TK Boot Camp Returns!

July 1, 2025

Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camp! Our Kinder Boot Camp will be accepting incoming kindergarten students in additional to transitional kindergarten (TK) students. These camps are...

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Join FOSPL for Sip & Paint Fundraiser!

March 8, 2025

Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) presents the 4th annual Sip & Paint fundraising event to be held this year on March 8, 6pm at El Gabilan Library.

Join us for this fun event where you can express your creativity while showing support for Salinas Public Library...

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