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The Steinbeck Library Exterior with View of John Steinbeck Statue

• 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 Exterior lit up at night

• Cesar Chavez • Library

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

Regular hours are:
Tu, Wed, Th: 12 - 6
Fri & Sat: 10 - 4
The El Gabilan Library Exterior

• 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

CCL- Spring Computing for Beginners Class

March 28, 2026

Spring Computing for Beginners Class

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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
  • Mar
    30
    JSL - Playgroup

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 10:30am

    Parent-Child Playgroups 

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

  • Mar
    31
    Library Closed for Holiday

    All Locations

    • 12:00am
  • Apr
    01
    CCL - Toddler Tales

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 12:00pm

    Toddler Tales is now on Wednesday at Cesar Chavez Library!

    Calling all toddlers and their caregivers!  Come join us for storytime and where your little ones will...

  • Apr
    01
    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.

    ...

  • Apr
    01
    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...

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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 photocopy machine?
How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?
How Do I Use the Library computers?
How Do I Learn About Library Item Circulation?
How Do I Use the microfilm machine?

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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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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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