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  • August's Virtual Author Talks: Julia Child's Kitchen, When Trees Testify, & Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.
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  • Help Shape Your Library & Operating Hours Expansion Surveys! Please participate in two short 5-10 minute surveys
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  • Banner with text that reads, "Simply Zen, A four week intro to mindful meditation, Thursdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 1, 4-5:30 pm, El Gabilan Library, click for more info.
  • Two Golden Retriever dogs lying on green grass outdoors, one adult dog in front with a dark harness and a puppy lying beside it wearing a green bandana that says, "Guide Dog Puppy"
  • The text reads, "Autumn Equinox Celebration, Tuesday, September 22, El Gabilan Library, 5:30-7. Click for more info."
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• John Steinbeck • Library

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

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

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

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

Kindermobile
Scheduled visits to Kindergarten classes in Salinas

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

Upcoming Events

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CCL- SUMMER COMPUTING FOR BEGINNERS CLASS

August 28, 2026

Summer Computing for Beginners Class

Are you intimidated by new technology? Join our Computing for Beginners orientation and learn what we will cover this time. New redesigned, and hands-on course designed to teach fundamental computer skills.

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    29
    CCL- SUMMER COMPUTING FOR BEGINNERS CLASS

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 10:00am

    Summer Computing for Beginners Class

    Are you intimidated by new technology? Join our Computing for Beginners orientation and learn what we will cover...

  • Sep
    01
    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 have a fun activity at the end! For ages 0-4, and older children are more than welcome to join...

  • Sep
    01
    TEST EVENT

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 3:00pm

    TEST EVENT

  • Sep
    01
    CCL - Craftivity for Teens

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 3:30pm

    TEENS! Join us every first Tuesday of the month from 3:30PM - 5PM at Cesar Chavez Library! Each session features a new craft -no experience needed.

    The library provides...

  • Sep
    01
    JSL-Summer Independent Studies Computer Class

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 4:00pm

    Summer Independent Studies Computer Class

    Build your digital skills in our Independent Study Open Lab!

    Join us for two weekly, one-hour...

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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 Wi-Fi?
How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?
How Do I Use the microfilm machine?
How Do I Sign up for the library's newsletter?
How Do I Return Library Items?

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Recent News Posts

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Back to School with Hoopla

August 17, 2026

Beat stress and kickstart a successful school year with your library and Hoopla.

Easing the back-to-school transition is all about building great family routines. To help, Hoopla has gathered their favorite back-to-school tips for parents alongside an engaging reading list featuring...

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Kinder Boot Camp is Back! Little Learners, Fall In!

July 1, 2026

Registration is FULL.

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...

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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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