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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

JSL - Playgroup

March 23, 2026

Parent-Child Playgroups 

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February 2026 library events, featuring storytimes, crafts, classes, and more
Eventos de biblioteca de febrero 2026, incluso horas de cuentos, manualidades, clases y más
  • Mar
    24
    CCL - Playgroup

    Cesar Chavez 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
    24
    Virtual | Author Talk: Shoshana Walter

    All Locations

    • 11:00am

    Even as overdose deaths reach record highs and our country’s leaders insist addiction should be treated, not punished, America continues to deny many a real chance at recovery...

  • Mar
    24
    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...

  • Mar
    24
    CCL - Spring Camp

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 1:00pm

    Spend spring break at the library. Join us for Spring Camp where kids can participate in a variety of activities. They can make colorful crafts, create a design with perler...

  • Mar
    24
    JSL-Spring Independent Studies Computer Class

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 2:00pm

    Spring 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 photocopy machine?
How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?
How Do I Use the Library computers?
How Do I Use the microfilm machine?
How Do I Put an Item on Hold?

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Recent News Posts

Friends of the Salinas Public Library 5th Annual Fundraiser Sip & Paint March 14, 2026 Saturday 6:00-9:00 PM Cesar Chavez Library 615 Williams Rd Salinas

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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