Upcoming Events
Virtual | Author Talk: Tom D. Crouch
English chemist James Smithson never visited the United States, yet he bequeathed his estate to establish the Smithsonian Institution. “Smithson’s Gamble” follows the fascinating growth and development of the world's largest museum and research complex during its first 60 years. Tom D.
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Feb24
El Gabilan Library
• 12:00pmJoin 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...
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Feb24
John Steinbeck Library
• 2:00pmWinter Independent Studies Class
Build your digital skills in our Independent Study Open Lab!
Join us for two weekly, one-hour sessions focused on Gmail, Google... -
Feb24
Cesar Chavez Library
• 5:30pmIn-Person Citizenship Class at Cesar Chavez Library. This class is for adults studying to take the citizenship interview in English.
For more information and to...
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Feb24
All Locations
• 6:00pmExploring your family history is an exciting adventure full of discoveries and challenges. Genealogy Work Groups are the perfect opportunity to share ideas, discover resources...
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Feb25
Cesar Chavez Library
• 12:00pmToddler 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...
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...
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...
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...
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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