• Graphic of April's Virtual Author Talks including the books On A Mission, Shadow Strike, What The Deep Water Knows, and Coach.
  • Salinas Public Library Literacy Program welcome flyer with images of program participants. Call (831) 758-7916 for information on services.
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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

EGL - Playgroup

April 16, 2026

Parent-Child Playgroups 

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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
    16
    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...

  • Apr
    16
    CCL - Science Workshop Unlimited

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 2:30pm

    Science Workshop Unlimited is at Cesar Chavez Library every Thursday!

    Visit the SS WoW (Salinas Science Workshop on Wheels)! Kids and families can use...

  • Apr
    16
    JSL - Storytime Jamboree

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 4:00pm

    Bring your family to Storytime Jamboree at the John Steinbeck Library! We'll read, sing, and dance together as we put the focus on fun and set the silly to 11. For ages 0-7,...

  • Apr
    16
    EGL | Local Author Talk: Enid B. Ryce

    El Gabilan Library

    • 5:00pm

    Enid B. Ryce is an award-winning author, artist, and filmmaker. Her projects have been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and CBS Radio News, and exhibited internationally at...

  • Apr
    16
    CCL- Preparación para la Ciudadanía

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 5:30pm

    Clase de Ciudadanía Presencial en la Biblioteca César Chávez. Esta clase es para adultos que estudian para su entrevista de ciudadanía en español. 

    Para más información...

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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 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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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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