Upcoming Events
EGL - Learn and Play Storytime
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 in on the fun.
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Aug18
John Steinbeck Library
• 4:00pmSummer 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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Aug18
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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Aug19
John Steinbeck Library
• 3:30pmCraftivity for Teens runs on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 3:30PM to 5PM at John Steinbeck Library with different activities. If you've ever wanted to try a craft and...
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Aug19
El Gabilan Library
• 5:00pmSummer Beyond Basics Computer Class
Join our Beyond Basics computer class to learn how you can take your basic computing skills to the next level....
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Aug19
All Locations
• 5:30pmAmerica has been called a nation of immigrants, and building an understanding of the history of documenting those arriving, and the rules of gaining citizenship, will help...
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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...
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...
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