• Farm scene with anthropomorphic seeds and fruits. Two seeds read books on a picnic blanket, a barn and windmill are in the background, and fruits ride in a tractor and a boat.
  • Closure banner advertising the library's closure July 3 and July 4
  • July's Virtual Author Talks. Click for more info. Graphic features three book covers: "The Secrets We Hide" by Karin Slaughter, "Migrant Heart" by Reyna Grande, and "Platonic" by Marisa G. Franco, against an orange gradient background.
  • Salinas Public Library Literacy Program welcome flyer with images of program participants. Call (831) 758-7916 for information on services.
  • Banner with text: Salinas Public Library BABY Books at Birth Year. Includes illustrated baby reading a book.
  • Help Shape Your Library & Operating Hours Expansion Surveys! Please participate in two short 5-10 minute surveys
  • A whimsical illustration shows books seated on chairs playing violins and a cello, with musical notes floating above. The text announces "In the Stacks with the Carmel Bach Festival" on July 1, from 3-4 PM, at El Gabilan Library, 1400 N. Main St.
  • A collage of portraits of Founding Fathers, each in an oval frame with their names inscribed below, contains a gradient blue background. Text, "Genealogy Basics: Early American Ancestors. Wed. July 15, 2026 5:30-7:00 PM, Click for more details
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 - Learn and Play Storytime

June 30, 2026

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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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
  • Jun
    30
    CCL - Citizenship Preparation

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 5:30pm

    In-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...

  • Jul
    01
    Storytime in the Park

    • 10:30am

    What’s better than storytime?  Storytime in the park!  Gather your family and come listen to stories and sing some songs in the great outdoors.  Make sure to bring your blanket...

  • Jul
    01
    EGL - Marc Griffiths Ventriloquist

    El Gabilan Library

    • 11:30am

    Get ready to get silly with ventriloquist Marc Griffiths! Come see a fun show at the library ful of voices, puppets, and laughs.

    El Gabilan Library...

  • Jul
    01
    JSL - Marc Griffiths Ventriloquist

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 1:30pm

    Get ready to get silly with ventriloquist Marc Griffiths! Come see a fun show at the library ful of voices, puppets, and laughs.

    John Steinbeck Library...

  • Jul
    01
    EGL | In the Stacks: Live Music

    El Gabilan Library

    • 3:00pm

    Enjoy live chamber music from musicians of the Carmel Bach Festival at your local library! Featuring a string quartet with two violins, viola, and cello, this free performance...

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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 microfilm machine?
How Do I Use the Library photocopy machine?
How Do I Sign up for the library's newsletter?
How Do I Use the Library computers?

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Recent News Posts

Ad for the friends of the library's 5th annual Sip & Paint fundraiser on March 14 2026 featuring a dark blue background and beautiful swoopy title

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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An easel with two orange wildflowers is set up on a light green background to promote the friends of the library sip and paint event in March 2025

Join FOSPL for the 4th Annual 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...

find out more

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