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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Aug11
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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Aug11
All Locations
• 4:00pmOur Adult Maker Kit is a really big dill! Try simple, quick-preserving with our Adult Maker Kit: Pickling
Each kit includes 1 wide-mouth mason jar, 1 small bottle of...
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Aug11
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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Aug12
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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Aug13
Cesar Chavez Library
• 12:00pmThis August, registration for our most popular workshop, Flower Arranging, is moving to a lottery-based system to better accommodate your enthusiasm! Thank you so much for your...
Recent News Posts
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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