• 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.
  • Illustrated children around a sign. Text: Kinder Boot Camp. Registration Now Open. Space is limited. Accepting Kinder and TK.
  • 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 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
  • Slider with text The Wonder of Watercolor, Thursday, July 30, 4-5 pm, at El Gabilan Library. The background features colorful watercolor splashes.
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

CCL - Clownin' Around with Daisy

July 9, 2026

Bring the whole family for an interactive and engaging performance with Daisy the Clown. Enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, fun, bubbles, and family-friendly entertainment for all ages.

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July 2026 events for the library, that are listed in our website calendar.

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Eventos en la biblioteca de julio 2026, incluso horas de cuentos, manualidades, clases y más

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  • Jul
    09
    CCL - Summer Matinee FUN

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 1:00pm

    Come hang out at the library this summer and enjoy a free movie and craft with the whole family! Bring any of your favorite movie snacks to munch on!

    Every Thursday,...

  • Jul
    09
    JSL - Clownin' Around with Daisy

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 2:30pm

    Bring the whole family for an interactive and engaging performance with Daisy the Clown. Enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, fun, bubbles, and family-friendly...

  • Jul
    09
    JSL - Storytime Jamboree

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 4:00pm

    Join us for storytime at the John Steinbeck Library! Get ready for stories, music, dancing, and a whole lot of fun!

    Ages: 0 - 6

    Thursdays @4pm
    John...

  • Jul
    09
    EGL - Clownin' Around with Daisy

    El Gabilan Library

    • 4:30pm

    Bring the whole family for an interactive and engaging performance with Daisy the Clown. Enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, fun, bubbles, and family-friendly...

  • Jul
    10
    CCL - Pixel Art

    Cesar Chavez Library

    • 11:00am

    Pixel Art

    Kids will use Perler Beads to create pixelated art.  Recommended ages 6+.

    June 12 and July 10, 2026
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Cesar Chavez...

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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 My Library Card?

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Recent News Posts

A young boy and a girl sit at a table and practice writing at Kinder Boot Camp.

Kinder Boot Camp is Back! Little Learners, Fall In!

July 1, 2026

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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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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