Cesar Chavez Library
Services at this Library:
- More than 40,000 items for all ages available in variety of languages and formats such as books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, music CDs, books on CD, and more
- Reference materials for in-library use.
- Free WiFi
- Public use computers with internet access, printing, and scanning capabilities
- Children's area equipped with early literacy computer stations, children's story time and programs
- Teen area with teen programs
- Literacy resources and programs
- Digital Arts computers equipped with multimedia editing resources
- Video games, consoles, and controllers available for in-library use
- Study room
- Community meeting room
- Library staff who can provide assistance locating information, using print and electronic sources, and choosing books and other materials
Room Reservations:
Cesar Chavez Library offers a study room that is available for public use during open service hours. Click here to reserve a study room.
Study room usage guidelines:
- Rooms may be reserved by one or more people but cannot exceed the maximum occupancy of each room.
- Request to use the study rooms may be made in person at El Gabilan Library or online, and no more than one (1) week in advance.
- Room reservation is limited to two (2) hours per person, per day, to ensure equitable access of library facility.
- Reservation may be canceled if the room is not being used within the first fifteen (15) minutes of reserved schedule.
- No food is allowed in the study room. Drinks are limited to those in closed containers such as covered cups, cans, or water bottles, and must be kept away from electronics.
- Please be considerate of others and clean up before leaving the study room.
Community Meeting Rooms
The BHC community meeting room is available at Cesar Chavez Library that may be reserved for public use when not being used for Library activities. Fees may be charged according to the current Library Fee Schedule.
The meeting room has a capacity of 204 people. Download the room reservation application here.
Another community meeting room is also available at El Gabilan Library.
Cesar Chavez Library
Street Address: 615 Williams Road Salinas- Mon:closedTue:
12:00 pm-6:00 pmWed:
12:00 pm-6:00 pmThu:
12:00 pm-6:00 pmFri:
10:00 am-4:00 pmSat:
10:00 am-4:00 pmSun:
closed
Upcoming Events
CCL - Pixel Art
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 Library
This activity will also take place at the other library branches.
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Jun14
Cesar Chavez Library
• 11:00amArtists Ink in partnership with the Salinas Public Library is proud to announce the Art Market at the Library taking place on Sunday, June 14, 2026. We will host over 20 art...
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Jun16
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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Jun17
Cesar Chavez Library
• 4:00pmYou don't have to be an expert chef to make great meals! Learn how to prepare delicious meals that support longevity at our in-person, bilingual cooking demo. Learn how to make...
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Jun17
Cesar Chavez Library
• 4:30pmJoin Us for the Two-Part Dipping Into English Workshop!
Enhance your pronunciation skills with our engaging workshop series. This event will focus on...
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Jun18
Cesar Chavez Library
• 1:00pmCome 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,...

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