Services at El Gabilan Library:

• Features an award-winning, two-story, and universally-accessible design
• Houses English & Spanish collections for all ages and in a variety of formats such as books, newspapers, DVDs, music CDs, Library of Things, and more
• Access friendly library staff members posted to assist with locating information, troubleshooting brief technology questions, and recommending materials
• Provides free public Wi-Fi, public computers, a copier, free outgoing faxing, and print-by-phone-compatible printing through Princh
• Posts free community resources and events (pending supervisor approval)
• Incorporates four study rooms available for reservation up to one week in advance, including a small conference room and an additional quiet study room open to the public
• Accommodates facility rentals in our state of the art Community Room
• Features multiple fenced outdoor spaces for all ages, such as a children's interactive garden area and an adult's patio area
• Provides Teen/Youth-only spaces featuring study areas, in-library use only videogames, and popular manga
• Nintendo Switch and XBOX available for in-library use* (ages 18 and under + their caregivers) *in-library videogame selection varies by site
• Provides a children's area equipped with early-literacy computer stations, easy Roblox access, free in-library ABCmouse, and large play spaces
• Hosts CA Adult Literacy program classes and our Citizenship program information

Room Reservations:

Study Rooms

El Gabilan Library offers four study rooms including a small conference room available for public reservation during open service hours. Click here to reserve a study room up to one week in advance. 

• Reservations are limited to two (2) hours per party, per day, to ensure equitable access of the library facility. Excess reservations may be cancelled by library staff without notice. 
• Reservations will be canceled if the party is greater than 15min late.
• Occupancy may not exceed the posted maximum for each room.
  • EGL - Four study rooms available
    Study Room 1: 4 people
    Study Room 2: 16 people
    Study Room 3: 6 people
    Study Room 4: 6 people
• Vacated study rooms are open for all to use until the next scheduled reservation.
• No food is allowed in the study room. Drinks must have lids.
• Please be considerate of others and clean up before leaving the study room.

Community Rooms

A community room is available at El Gabilan Library (standing capacity 184) 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.

For more information on the study or community rooms at all of our locations, please explore our webpage 'Study & Meeting Rooms' and contact 'spl_meetingroom [at] ci.salinas.ca.us' with any additional questions.