• Thanksgiving
  • Help Shape Your Library & Operating Hours Expansion Surveys! Please participate in two short 5-10 minute surveys
  • A promotion for a drop-in wrapping event on December 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Library.
The Steinbeck Library Exterior

• 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

• Cesar Chavez • Library

615 Williams Road
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 758-7345

Regular hours are:
Tu, Wed, Th: 12 - 6
Fri & Sat: 10 - 4

• 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 Services

Kindermobile
Scheduled visits to Kindergarten classes in Salinas

Bookmobile & Paletero Cart
Access the library during special events around Salinas

Serving our community

Upcoming Events

Library Closed for Holiday

Noviembre 27, 2025

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June Library Events
Eventos de biblioteca de junio
  • Nov
    28
    Library Closed for Holiday

    All Locations

    • 12:00am
  • Nov
    29
    Library Closed for Holiday

    All Locations

    • 12:00am
  • Dic
    02
    Virtual | Author Talk: Sue Hincenbergs

    All Locations

    • 11:00am

    After thirty years of friendship, Pam dreams of her perfect retirement with Nancy, Shalisa, Marlene and their husbands, until a disastrous group investment derails everything....

  • Dic
    02
    EGL - Learn and Play Storytime

    El Gabilan Library

    • 12:00pm

    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...

  • Dic
    02
    JSL - FALL Independent Studies Computer / Open Lab

    John Steinbeck Library

    • 2:00pm

    Fall Independent Studies Computer Lab

    Join our Independent Study open lab to enhance your skills with two weekly one-hour classes focusing on Gmail,...

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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 Return Library Items?
How Do I Use the microfilm machine?
How Do I Use the Library computers?
How Do I Use the Library Wi-Fi?
How Do I Learn About Library Item Circulation?

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Recent News Posts

Kinder/TK Boot Camp Returns!

Julio 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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Join FOSPL for Sip & Paint Fundraiser!

Marzo 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...

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El Gabilan Library Celebrates 5 Years

Marzo 6, 2025

We would like to express a massive Thanks! to the nearly 1,500 people that joined us on March 1st to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of our "new" El Gabilan Library. This event had it all: storytime; musical performances; arts and crafts for the entire family; free ice cream...

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A Year to Celebrate

Diciembre 18, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the milestones we’ve reached in the Literacy Program. This is our 40th year of hard work, growth, and heartfelt celebrations—proof that our learning community is thriving!

This fall, our third annual Fall Family Festival was our best-attended...

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