Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public Library

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News Date: 
Feb 22 2023 - 1:30pm

New library cards are here! These new designs are created by winners of Salinas Public Library Card Design Contest 2022 , where more than 100 local artists...

An easel with two orange wildflowers is set up on a light green background to promote the friends of the library sip and paint event in March 2025
News Date: 
Mar 8 2025 - 4:30pm

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....

Volunteer with the Literacy Program

Have you ever sent an email? Great! You can help! We are looking for friendly volunteers to support adults as they get online and learn about the digital world. We provide the materials, resources and instruction, you provide the support and enthusiasm our participants need to begin their journey. Classes are in-person and online throughout the week. This is a great opportunity for Service Learning or High School Community Service hours! 

Mobile Hotspots

What are mobile hotspots?

A mobile hotspots is a device that converts a cellular network connection to WiFi so that people can connect to the internet anywhere they have a mobile signal. All service charges are paid by the library, which enables our patrons to have access to the internet from their own devices without the need for their own data service or home internet. 

Borrowing Rules:

Explore our "Library of Things," or collection of non-traditional items—such as Outdoor Adventure Packs and Hotspots—available for check out with your library card.

Double-check each item below for any additional borrowing rules to follow for each unique item.

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Outdoor Adventure Packs

What are Outdoor Adventure Packs and who can use them? 

Outdoor Adventure Packs are available for adult library card holders to checkout for seven (7) days. Each pack is themed around a specific outdoor activity and contains the things needed to get started. 

Free books for babies!

We love welcoming little readers to our community! The BABY Program is temporarily paused as we restock our book supply. We expect to resume distribution in August. Parents are encouraged to submit applications now so your little one is on the list when books...