Salinas Public Library

The Salinas Public Library

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Use My Library Card

You can use your library card to:

Borrow items (view our catalog (link is external))
Use public computers at any of our libraries
Log into our Digital Branch services
Get discounts with Discover & Go

You can get a library card at any of our libraries: John Steinbeck, Cesar Chazez, El Gabilan, the Bookmobile, or Paletero Cart. Be sure to bring a photo ID (examples: drivers licence or school ID) with a current address/proof of residence (examples: drivers license or electric bill).

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Digital Arts Stations

What are the Digital Arts Stations?

Located on the 2nd floor at El Gabilan Library, the Digital Arts Stations are specialized computers optimized for graphic design, 3D modeling, video and audio editing, and other creative endeavors. There are two iMacs loaded with a slew of creative software...

Staff

Welcome to the Salinas Public Library!

Whether you are getting to know the library for the first time or have used our library for years, we are glad you’re here and we want you to feel that this is “your library!” Public libraries have a long history of offering equal and open access to...

Borrow, Renew and Return

How many items can I borrow from the library?

Physical items: Starting September 27, 2021, we have removed limitation on the number of items that you can borrow from the library. We recommend that you consider the borrowing period to ensure that you can return items on-time.

Digital items:

Library Cards and Accounts

Who can get a library card?

All California residents can get a library card at any of our libraries. A Salinas Public Library Card, in good standing, is required to checkout any and all material.

How to get a library card?

Homework Center Hours

Los Padres Elementary Homework Center
1130 John Street

Monday	2:15 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday	2:15 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday	2:15 - 5:30 pm
Thursday	1:15 - 5:30 pm
Friday	2:15 - 5:30 pm

Homework Centers

The Salinas Public Library runs an afterschool homework center. The purpose of the center is to help children complete their homework on a regular basis, encourage a love for independent reading, and to offer enrichment opportunities.

The Cesar Chavez Homework Center is located in the...