Salinas Public Library

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Still have questions?

What's on my ballot?

Have questions about what’s on your ballot? Try these resources:

Where do I vote?

You can return your completed ballot to the Cesar Chavez Library!  Beginning October 5, you can return your ballot in the Cesar Chavez Library book drop, 615 Williams Road, 24 hours a day up to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Cesar Chavez Library is the only library in the Salinas Public Library system that will accept ballots.

You can also return your ballot:

**ABC Mouse - Early Learning Platform

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With 9000+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and learning activities, ABCmouse.com's award-winning curriculum is an invaluable resources for young children (ages 2-8+).

From Age of Learning, Inc.

**ABCmouse.com accessible in-library only​

Collection Development Policy

Collection Development Policy

How can my young child participate to 'Read Away' their library card's fees?

Parents/caregivers may read aloud to a young child to gain credit days for their child's card's fees. However, if the parent also wanted to participate with their personal library card, they would not be able to double-dip the credit from reading aloud to their child and would need to read at a different time to earn their own credit. In this way, credit is never transferable to more than one card. 

What should I read? I don't know where to start.

In-Person Recommendations

  • Ask our friendly staff for recommendations, browse our 'New' sections, or pull from one of our themed displays

Virtual Recommendations (Available 24/7)

Do I have to read the book? Or can I watch the TV/movie instead?

Only reading material qualifies for credit, but this can include:

  • Audiobooks
  • Graphic novels, comics, magazines, newspapers, and other visual reading material
  • Text for homework outside of normal school hours
  • Fan fiction/webtoons

What are the fee credit terms and conditions?

Eligible Fees for Credit

  • Lost and damaged material replacements, processing, and previous library card replacements

Ineligible Fees (including but not limited to)

  • Printing costs
  • Meeting room rental fees

Credit Limitations

Do I have to read all day to get credit?

No reading marathon is necessary. The library has no minimums to participate in the program, but our guideline would be around 30-60min per day.