Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public Library

The Salinas Public Library

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Adult Literacy Tutor (16+)

Assist adults in improving their basic reading skills so they can achieve their personal goals and develop their potential.  With improved literacy, so many doors are opened for adults in our community.  Help someone build their future as an Adult Literacy Tutor!  Positions are available at

  • Monday - Friday
  • John Steinbeck and Cesar Chavez Libraries
  • Varying hours

Homework Centers (16+)

Foster academic excellence by becoming a tutor at one of our four afterschool Homework Centers.  Help support the learning of 1st–6th grade students in subjects like Math, English, and Science. Assigned Homework Centers may include Cesar Chavez Library, Sherwood, Roosevelt and Los Padres Elementary Schools. Typical schedule is between

  • Tuesday - Friday
  • Cesar Chavez Library and Local Elementary Schools
  • 2:00 - 5:30 pm
  • Hours may vary slightly by site

Volunteer Opportunities

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Got Taxes? We can help

News Date: 
Jan 23 2019 - 4:30pm

The Salinas Public Library has been a resource for low to moderate income adults needing to file their tax returns for many years now. This year, in addition to hosting...

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Self-Service Hold Shelves Now Available

News Date: 
Jan 4 2019 - 3:30pm

If you need a book from the library but don't have time to search for it in the stacks, the Salinas Public Library has just made it easier to access...

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Payment Option for Library Fees

Salinas Public Library offers multiple options for resolving library fines and fees on cardholder's account. Cash, check, and credit card payments can be received onsite. Credit or debit card payments are also available online.  

Here are a few FAQ about these options. Our library staff will be happy to assist and answer any questions.

How do I pay fines/fees at the Library?

In-person:

What resources are available to my child with a smart card?

HelpNow – your child can get free homework help from a live tutor everyday, from 1:00 – 10:00 pm.

California Missions – your child can find out all about any California Mission using this digital resource from Follett Shelf.

World Book Online – Explore Geography, Biographies, Animals, and other subjects assigned for homework.

Great Lives from History: Latinos – Biographical essays on 518 individuals from the eighteenth century through the present, offering a fascinating perspective on Latino history in the United States, from Salem Press.

What if my child already has a library card?

The smart card does not replace your child’s physical library card, which allows for a total check-out of 25 books.  Since these are two different cards, there is no conflict.  Either card will allow your child access to physical materials and online resources, but the smart card will allow your child to use his or her Student ID# as a library card number.  The PIN for the physical card is normally the last four digits of the phone number, but the smart card will use the last four digits of the Student ID# as a PIN. ​

When does the smart card expire?

The smart card will expire when your child graduates from high school.