Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public Library

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Ages 8-12

Passport Club:

John Steinbeck Library

Tuesday-Friday, July 17-20,  2:00-3:00 pm

Space is limited. Registration opens July 3rd.
Please register in person at your library or call 831-758-7311.

Cesar Chavez Library

Tuesday-Friday, June 26-29,  2:00-3:00 pm

Space is limited. Registration opens June 12th.
Please register in person at your library or call 831-758-7345.

 

Ages 5-7

Family Storytime:

Ages 4-10

John Steinbeck Library

Saturdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cesar Chavez Library

Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm (bilingual)

 

Pajama Storytime:

Ages 4-7

John Steinbeck Library

Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

 

Reader's Theater:

John Steinbeck Library

Ages 0-5

Drop-in Playgroups:

Ages 0-5

John Steinbeck Library

Mondays & Fridays, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Cesar Chavez Library

Mondays, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Fridays, 10:00 - 11:30 am and 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am and 1:30 - 3:00 pm

 

Zip Books FAQs

Are there other fees for Zip Books?

We no longer charge Zip Book fees; however, if a Zip Book is not returned, you may have to pay a replacement fee before you can request another Zip Book.

What happens to returned Zip Books?

Our librarians will review the item and evaluate whether to add the item to the library’s collection. If it is not added to the collection, it will be given to the Friends of Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) or another organization.

Why would my Zip Books request be denied?

Your request may be denied if the item does not meet the Zip Books criteria listed or if another patron has requested the same Zip Book.

Have more questions on Zip Books?

For any other questions regarding the Zip Books program, please email library staff at splzipbooks [at] ci.salinas.ca.us (subject: Zip%20Books%20Inquiry%20from%20Library%20Website)

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Notice 4/7/2026: The Zip Books program has concluded for the 25/26 fiscal year and submissions will no longer be accepted. To request a title to be added to the library collection, please submit a Materials Request...
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Why would my Zip Books request not be approved?

If the item does not meet the Zip Books criteria listed above, your request may not be approved. If another patron has requested the same item, we may not approve your reques,t but we will put you on the hold list for that item once it is returned.

What happens to returned Zip Books?

Our Librarian will review the item and decide whether it can be added to the Library’s collection. If it is not added to the collection, it will be given to Friends of Salinas Public Library or another organization.

Are there other fees for Zip Books?

The Zip Books request fee of $2.00 will only be charged to your account if your request is approved.

There are no overdue fines for Zip Books. However, if you lose a Zip Book, you may have to pay a replacement fee before you can request another Zip Book.