Salinas Public Library

Salinas Public Library

The Salinas Public Library

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Cesar Chavez Library Exterior
Bookmobile with cartoon images of kids engaging in learning activities

Return Library Items

Return items to a Library book drop, located inside and outside each of our libraries. You can also return books to the Circulation desk at each library and to the Bookmobile. Digital items can be returned inside of each digital App (they will also be automatically returned to the Library at the...

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Put an Item on Hold

To put an item on hold, log into your account (link is external) with your Library card number, or speak with a Reference Librarian. Once the item is received, notification may be via email or telephone. Items are held for 7 days. Please note...

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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
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Get a Library Card

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

Library cards are...

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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...

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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...

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Borrow, Renew and Return

How many items can I borrow from the library?

Physical items: 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: Please visit our 'Download it' webpage HERE for more information.

How long can I keep Library items?

Currently, most items can be borrowed for 21 days, except for:

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?