Transform lives by preparing students for their Naturalization Test. Serve as a guide through the naturalization process by tutoring students on American History, giving mock interviews, and helping improve their reading, writing and verbal skills. Instruction is available on an individual and group basis. Classes are held at 

• Tuesday and Thursday
• Cesar Chavez Library
• Evening Hours
• Individual instruction is flexible and dependent on volunteer availability.

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

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

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:

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.

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. ​