Salinas Public Library
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John Steinbeck Library Computer Lab
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The Salinas Public Library has three branches:
John Steinbeck Library,
350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901 • (831) 758-7311
Cesar Chavez Library,
615 Williams Road, Salinas, CA 93905 • (831) 758-7345
El Gabilan Public Library,
1400 North Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906 • (831) 758-7302
Library Hours Schedule:
| Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday |
1:00pm - 6:00pm 10:00am - 6:00pm 12:00pm - 8:00pm 12:00pm - 6:00pm 12:00pm - 8:00pm 10:00am - 6:00pm 10:00am - 6:00pm |
The Koha Integrated Online Catalog of materials includes an “Amazon-style” look with photos of new books and the ability for each person to design their own “library shelf.” Check your account online, put items on hold, extend your checkout times, or find out about an authors work. Whether you’re at home or online Koha is available to everyone, anytime day or night!
Salinas Public Library responds to COVID-19 Coronavirus
March 13, 2020
City of Salinas takes additional precautionary steps to prepare for COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus): Impacts City Library and Recreation Center Closures, Programs and Events Postponed
As a preventative measure to monitor COVID-19 impacts to the community, the City of Salinas will close all libraries and recreation centers effective Saturday, March 14, 2020.
Despite having no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Monterey County to date, scientists and medical experts report that slowing the spread (also known as "flattening the curve") of COVID-19 by reducing opportunities for transmission will save lives by giving...
Nutrition series takes off at the new El Gabilan Library!
March 10, 2020
Learning how to stay healthy is important throughout the year, not just during flu season. The "Wise Voices, Smart Choices" 5-week lecture series teaches participants simple ways to eat healthy, from learning which foods keep the brain healthy as one ages, to removing unwanted sugar and salt from one's diet and understanding the role of healthy food choices in chronic disease prevention. Each class ends with a cooking demonstration and food sampling.
"This series is very popular," says Librarian Jissella Duarte. "We also love doing programs in the new community room at the ...
Grand Opening marks a wonderful new beginning!
February 24, 2020
The grand opening of the El Gabilan Library last Saturday, February 22nd, was a huge success, with hundreds of community members coming out to embrace both the building and all the beautiful new books. Hundreds of local residents watched as Mayor Gunter did the honors by cutting the ceremonial ribbon, flanked by City Manager Ray Corpuz, Library & Community Services Director, Kristan Lundquist, and several local and regional dignitaries including California State Senator Ana Caballero, US Congressman Jimmy Panetta, California Assemblymember Robert Rivas, Salinas Councilmember Gloria de la Rosa and more.
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Library
Contact Email (link sends e-mail)
Street Address: 350 Lincoln Ave Salinas
Regular Hours:
Contact Phone Number: Phone:
(831) 758-7311
Fax:
(831) 758-7336
Organization Chart:
Library And Community Services Org Chart (PDF)
Director of Libraries & Community Services
Kristan Lundquist
Kristan Lundquist
Phone Numbers:
(831) 758-7311
