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!
Library's new STEM program soars ahead!
January 8, 2021
Can you build a paper airplane that can transport one passenger and propel them at least six feet in the air? That was this week's challenge in the Salinas Public Library's new STEM Challenge program. Participants were allowed to use anything that might work, including recycled paper, binder paper, newspapers, and even receipt papers. More than ten children took the challenge this past Thursday, January 7th.
"This was a very simple, yet interactive and fun activity that kids enjoyed," said Librarian Luis Manzo. "Some kids were very creative and designed two or three different...
Celebrating the holidays together!
January 4, 2021
Fifty families proved it's not too hard to make a commitment to a weekly early literacy program, even when it's gone virtual! The families participating in the library's virtual Toddler Tales and Music & Movement programs celebrated together on December 21st by picking up activity kits and a special gift from our friends at the Police Activities League (PAL), Salinas City Firefighters Association and the Harden Foundation .
"The children were so delighted, especially with the stuffed animals," says Cristela Aguilar, who has been leading the...
Santa's Elves Have Been Busy
December 14, 2020
All month long, Santa's helpers have been busy creating holiday activity kits for families and young children. This week, staff will distribute a new "Snow Much Fun" kit on Friday, December 18th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm during curbside service hours. The library team will be offering 200 kits which will include activities with a snow theme. These kits have all of the supplies and suggestions families need for over a dozen silly games that can be played over and over again. There's even some instant snow to make a winter wonderland. Kits will...
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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
