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!
Making the Rounds in the KinderMobile
November 6, 2018
Library staff have had some busy mornings going out to 28 different elementary schools throughout Salinas to visit the Kindergarten children who now have new library cards. Over the last two months the library has issued 1546 new library cards to Kindergarten children in Salinas. The KinderMobile makes it possible for youth to use their new library cards to check out materials.
"That was the third "I love you" I heard today," said Casandra, our KinderMobile librarian, during a recent stop at Ms. Shetley's Kindergarten classroom at La Joya Elementary School. Each child is...
By the numbers, and much more!
October 30, 2018
Fiscal year 2017/18 has been a year of many new beginnings at the Salinas Public Library. Within this annual report, you’ll hear directly from members of the Salinas community about how they’ve made the Salinas Public Library an important part of their own stories. We look forward to the next chapter, and hope that you’ll keep reading along with us!
Click here to view the entire report, or call Eric Howard, Deputy Librarian, at (831) 758-7419 if you have any questions.
Paletero bike gets a warm welcome at Ciclovía!
October 11, 2018
"I couldn't get half way down the block without a group of kids waving me down and wanting me to stop," says Librarian Sean Briscoe who took the Paletero bike out for the second year in a row to Ciclovía. The bike, which was motorized last year, travels about 2-3 miles an hour, and is part of the Library's efforts to reach out into the community. "They were all so excited to see the bike," said Briscoe, "and getting a free book brought lots of smiles too!"
This year's Ciclovía took place on Sunday,...
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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
Cary Ann Siegfried
Cary Ann Siegfried
