Salinas Public Library

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Salinas Public Library Calendar

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!

Get Free Tax Help From VITA

February 13, 2020

It's tax season again! Experts from the United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) can help individuals earning less that $56,000 a year file their 2019 income taxes at the library!

Tax help takes place on Fridays at Cesar Chavez Library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is offered on a "first-come, first-served" basis. No registration is required.

Individuals are required to bring their:

Social security card or ITIN card for taxpayer, spouse, and dependents,
W-2s or 1099s from all employers and other tax forms,
Photo ID,

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It's Here! The grand opening of the El Gabilan Library

February 11, 2020

The Library and Community Services department is pleased to invite the community to the grand opening of the new El Gabilan Library on Saturday, February 22nd, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm.

Construction of the new 20,800 square feet library building on the same site as the previous 4,000 square foot library was completed within 18 months. The building was design by Anderson Brulé Architects with sustainability features that maximize natural lights, utilize highly efficient LED lighting and ventilation systems, and include native plants for outdoor landscaping. The construction was completed by Griffin-Swinerton developer and...

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Stay healthy in the New Year with a little help from your local library

January 29, 2020

Our health-related workshops and classes can make it easier for you to keep your "Get Healthy" resolution this year. From nutrition and living a healthy life, to coping with chronic disease, we have the help of local experts to bring the best information to you.

We are offering "Wise Voices, Smart Choices," a 5-week nutrition class that helps adults improve their skills with preparing healthy meals and adopting a healthy lifestyle for long-term benefits. Participants receive a bag of produce at each class to encourage healthy eating. The class is currently underway at Cesar...

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