John Steinbeck Library
Main library350 Lincoln Ave., Salinas 93901
About 30 hours a week · 50 weeks a year
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Libraries in Salinas
3 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.
Salinas Public Library by the numbers
Visits a year
138,047
Items borrowed a year
145,588
59,902 children’s items
Free programs a year
207
7,831 attendees
E-books
709,102
Public computers
144
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El Gabilan Library
1400 N. Main St., Salinas 93906
About 36 hours a week · 50 weeks a year
Cesar Chavez Library
615 Williams Rd., Salinas 93905
About 30 hours a week · 50 weeks a year
Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.
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Questions
How many libraries are in Salinas?
3 public library locations: John Steinbeck Library, El Gabilan Library, Cesar Chavez Library.
What is the main library in Salinas?
John Steinbeck Library, 350 Lincoln Ave., open about 30 hours a week.
How many people have a library card in Salinas?
Salinas Public Library reports about 46,761 registered borrowers and 138,047 visits a year.
Are library programs free?
Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.