John Steinbeck Library
Services at this Library:
- More than 100,000 items for all ages available in variety of languages and formats such as books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, music CDs, books on CD, and more
- Local history and John Steinbeck special collection
- Reference materials for in-library use, including access to in-library use database of grants and historical California telephone directories
- Free WiFi
- Public use computers with internet access and printing capabilities
- Photocopy machine, print, fax, and scan service
- Children's area equipped with early literacy computer stations, children's story time, and family programs
- Teen area equipped with Teen Lounge console gaming systems and teen programs
- Literacy Center that provides adult and family literacy programs and resources
- Read Grow & Play playgroups
- Digital Arts Lab equipped with multimedia editing software
- Library staff who can provide assistance locating information, using print and electronic sources, and choosing books and other materials
Some of the artwork on display at John Steinbeck Library are part of the Salinas Valley Art Association (SVAA) rotating collection. SVAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the visual arts since its inception in 1945. For further inquiries about the artworks on display, please visit the SVAA Facebook page.
John Steinbeck Library
Street Address: 350 Lincoln Avenue Salinas- Mon:10:00 am-4:00 pmTue:
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Upcoming Events
JSL - Spring Independent Study: Computer Open Lab
Independent Study: Computer Open Lab
Looking to enhance or broaden your digital skills? Elevate your digital expertise through our Independent Study program. Progress at your own pace while mastering the latest and most popular applications.
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Mar28
John Steinbeck Library
• 4:00pmBring your family to Storytime Jamboree at the John Steinbeck Library! We'll read, sing, and dance together as we put the focus on fun and set the silly to 11. For ages 0-7,...
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Apr02
John Steinbeck Library
• 2:00pmIndependent Study: Computer Open Lab
Looking to enhance or broaden your digital skills? Elevate your digital expertise through our Independent Study program. Progress...
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Apr02
John Steinbeck Library
• 4:00pmJoin us for Science Workshop! Kids and families can use imagination and tools to explore the world of science with hands-on experience by creating a different science build....
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Apr03
John Steinbeck Library
• 12:00pmIt's time to learn through play! Join us for Little STEAMers, a toddler and preschool program based on the idea that free play is fantastic early learning. Each week we will...
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Apr04
John Steinbeck Library
• 2:00pmIndependent Study: Computer Open Lab
Looking to enhance or broaden your digital skills? Elevate your digital expertise through our Independent Study program. Progress...