John Steinbeck Library - Salinas Public Library

Organization Description

Salinas and the Salinas Valley are known as "The Salad Bowl of the World" for the production of lettuce, broccoli, mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops. The climate is also ideal for the floral industry and grape vineyards planted by world-famous vintners.

City of Salinas is the Fiscal Agent for departments, programs, and projects working under the umbrella of City of Salinas.

Program Information

The John Steinbeck Library, located in the central part of Salinas, holds the major portion of the collection. Its collection strengths include Internet access, business items, large print books, Spanish language material, Steinbeck and local history materials, vehicle repair manuals, career information, consumer information, California telephone directories, a Digital Arts Lab, and Literacy Center. 

Health & Safety
Address 
350 Lincoln Ave
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
General Phone 
(831) 758-7311
Website:
https://salinaspubliclibrary.org/about/john-steinbeck-library
Student Contact 
Name
Susanne Crichton
Job Title
Literacy Specialist
Phone
(831) 758-7006
Email
susannec@ci.salinas.ca.us

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Literacy Program Service Learning Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
View all opportunities here
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement, Education, Health & Medicine, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems
Additional Focus Area(s)
Political Engagement, Public Works, Recreation, Skill Development, Wellness Education Programs
Hours of operation 

Mon: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Tue: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Wed: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Thu: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Sat: closed
Sun: closed