Welcome, Friends!

The Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) is a community based membership organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Salinas Public Libraries through programs, advocacy and financial support.

FOSPL operates two book sales locations…our FOSPL Corner Bookshop at the John Steinbeck Library in Oldtown Salinas and our FOSPL Book Depot at Heritage Center Park, 7 Station Place, Salinas, CA 93901

Upcoming Events

2024 FOSPL Book Depot Saturday Sales

April 6, June 1, August 3, October 5, December 7
9 am - 2 pm

The first hour of the Book Depot sales, 9am - 10 am, is reserved for Members only. Join for as little as $15. See our Membership page for details.

News

FOSPL puts the “FUN” in Fundraiser

Our 2nd Annual Sip & Paint event in February was a sold out success! Here are some of the masterpieces painted by attendees. We hope you join us for our next FUNdraising event.

FOSPL books travel the world!

Our volunteer Amy brings books to our neighbors in Peru.

Our Organization

Get to know our history, leadership, and by-laws.

Become a Member

Let’s be friends!