Gonzales Library is moving to our new location at 630 Fifth Street and will be closed from November 25 until February 28, 2026. Bookmobile services will be provided at Central Park. Please call the Soledad Branch at 831-386-6890 for assistance. 

PRESIDENTS DAY OBSERVED: On Saturday, February 14, all Monterey County Free Libraries locations, including Seaside, will be closed in honor of President's Day.
The Administrative Office and Seaside Branch will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of the holiday. All locations will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.

Please join us for the Gonzales Library Grand Opening at our new location, 630 5th Street, February 28, 2026 at 10am!  Hope to see you there!

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We are not able to offer in-depth reference services via email. We will not be able to place holds, request Interlibrary Loans, supply extensive bibliographies,or answer questions requiring legal or medical interpretations.

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