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!
Online services are available 24/7.
Gonzales Branch - CLOSED UNTIL FEBRUARY
630 Fifth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 386-6872
Toll-Free: (800) 322-6884
Email your branch: 611-gocirc@countyofmonterey.gov
Christopher Gallegos
Branch Manager
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Hours
- Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
- Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
- Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Services
- Books, talking books on CD, DVDs and magazines for all ages
- Newspapers: Salinas Californian, Salinas Valley Tribune
- Materials in English and Spanish
- E-Books and E-Audio
- Public computers with internet, Microsoft Office, scan, fax, print, and copy
- Public meeting rooms(s) reservation at the library front desk or online.
- Free wireless Internet
- Community Information Kiosk
- Homework Center:Tue 2-7pm, Wed 2-7pm, Thur 2-7pm
- Programs and events for children and adults, and much more
- Use this wireless print link to print from your device.
If you are having issues, feel free to reach out to your local branch for help.
Branch History
Gonzales is situated on the land grant given to Teodoro Gonzalez in 1836, known as Rancho Rincon de la Puente del Monte, which encompasses approximately 15,000 acres south of Salinas. Teodoro deeded this land to his sons, Alfredo and Mariano, who founded the town in 1874. Gonzales is recognized as the "Wine Capital of Monterey County."
The Gonzales Branch was established on May 20, 1915. Miss Agnes Young served as the first custodian of the library from its opening until February 1919. The library moved to its current location and has operated there since 2008. Construction of the new branch library and community center commenced in early 2024, thanks to the collaborative efforts of public servants and community volunteers. This facility, along with the MCFL branch, will feature a teen innovation center and an amphitheater.
Building:
Gonzales Branch will move to its new location in February 2026.Square Footage: 5,100
Administrative Office
188 Seaside Circle
Marina, CA 93933
Office Telephone: (831) 883-7573
Toll-free: (800) 322-6884