Gonzales Branch

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.  The library reopened at its current location February 28, 2026.

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