"Open to all, the Modoc County Library is dedicated to building a thriving, educated, and enlightened community through literacy and lifelong learning."
MODOC COUNTY LIBRARY
The Place For Lifelong Learning and Your Connection To The World!
Alturas Main Library | Adin Branch | Cedarville Branch | Lookout Branch
Quick facts about your library
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MODOC COUNTY LIBRARY & MODOC COUNTY
How old is the Modoc County Library?
The first library in the area opened in 1906 as the Women’s Improvement Club Reading Room. Modoc County Free Library—established in Alturas by Modoc County Board of Supervisors decree on July 15, 1915. It celebrated the 100th anniversary on May 18, 2016.
How is the library funded?
ZIP BOOKS -- Your Library, Delivered!
REQUEST, RECEIVE, READ, RETURN, REPEAT.
The Modoc County Library has been selected by the California State Library to participate for the 9th year in a project called “Zip Books”, which explores an alternative to traditional InterLibrary Loan (ILL) service. Over sixty libraries throughout the State of California participated in the 2020/2021 project. Using a “buy vs. borrow” procurement model, the Zip Books project is funded through a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant to the California State Library.
Q: How does Zip Books work?
FRIENDS' BOOK SALE HOURS:
BOOKWORM HOURS
Thanks to volunteers, the Bookworm is open four days a week.
BOOKWORM HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday -- Noon to 4:00 pm.
Library Advisory Board meets at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in Lookout, CA 96054
Meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact Kris Anderson at 530-233-6358.
Modoc County Library's Mission Statement: "Open to all, the Modoc County Library is dedicated to building a thriving, educated, and enlightened community through literacy and lifelong learning."
CONNECT TO DigitalLearn.org: FREE LEARNING TOOLS TO HELP MAKE TECHNOLOGY WORK FOR YOU
What is DigitalLearn.org ?
The Public Library Association's new site, DigitalLearn.org, is an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant-funded project to create an online hub for digital literacy support and training. Included in DigitalLearn.org is a collection of self-directed tutorials for end-users to increase their digital literacy, including "Getting Started On The Computer", "Navigating a Website", "Intro to E-Mail", "Intro to Facebook", "Intro to Skype", and much more!
"LIBRARY TO GO" -- download eBooks & audiobooks
The Modoc County Library has joined other libraries in NorthNet Library System to bring you "Library To Go", an online resource for downloadable eBooks and audiobooks for your reading and listening pleasure.
Compatible with Kindle and other devices.