"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.
BUCK-A-BAG TRAILER HOURS: By appointment only
enki California Digital Library
Running out of books to read? The Modoc County Library is pleased to add yet another electronic resource to help meet your reading needs. Visit enki California Digital Library.
Library Advisory Board meets at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Alturas, CA 96101
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."
ZINIO/RBdigital
Modoc County Library patrons may access Zinio Digital Magazine Online Collection for Libraries, which offers full-color digital magazines for anytime, anywhere reading on desktops, mobile devices, and apps. Your library's collection of popular digital magazines includes both new and backlist titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limits.
To learn more about Zinio/RBdigital, visit Zinio for Libraries: Magazine Browsing/Check Out and Zinio for Libraries FAQ .
LIBRARY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS!
The Modoc County Library celebrated its centennial on May 19, 2016 at the Alturas library. The public enjoyed an evening of light entertainment, refreshments, and historical displays. Here is an article written by Hal Silliman about the event.
GET CONNECTED TO THE "LIBRARY TO GO" DOWNLOADABLE COLLECTION OF eBOOKS and AUDIOBOOKS FROM OVERDRIVE
Having trouble getting logged in to your Overdrive account? Call the library for assistance at 233-6326.