"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 LibraryAdin LibraryCedarville LibraryLookout Library

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!

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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