The Modoc County Library no longer receives funding for Zip Books from the California State Library. However, the Friends of the Library have agreed to a generous donation that will continue to make our own version of Zip Books, now called Fast Friends, available to our patrons. There will be no changes in the ordering, receiving, returning and cataloging of these items and no interruption in services. The Friends of the Library have covered half of this program for several years. The only change is that they will now be funding the entire program.
Through Fast Friends, if you request a book or audiobook that the Modoc County Library does not own, the Library will try to purchase the item and have it shipped directly to you.
A request can be made in person at any Modoc County Library location or by giving us a call.
When you are ready to return your Fast Friends Book, please bring it to the same branch where you placed your request. Most of the items returned are added to the library collection for everyone to enjoy! We ask that you return your item within 30 days of receipt.
Fast Friends Books Guidelines
- Eligible Materials: Print books and audiobooks only.
- Price Limits: Up to $50 for books and $75 for audiobooks (pre-tax).
- Who Can Request: Anyone.
- What Can Be Ordered: Items already owned by the library cannot be requested through Fast Friends. However, you may request a different format of a title we own—for example, an audiobook or large print edition.
- Request Limits: Cardholders may have one Fast Friends book checked out at a time. Please ask the librarian if you need an exception to this policy.
- Returning Items: Please return Fast Friends Books to the same branch where the request was made, with any accompanying paperwork if possible.