Checking Out Books From Home
The local library is a great recourse for youth to find books and use their time wisely during Shelter in Place. A new book can help pass the time and learn something new.
Even with the physical libraries closed, we can still check out books!
If you have your Library Card you can make use of apps such as Overdrive (Apple IOS & Google Android) and Libby (Apple IOS & Google Android) to download digital books and audiobooks.
Access is easy! You will need to select your local library and enter your library card number. Then, you are set to check out books!
Fresno County Library
Now some of you might not have a local library card right now but don’t worry. Fresno County Library has addressed this issue! There is a link to their web page here for inquiries.
Libraries will answer calls to create new library cards and help with existing cards. Below is a list of leach library and their contact person.
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Betty Rodriguez Regional Library: (559) 600-9245
- Clovis Regional Library: (559) 600-9531
- Fig Garden Regional Library: (559) 600-4071
- Sunnyside Regional Library: (559) 600-6594
- Woodward Regional Library: (559) 600-3135
For assistance with cards and more complicated reference questions, please call the Central Library at 559-600-7323 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tulare County Library
For those who use Tulare County Libraries, they do not have a system set up right now for offering Library cards over the phone but they did share that as of yesterday those who attend Visalia Unified School District can access their Overdrive items through their school ebook app. They also encouraged those in that area to follow them online as they will post future updates.
We’re currently reaching out to other library branches to get information about how you can get a card from them right now.
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