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Our Collection
Check out our online catalog to browse our physical collection of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and more. A library card is needed to check out our material.
No Library Card?
Getting a library card is easy and free! Just bring a current picture ID and proof of your current mailing address. (Valid proof of address includes: Driver’s license or state ID, student ID, utility bills, postmarked mail, lease agreement, passport, insurance card, and property tax receipt, etc.) We also have a selection of read and return items (including books, audiobooks, and movies) that do not require a library card.
The replacement fee for a lost card is $1.00. Children must be at least five years old, and a guardian’s signature is required for minors under 18. Guardians are financially responsible for all materials checked out on the minor’s card. Please notify us of any changes to your account.
See more information about your library card here.
Need Help Using the Catalog?
Check out our step-by-step guides on how to log into your account; how to use the catalog; how to put an item on hold; and how to check your checkout history.
We also have a video guide that shows how to log in, use the catalog, place holds, and view your checkout history.
If you need help, please contact your local branch and we will be happy to assist you with using the catalog.
Not Sure What to Read?
Ask our Library Staff to help you find your next title, browse the new book lists on the catalog homepage, or check out our list of sites that can help you narrow it down.
Loan Periods and Overdue Fines
Loan Periods- Books, audiobooks, and music CDs: 14 days (+ 2 renewals)
- Magazines: 14 days (no renewals)
- DVDs: 7 days (+1 renewal)
- Tool Lending Library Items: 7 days (no renewals)
- State Park Pass: 14 days (no renewals)
New patrons may check out a maximum of 3 items on their first visit.
Overdue Fines- DVDs and Tool Lending Library Items: $0.50 per day
- All other materials: $0.10 per day
Special Collections
California Collection & Microfilm
We have a large collection of rare books on history, geography, and other facets of California and the Sierra Nevada region in our catalog. To view these items, you will need to visit the Quincy Branch or contact staff at another branch to put an item on hold. These items may not leave the Library and can only be viewed at a Plumas County Branch.
Digital version of many items are also available through our catalog. Use the Advanced Search screen to narrow your search to California Collection items as shown here:
When you find the item you want, look for "online resources" in the record entry and click the link shown:
(To check something out from Internet Archive, you will need to create an account.)
You may also view our microfilm of local newspapers at the Quincy Branch. Most of the newspapers are now digitized and available for easier online viewing at various newspaper archive sites.
Library of Things
Currently for Plumas County patrons only.
The Library of Things includes physical items for patrons to borrow, such as Wi-Fi hotspots, telescopes, fix-it kits for phones, and much more.
To check out an item from this collection, you will need to have a library card in good standing (no more than $6 in fines and no overdue items). You will also need to sign the Lending Library agreement form. You may check out up to three items from the Library of Things at a time. Most items are housed at the Quincy Library and can be sent to other branches on request.
Click this link to see the complete Library of Things collection.
We are accepting donations for the Library of Things. Please see the attached list of items we are looking for.
Instruction Sheets - EMF; Hotspot (T10), English; Hotspot (T10), Spanish; Hotspot (T9), English and Spanish; Hotspot (JeXtream), English; Hotspot (JeXtream), Spanish; Sunjack Backpacker Series Solar Panels.
California State Parks Passes
Thanks to funding provided by the CA State Library, we are able to offer free day passes good at any of our beautiful state parks! Passes may be checked out for 14 days and are available at all Plumas and Sierra County Branch Libraries, as well as the Bookmobile. Ask at the front desk if you would like to borrow one for your next adventure.
Libraries with Heart
Items available for Plumas and Sierra County patrons.
Part of the tool lending library includes Blood Pressure Kits, provided by the American Heart Association under the Libraries with Heart initiative. As with other tool lending library items, you will need to have a library card and your account must be in good standing. You will also need to sign the Lending Library agreement form.
Additional resources to help you monitor your heart health: Plumas County Heart Health resources in English and in Spanish; Sierra County resources in English and in Spanish; blood pressure tracker to help you log your blood pressure for the week; additional written instructions as well as a video on how to use the blood pressure monitor in English and Spanish.
ZIP BOOKS PROGRAMCan't find a book (print or audio) in our catalog? The Zip Book program is just what you need! You can request an item in person or through our online request form. If your requested item meets program guidelines, it will be shipped directly to you from Amazon. When you finish with the item, return it to the branch you ordered it from. Most books are added to the library's collection for other patrons to enjoy. Please read the full rules for the program before ordering your Zip Book to find out what items are eligible. For e-book and e-audiobook requests, use this form provided by the California State Library and the Palace Project. Almost 100% of requests are filled!
| LIBBY/OVERDRIVEDownload e-books and e-audiobooks onto your laptop or portable device. You can also access our e-magazine collection - formerly known as RBDigital/Zinio - through this site. (Libby is the app/site used to access Overdrive, which hosts our collection.) InstructionsPlease click here for a step-by-step guide on how to use Libby, which is the app to access Overdrive. No app? You can also use Libby right in your web browser, no app downloads are needed: just click here and follow the prompts. Please note that some Plumas and Sierra County zip codes may not automatically find "Plumas Library" when you search for the Library system during set-up. Please type "Plumas" instead, and then click on the matching Library called "NorthNet Library System - Plumas County Library." Ever wonder why you moved down on the holds list and your wait time just got longer?Our Overdrive collection comes from two sources: the first source consists of items bought by the consortium that are shared equally with every library system. The second source consists of items bought by a specific library system and then shared. When a library system buys items, its patrons get automatic priority on the holds list. Unfortunately, this will bump you further down the list. But this also works in reverse—items bought by our library system mean you as Plumas and Sierra County patrons get priority for those items. We apologize for the inconvenience and long wait times this may cause, but it gives us access to a lot more items we wouldn’t otherwise be able to offer.Reciprocal Lending AgreementPlumas County Library is part of the NorthNet Library System (NLS). While the Library buys items individually, most of the Libby collection is a shared collection with other California libraries that are part of NLS. There is also an agreement between NLS and two other library systems, MARINet and Peninsula Library System (PLS), to expand our collection under the Reciprocal Lending Agreement. Each system has thousands of unique titles the other systems don’t have. Using your Plumas/Sierra County Library Card, you now have access to most of these additional items. However, for MARINet and PLS items, you will only be able to access them when they are currently available for checkout. Please click here for a step-by-step guide on how to add extra library systems to your Libby account, or use the Guide to Using Libby. (Note about the Desktop Issue - In the app, MARINet and PLS items are only visible when you can immediately check them out. When the item is not available, it should not be visible. However, there is a small issue with the desktop version of Libby we are working to fix. All items, whether available or not, are visible. You are still not able to open or put these items on hold though. Instead, after entering your information, an error message will pop up saying “Only X Library cardholders can place a hold on this title.”) We are hoping to get this fixed soon. (Last updated: 9/28/22) The Libby app replaced the OverDrive app in April 2023. | PALACE PROJECTDownload the app from Google Play Store or Apple Store, open and search "Find Your Library", click on Plumas County Library, log in with your library card, and immediately start reading e-books. (Please click here for step-by-step instructions and other tips/tricks for using Palace.) If you do not have a library card, you can still access some of the collection by clicking on "Palace Bookshelf" as the Library choice instead. You can also request e-books and e-audiobooks that the Palace Project does not own. Use this form to submit your request. This project supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. | |
KANOPYFeaturing a large collection of award-winning films and documentaries, Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform you can access through the library. Just create an account (you will need an email address) and add your library card, and you will be able to watch up to three films a month for free. | NEWSBANKIncludes hundreds of newspapers like Chico Enterprise-Record, Oroville Mercury Register, and the Sacramento Bee. Newspapers have different archive date ranges. Quick video tutorial for America’s News.(1851 - Current) Access is available with your library card (through www.plumaslibrary.org) and you will be required to create an account. If you need help accessing it, please see this detailed instruction sheet (PDF) or ask the front desk. NEWSPAPER ARCHIVESDid you know many of our local newspapers are digitally archived? Please see our newspaper list for how to access specific newspapers. If it is not digitally available, we may still have a microfilm version that can be viewed at the Quincy Branch. Please contact library staff for more details. | ALEXANDER STREET COLLECTIONThe Alexander Street Collection covers a truly remarkable and diverse collection of Music, Dance, and Theatre content, covering hundreds of genres and a wide range of content types, from instruction to performance. Leading content providers include the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Qwest TV, Smithsonian, L.A. Theatre Works, Broadway On-Demand, and many more. (This was purchased by the California State Library in partnership with ProQuest, part of Clarivate, under the California K12 Online Content Project.) The Alexander Street Main Platform includes:
*Note: Accessible with your library card.*
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BRAILLE AND TALKING BOOK LIBRARYCalifornia's Library Services for People with Print Disabilities In association with the Library of Congress, the CA State Library provides free Braille books and magazines, audiobooks, and playback equipment to all eligible Californians unable to read standard print. Follow the link to find your local Braille and Talking Book Library and sign up for the free library service. (BTBL is provided by the CA State Library and not Plumas County Library.) | |||