News & Events

study groupAttention patrons:

As of October 1, we continue to have issues with patrons not receiving emails about books being due, holds waiting, etc. Until we get the situation resolved, please take note of your due dates, as you won't be receiving the email reminders. Thank you for your patience. We are working diligently to restore this service.

Zip Book Program Notice:  THE ZIP BOOK PROGRAM IS BACK!! .We are happy to announce that patrons can once again order books that we don’t currently have in our collection through the Zip Book Program. You may fill out the form at your local branch or submit it via email. The book will be sent directly to your mailing address, and when you bring it back (within 2 months), we often add it to our collection so others can read it, too. Patrons can order up to 4 books per month, but must return their previously ordered item before requesting a new one.

Looking for current or archived newspapers? 

With your library card you can now access NewsBank, which provides hundreds of digital newspapers like the Chico Enterprise-Record, Oroville Mercury Register, and the Sacramento Bee. As so many news sources have gone digital, this is a wonderful resource.

LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

All events at the library are free to the public. Age guidelines may be added to certain events. 

Some events may require registration due to space/material limits, and patrons will be added on a first come, first serve basis.

January 2026

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  1. Wed, Jan. 21

    Quincy Library Drop-In Technology Help Hours
    Quincy Library Drop-In Technology Help Hours

  2. Wed, Jan. 21

    Portola Library - Baby Bounce and Preschool Storytime Join Portola Library for Storytime. The program is aimed at babies, toddlers, and preschool kids fro...
    Portola Library - Baby Bounce and Preschool Storytime

  3. Thu, Jan. 22

    Quincy Library - Storytime Join Quincy Library for Storytime. The program is aimed at babies & toddlers 0-36 months, b...
    Quincy Library - Storytime
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All Library Events and Programs by Branch Location

  1. Quincy Branch
  2. Portola Branch
  3. Chester Branch
  4. Bookmobile
  5. Story Time

Quincy Events

Beginners' Computer Classes

A comprehensive course starting with "How Do I Turn This Thing On?"

When:  All classes are on Wednesdays at 11:00 am. The current six-week session runs from Jan 28 - Feb 25, 2026.

Where:  Quincy Library Meeting Room

Each week will build on the previous week's lesson. Please call 530-283-6413 to reserve your spot. Space and laptops are limited.

Drop-In Technology Help Wednesdays

Drop-in help for all your technology questions. Need help navigating a website like the DMV online, setting up a new email account, or printing info from a webpage? Need help setting up that new phone, or learning to download and share your photos to family and friends? Stop by the Quincy Library and let one of our knowledgeable literacy assistants give you a hand!

When: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 5:00pm

Where: Quincy Literacy Office

LIBRARY NOTICES

Local/State Notices

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is the replacement program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices. More information can be found here.

Fire Season & Other Disaster Preparedness: Listos CA offers several disaster preparedness toolkits in a variety of languages - please check them out and get prepared before disaster strikes. You can check out your air quality here or here. Please also look at the County's Office of Emergency Services webpage for more information about how the county - and you - can prepare for emergencies. Firewise has plenty of resources for you and your community too. Virginia Tech’s Recovery Effort After Adult and Child Trauma (R.E.A.A.C.T.) Team created a helpful Guide to Fire Safety, Prevention, and Recovery. (Please note some resources mentioned in the document are Virginia-based only.) Also check out resources through Plumas County Fire Safe Council, the California Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection, and CalFire's Ready for Wildfire. CalOES offers MyHazards, a tool to discover hazards in your area (earthquake, flood, fire, and tsunami) and learn steps to reduce personal risk, and here's a link on how to prepare and deal with pets for disasters like wildfires. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a disaster checklist here. For one of our 2021 SRP virtual programs we also did a skit with Owlbert and Scared Squirrel about wildfire prevention.

Staying Safe in Extreme Heat: Look over the list of symptoms for heat illness and prevent both heat illnesses and specifically dehydration.  Plan on how to stay safe during extreme heat with the Red Cross guide or the CA Dept of Aging guide. Don't forget to also keep your pets safe!