LIBRARY NEWS

Please continue to use the COVID19 tab to see the latest information and look at our numerous resources during this crisis. Resources for financial help during COVID-19 can also be found under our Databases & Resources tab.

Fire Information:

Quincy Branch will remain open pending further notice at their usual hours.

Greenville Branch will be closed again due to the recent (8/2/21) mandatory evacuation orders.

Chester Branch will be closed again due to the recent (8/3/21) mandatory evacuation orders.  

Portola Branch will remain open at their usual hours.

Wi-Fi is available 24/7 at each location (assuming there are no issues from the fires or any power outages.) While book drops are open 24/7, you do not need to worry about returning items before you evacuate. (Late fines related to the fires/evacuations will be waived.) You can also call and leave a voicemail or email us and we will renew your items once we receive the message. Please contact an open Branch if you want to speak to a staff member directly.

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There will be permanent changes to the open hours of the Plumas Library Branches starting Sept 6 2021. Please see the Branch hour tab for more information. This is separate and unrelated to the fires/any temporary fire closures.

LOCAL/STATE NOTICES

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms. More information can be found here.

Shop Smart & Save Money / Compre inteligentemente yahorre dinero - nutrition lessons on your cell phone for free for older adults 60+. Call 530-345-9749 or visit the link / lecciones de nutrición en su teléfono mobil gratis para adultos mayores 60+. llame al 530-345-9749 o haga clic al enlace.

Every ten years, after the U.S. Census, California must redraw the boundaries of its Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization districts to reflect the new population data. The Voters FIRST Act gave this power to California citizens, ensuring that new and fair districts are drawn free of special interests, politics, or political influence.  The California Citizens Redistricting Commission is committed to creating a transparent, accessible, and engaging process for ALL Californians. To achieve this, the Commission needs to hear from your community through the community input process. The COI tool can be found here and educational materials and resources can be found here. The list of Communities of Interest (COI) Input Meetings can be found at this link.

Fire Season & Other Disasters: 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.