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LIBRARY NEWS
Please continue to use the COVID19 tab to see the latest information and look at our numerous resources during this crisis. Resources specifically for financial help during COVID-19 can also be found under our Databases & Resources tab. We have created a Library page specifically devoted to information about Library resources, recovery and evacuee resources, and the Greenville Branch related to the Dixie Fire. Please click this link.
All Libraries: We've added several new databases to the website - including the new e-book database Palace Project and information about the Dial-a-Story program! Check them out by scrolling to the bottom of the home page. We also now have state park passes you can borrow from your local branch.
All Libraries/Zip Book Program: The Zip Book Program has been expanded - you may now order up to eight (8) zip books per month, instead of four (4). All other rules still apply.
Quincy: Scammers have spoofed the Quincy Library Branch's phone number of 530-283-6310. We will always leave you a voicemail if we are the ones to call. We will NEVER ask you for credit card information.
Chester/Quincy/Portola, Story Time: In person story time restarts in May 2022. Click on the story time tab below for more details. Chester Story Time has a new time.
All Libraries/Overdrive-Libby: Between May 3 and July 28, 2022, OverDrive will perform server upgrades between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Your OverDrive service should only be impacted once for approximately 60 minutes or less.(Remember, Overdrive and Libby are the same e-book/audiobook service.)
All Libraries, Catalog Issue: As of May 11 2022, our URL is now working again. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused, and thank you for your patience.
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 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. Firewise has plenty of resources for you and your community too.
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
FOR PLUMAS COUNTY BRANCHES
COUNTY-WIDE EVENTS
All events listed here are happening at all Plumas County Branches, including the Greenville Pop-Up.
May Book Giveaway: Join us for the May Book Giveaway from May 2nd - May 31st! Like usual, you just need to pick up an activity sheet at a branch or print it from here, complete it, and receive a free book. All ages are welcome. (One free book per person per day.) Activities include a word search and coloring pages for a turtles, bugs, fish, and butterfly.
Summer Reading Program: June 13th to August 13th, 2022 - Click this link for more details about July programming, how to get weekly prizes with your reading log, and how to enter into our raffle.
5-min Science/Craft Experiment series: How to make rain clouds: video & written instructions and How to make a catapult: video & written instructions (more experiments can be found under the Programming Archives tab)
Want to find a past activity? Looking for the recorded story times, or the 6 week drawing course? We have a new tab called Programming Archives where you will now be able to access all past digital programming!
BRANCH-SPECIFIC EVENTS
All events at the library are free to the public. Age guidelines may be added to certain events.
Quincy Events
Plumas County Literacy
We will be offering free computer literacy classes in May 2022 at the Quincy Library Meeting Room.
Mondays and Tuesday from May 9 - May 31 2022
10am-12pm - Continuation Level
Sign-ups now closed for this current class.
Please call the Literacy Department at 530-283-6413 to inquire about one-on-one classes or to sign-up for the next class sessions.
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Quincy Large Quarterly Sale
(All proceeds from the May Sale went to the Greenville Library. Thank you for your contributions!)
Great bargains on used and nearly-new books, organized by subject and genre.
Thursday August 4 - Saturday August 6 2022
- Thurs August 4 from 2pm-6pm, members only (you can sign up at the door)
- Fri August 5 from 10am-6pm
- Sat August 6 from 10am-2pm
The sale will be held as usual in the Community Room of the Plumas County Library in Quincy.
Children’s Books are FREE! Up to 20 books per family!
Please bring your reusable bag(s) to fill with great books!
Portola Events
Chester Events
Chester Annual Book Sale
Saturday June 25 & Sunday June 26 2022 (Times TBD)
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The Friends of the Chester Library are presenting their third annual
Author Celebration Tea Fundraiser
featuring author Jane Austen
Date and Time: October 15th 2:00-4:00
Location: The Almanor Recreation Center Meadowbrook Loop, Chester
Tickets: Purchase at Chester Library, $25 each, 50 tickets available.
This is not intended to be a period costume event. However, guests are
encouraged to get out those hats and gloves and other special occasion attire
and enjoy an afternoon of dressing up!
There will be two beautifully-filled baskets to be raffled - one you can buy tickets for before the event and not be present to win, and the other will be exclusive to the event.
Catered by Carol Franchetti
Greenville Pop-Up Branch Events
Join us and Story Circles for a Story Time Fun program
Sat May 21 2022 from 11am-1pm
at the Greenville Library Pop-Up Site
We will also be providing a free book to anyone who attends.
The program is aimed at kids but can be joined by anyone, ages 2 and up.
This program will be provided by Story Circles for free.
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Plumas County Literacy
We will be offering free computer literacy classes in May/June 2022 at the Greenville Resource Center.
Thursdays from May 19 - June 16 2022
1:30pm-3pm - Beginner Level
Sign-ups now closed for this current class.
Please call the Literacy Department at 530-283-6413 to inquire about one-on-one classes or to sign-up for the next class sessions.
STORY TIME
In-person story time is coming back in May! Thank you for your patience!
Quincy Library -- Baby Bounce & Preschool & Children
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Start date: May 11 2022
Portola Library -- Preschool
Second & Fourth Wednesdays of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Start date: May 11 2022
Chester Library -- Children
NEW TIME - Second & Fourth Wednesdays of the month, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Start date: April 13 2022
If you would still like to join Story Time through Zoom, Lori at Chester Branch will continue to provide a hybrid story time of in-person and virtual. If you're interested, please contact Lori at pclibc@psln.com or 258-2742 to be added to the mailing list that provides the meeting link.
All story times will be paused in July for the Summer Reading Program.
Note: Baby Bounce refers to programs aimed at babies & toddlers 0-36 months, Preschool is aimed at kids 3-6 years old, and Children is aimed at 3-7.5 years old. However, all children - including older siblings - are welcome to any story time. Each program generally includes reading, a simple craft project, and music/movement.
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The Dial-A-Story program offers recorded children stories in English and Spanish. This lets you have story time from any phone, available 24/7, for any age. Just dial 530-394-3077 and press 1 to listen to the stories in English or press 2 to listen to them in Spanish.
El programa de Dial-A-Story ofrece cuentos grabados para niños en Inglés y Español. Esto le permite tener la hora del cuento desde cualquier teléfono, disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, por cualquier edad. Solo marque 530-394-3077 y oprima 1 para escuchar las historias en Inglés, oprima 2 para escucharlas en Español.
The Galecia Group recognized how challenging it would be for the Library to continue to provide services to our patrons after losing the Greenville Branch, so they offered free use of their LibraryCall service to help us reach everyone in the county, including those without Internet access at home. We hope you enjoy the Dial-a-Story services.