The Tuolumne County Public Library is modifying its policies and procedures for the duration of this health emergency. The Board of Supervisors has authorized the library to open up for curbside service.  We are currently in the process of coming up with the policies and procedures for that process and hope to have it up and running in the next week or so.  Please check back frequently for updates and new information regarding the closure and dates and times of Virtual Storytimes.
All material late fees will be waived during the library's closure.
If you need help accessing your library account please send us an email at libref@co.tuolumne.ca.us.
If you need a library card to access our online services please download and complete the Library Card Application form. You may also apply for your children. They can be mailed to libref@co.tuolumne.ca.us and staff will process the information and mail a library card to your mailing address.

Tuolumne County Public Library is asking our wonderful community to please refrain from dropping off materials they wish to donate to the library. We do NOT have the staff needed to properly sanitize and sort these items. Thank you so much for your consideration and understanding during this COVID-19 health crisis.

Resources for families 

Here are resources for families who are struggling to provide food for meals.
Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency also provides food through their Food Bank.
Here are their English and Spanish schedules.

Tuolumne County Office of Education offers story times through Access Tuolumne Video on Demand.
They offer a daily schedule of events.

Updated live list of educational companies offering free resources: http://amazingeducationalresources.com/

Scholastic Learn at Home is providing lots of free activities you can share with your patrons.

A LibGuide that pulls a number of resources into one place.

Environmental education at home, from the Kentucky Environmental Education Council

https://keec.ky.gov/EEResources/Pages/Environmental-Education-at-Home.aspx

Collection of Family & Caregiver Homeschooling Resources from the Washington State Library

https://www.sos.wa.gov/library/livingwell/covid19.aspx

Collection of Education Resources for Out-of-School Learning from the North Dakota State Library

https://library-nd.libguides.com/c.php?g=1013222&p=7341045

The Journal: List of free resources from educational technology companies 

https://thejournal.com/articles/2020/03/13/free-resources-ed-tech-companies-step-up-during-coronavirus-outbreak.aspx

PBS KIDS’ new weekday newsletter with activities and tips

Resources/activities made available for free during COVID19

Resources for Families during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Find live author readings and other streamed storytime events on this calendar.

Storyline Online offers books read by celebs which are free to share.  These could be posted on your library social media pages.

The Facebook group Storytime Underground has compiled a  list of authors and what they are offering here.   There are also other suggestions on tabs in this document—check it out!  It is being continuously updated.  Joining the group Storytime Underground or the Programming Librarian Interest Group on Facebook is another way to see the latest information being shared.

Welcome to the Tuolumne County Library

You may find books and access your Tuolumne County Library account, search for eBooks, or find books in other California Libraries through this website.

Each month a new list of recently purchased library materials is created.

Library Services for People with Print Disabilities

California’s Library Services for People with Print Disabilities, in association with the Library of Congress, provides free Braille and audio books, magazines 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 free library service.

http://pd.library.ca.gov

We offer e-books for checkout. Using your library card and PIN, you can download e-book titles on your computer, e-book reader, or mobile device through our OverDrive Digital Media Catalog. This service is available for your device at home or though our Wi-Fi connection at the library. Please note that the library's public access computers cannot be used for this service.